Fertility reduced by caffeine
June 8, 2011
Caffeine reduces muscle activity in the Fallopian tubes says an American researcher, who believes he can now explain why women with a high caffeine intake take longer to conceive.
Mammoth microchip for cancer detection
June 8, 2011
The world’s biggest microchip designed for medical imaging measuring a whopping 12.8cm x 12.8cm may help doctors diagnose cancer and study the impact of radiotherapy treatment more precisely than ever...
New lizard species created in lab
June 6, 2011
Human intervention has created a new species of whiptale lizard that has not only survived but reproduced and is now in its fourth generation.
Decade-year old structure incorrect
June 3, 2011
A decade-year old structure of an important complex in the human immune system has shown to be incorrect by two researchers, who hope to use their new structure to design...
Catalyst promises cheap solar power
June 1, 2011
In a serendipitous discovery, researchers in Switzerland have found a way to revolutionise hydrogen production, which may have implications in solar energy storage.
Biotechnology YES for plant scientists
May 25, 2011
The Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) has announced a new workshop for plant, microbial and environmental scientists entering the scheme.
Environmental fragrancing
May 25, 2011
The key to a successful night out is a good ambience – but the smoking ban has uncovered several unsavoury smells which affect the perception of the evening say scientists...
Fool’s Gold – fertiliser for the oceans
May 25, 2011
Pyrite or Fools Gold is a rich source of iron in the deep sea say researchers from the University of Delaware.
How tarantulas hold on tight
May 25, 2011
Fluffy the tarantula has resolved the argument about how the arachnid stays secure on a vertical surface and may have revealed the missing link between the first silk-producing spiders and...
CRB invest in peptide manufacturing
May 23, 2011
Cambridge Research Biochemicals – a research peptide and antibody manufacturer – is home to the first Overture Robotic Peptide Library Synthesiser.
Marine bugs give new antibiotic hope
May 20, 2011
Hybrid antibiotics may be key to wiping out drug-resistant strains of the MRSA superbug say researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Birmingham.
Wound healing breakthrough
May 18, 2011
In a recent breakthrough, scientists in London and Japan have discovered not only how bone marrow cells aid wound healing but the trigger that kick-starts it.
