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Let them eat fruit!

October 7, 2010
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Jo Smewing defines the role of texture analysis in gaining competitive advantage within the world of fruit
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Rosalind Franklin – forgotten scientist

October 5, 2010
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Rosalind Franklin was instrumental in discovering the structure of DNA, but until recently, many knew nothing of the contribution the x-ray crystallographer made – Laboratory News investigates.
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From push to pull

October 1, 2010
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Pathology units processing thousands of samples a day can easily reach breaking point, but how can the backlog be overcome? We look to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Pathology Department and...
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Stopping the clock

September 30, 2010
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Just how do you freeze cells without the risk of damaging ice crystals? Laboratory News investigates and finds there's a lot more to cryopreservation than freezing and re-thawing
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Keeping patients safe

September 29, 2010
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Amazingly no governmental regulation exists in the UK for the labelling of pathology specimens, leaving the decision of how these should be managed to the individual NHS trusts. Peter Brooks...
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RNA – misunderstood molecules with a big impact

September 28, 2010
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Low copy number RNA molecules are becoming a key research tool for quantitative gene expression studies. Here we explores the significance of enforcing RNA quality control measures and the reliability...
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What is your hair hiding?

September 27, 2010
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Since becoming widely accepted throughout courts in the UK - testing of hair for the presence of drugs and alcohol is finding more and more applications
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Hair of the dog?

September 23, 2010
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Most of us are familiar with the use of human DNA profiling to help identify evidence left at crime scenes; but what about animal DNA? Rob Ogden takes a look...
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Tackling the lurking beast

September 22, 2010
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Testing for HbA1c to monitor glycaemic control is only set to increase as the incidence of diabetes in the UK continues to grow. We asked Ian Parfrement, Director of Hospital...
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Sterilisation updated

September 21, 2010
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Despite a reticence to comply by some manufacturers, regulatory changes surrounding the sterilisation of health care products is leading to improved quality and reduced costs
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Multiple blood cultures – can you afford not to?

September 20, 2010
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Contaminated blood cultures can increase hospital costs by 47% - here we learn of the benefits and cost savings of taking multiple sets of blood cultures, and the importance of...
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Building a healthy UK science sector

September 16, 2010
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Philip Whiteman examines the formula to ensure future success in the science sector.
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