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New global cancer hub to be developed

February 4, 2016
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A leading resource for cancer research and treatment is to be built in Sutton, London, with the aim of delivering at least two extra cancer drugs every five years.
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BBC launch investigative science campaign

February 4, 2016
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The BBC are inviting research proposals from scientists aimed at engaging Key Stage 2 pupils to take part in investigative science.
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Antidepressants double suicide risk in children

February 4, 2016
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Children and teenagers who take one of the five most commonly prescribed antidepressants have a doubled risk of depression and suicide, a team of Danish researchers have found.
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Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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SME’s with chance to win big

February 3, 2016
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Small R & D companies can receive up to six months free use of a self-contained laboratory, complete with specialist support and business advice.
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Alliance Pharma completes acquisition

February 3, 2016
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Alliance Pharma has completed its £127.5m acquisition of the Healthcare Products Business from Sinclair IS Pharma plc.
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Chemical camouflage for deadly snake

February 2, 2016
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Puff adders – the most dangerous snake in Africa – responsible for more than 30,000 deaths every year have been found to use chemical camouflage to hunt prey and evade...
Life Sciences
Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Zoology
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University spin out develops ‘revolutionary’ technology

February 1, 2016
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SimOmics, a University of York spin-out has received financial backing on a computer simulation that can predict the effect of drugs tested on animals and humans.
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Step taken closer to creating personalised organs

January 29, 2016
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MIT researchers have developed a new way to programme human stem cells to produce specific tissue types on demand.
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Cell Biology, Developmental Biology
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New discovery could help nicotine addiction

January 28, 2016
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A lipid in brain cells may act as a switch, increasing or decreasing the need for motivation, a team of US scientists have announced.
Life Sciences
Neuroscience
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Natural replacement for Styrofoam developed

January 28, 2016
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A wood based alternative to Styrofoam has been created by a team of Swedish designers and researchers.
Materials
Materials Science
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Food preservative found to kill cancer cells

January 27, 2016
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A naturally occurring food preservative, nisin, has been found effective at destroying cancer and antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Oncology
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Coasts key for ‘garbage patch’ clean up

January 26, 2016
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The best way to clean up plastic waste in the ocean is to place plastic collectors near coasts, according to scientists from Imperial College.
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Earth & Environmental Sciences, Oceanography
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