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Sunburn understood

August 4, 2011
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A single electron could be the key to future drugs that repair sunburn say researchers who have witnessed the mechanism by which an enzyme repairs sun-damaged DNA.
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Why plant ‘clones’ aren’t clones

August 4, 2011
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Plant clones are not often identical to the donor plant – a fact that has puzzled researchers until now.
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Potato genome sequenced

August 3, 2011
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With the global population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, an international consortium have sequenced the genome of the potato, which could lead to improved breeding and ensure food...
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Improving cancer care

August 1, 2011
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Molecular diagnostics testing has the ability to predict in advance how patients will respond to a given treatment, and now the UK could potentially become the world leader in personalised...
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HIV weakness revealed

August 1, 2011
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Developing a vaccine against HIV has proven difficult because the virus is capable of rapidly mutating. However, researchers in America think they’ve found a weakness which undermines the virus’ fitness.
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$13m funding for robotics company

August 1, 2011
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European robotics company Aldebaran Robotics SA has raised $13 million in venture funding, which will enable them to develop its range of humanoid robot that contribute to the well-being of...
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Thermo acquire Sterilin and Phadia

July 30, 2011
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Thermo Fisher Scientific has acquired Sterilin – a provider of consumable products for microbiology – and Phadia, a global allergy and autoimmunity diagnostics firm.
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Paper solar cells

July 29, 2011
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Imagine being able to print a solar cell onto newspaper, cloth, or plastic using special inks, which can be folded into a paper airplane, and still work at the end...
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Double agent betrays pancreas

July 28, 2011
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A star-shaped cell in the pancreas acts as a double agent – it helps the body respond to damage and disease, but also stimulates the growth of cancer and protects...
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Hidden dangers of the dishwasher

July 27, 2011
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Not only do dishwashers and washing machines leave your dishes and clothes sparkling clean, they also create the ideal conditions for pathogenic fungus to grow
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Molecular fingerprinting for surgery patients

July 26, 2011
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Real-time analysis of body fluids and tissues from patients on the operating table is possible thanks to researchers from Imperial College London, who hope to extend the process to the...
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Exploding star at edge of galaxy

July 25, 2011
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Astronomers believe they have observed the most distant explosion – and possibly the most distant object – ever seen in the Universe: an exploding star with a redshift of 9.4.
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