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Patterned plastic for growing stem cells

October 18, 2011
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A nanopatterned surface could provide a new way to culture adult stem cells, which could lead to revolutionary therapies for arthritis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Universities of...
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STEM on the up – but schools still need to do more

October 17, 2011
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A new report suggests careers advice plays an important part in encouraging uptake of science subject at A-levels; but we shouldn’t get complacent, there’s still more to be done.Choosing A-levels...
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Fungal aid for biofuel production

October 14, 2011
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A fungus may help unlock the full potential of waste plant matter as a fuel source say an international team of researchers.The researchers – including scientists from the Universities of...
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Protein coat key to male fertility

October 13, 2011
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The loss of a protein that coats sperm and enables it to swim through cervical mucus may explain a significant proportion of infertility in men worldwide say an international team...
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Strictly signals return to traditional gender role?

October 12, 2011
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Strictly Come Dancing is back – but why do we love ballroom dancing so much?Women enjoy being led around the dance floor dressed in sparkly, glamorous outfits, and men enjoy...
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Venus has an ozone layer

October 12, 2011
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An ozone layer has been discovered high up in the atmosphere of Venus by the European Space Agency’s Venus Express spacecraft.Venus’ ozone layer sits at an altitude of 100 km...
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What happens when fruit flies get aggressive?

October 12, 2011
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Hyper-aggressive fruit flies stand up on their hind legs and box with other flies says new research looking at hostility in the model organism.The work – by researchers in American...
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New technique reveals secrets of amyloid

October 12, 2011
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Amyloid fibrils are characteristic of diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and type 2 diabetes, but how they form is unclear – now researchers are using a special analytical technique to establish...
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Key to repairing broken hearts

October 11, 2011
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A protein which directs stem cells to become new heart muscle or blood vessel cells could hold the key to repairing a damaged human heart after a heart attack.The protein...
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Growing seashells in the lab

October 10, 2011
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Synthetic crystals which mimic the structure and properties of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells and bone have been created under environmentally-friendly conditions by a team of UK scientists.A key...
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Coffee’s clue to Parkinson’s treatment

October 7, 2011
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Our morning cup of coffee might do more than perk us up in the morning – caffeine contained in our morning pick-me-up could pave the way for a new generation...
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Universal flu vaccine draws near

October 6, 2011
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The universal flu vaccine is a step closer say scientists who have discovered an antibody which interferes with the flu virus’ ability to pass on its genetic material to a...
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