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New smartphone diagnostic device created

September 4, 2017
Researchers in the US have developed technology that enables smartphones to perform laboratory standard medical diagnostic tests.

Spin out to aid chemistry research

September 1, 2017
A new spin out launched by the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds, will focus on enabling the pharma industry to develop lifesaving medicines.

Tree death causation revealed

August 31, 2017
A cohort of scientists from the National Science Foundation in the US, have revealed how trees die during periods of drought.

Life science industry sets out government wish-list

August 30, 2017
The findings of the industry-led Life Sciences Industrial Strategy are set to be published later today.

Bitter-sweet victory for taste science

August 30, 2017
Research has revealed molecules involved in helping the tongue maintain correct communicate with the brain despite a high turnover of taste cells.

Electrification project launched by WMG and Jaguar

August 25, 2017
The Warwick Manufacturing Group and Jaguar Land Rover have formed a prosperity partnership to develop and enhance vehicle electrification.

Novel screening method gives pharma shot in the arm

August 24, 2017
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have created a new, more responsive method to screen potential drugs.

The icy insides of Neptune revealed

August 23, 2017
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have revealed the chemical make-up of Neptune’s mantle.

Warning over dangerous coal-based nanoparticle

August 22, 2017
Potentially dangerous nanoparticles produced through coal combustion have been discovered by scientists in the US. These titanium suboxide nanoparticles are as small as 100 millionths of a metre. Unless captured...

New bioprinting method developed

August 21, 2017
Scientists from the University of Oxford have created a new method to 3D print laboratory-grown cells to form living structures.

Research Councils’ £225m boost to tackle global issues

August 18, 2017
Scientists from across the UK and developing countries worldwide have joined forces to address global issues.

Novel process creates 3D dissection aid

August 16, 2017
New cutting edge technology has enabled researchers to carry out a highly detailed 3D digital dissection of an African clawed frog.

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