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Less is more

October 11, 2010
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We need to achieve more with less – that was the challenge issued by Vince Cable in his recent speech at Queen Mary, University of London.
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Multi-colour cardiac imaging

October 8, 2010
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Better and earlier diagnosis of cardiovascular disease could be possible after American researchers developed a way to visualise coronary artery plaques vulnerable to rupture.
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Eating away at British Life

October 8, 2010
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Fungal mould is eating away at the record of British life on film, and scientists from Manchester are hoping to stop the deterioration by developing a sensor placed in the...
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Synthetic cornea rejuvenates sight

October 6, 2010
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Several patients with advanced central corneal scarring have been given the opportunity to see again thanks to biosynthetic corneas generated from human collagen
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Reducing animals in epilepsy study

October 6, 2010
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Rats and mice are often used as models for epilepsy research, with several animals undergoing stressful induced seizures, but a scientist from the University of Bath is developing technique to...
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Science is Vital

October 6, 2010
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Cancel all your plans for the weekend – Science is Vital needs you to support an urgent campaign aimed at preventing destructive funding cuts to science and engineering in the...
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Cold sore treats cancer

October 4, 2010
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A genetically engineered cold sore virus has been used to specifically target and burst cancer cells in patients suffering cancers of the head and neck.
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Virus structure revealed

October 4, 2010
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After 12 years of research and several failed attempts, scientists have revealed the structure of a human adenovirus, a move which may lead to more effective gene therapy and new...
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Model TV stars baked

October 4, 2010
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Ever wondered how Postman Pat, Pingu and Bob the Builder were made? Laboratory News has the answer – they’re foam latex models baked in an oven, and manufacturer Mackinnon &...
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Near-Earth asteroid detected

September 29, 2010
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Pan-STARRS PS1 – a powerful telescope with a 1400 megapixel camera to image the night sky – has discovered its first potentially hazardous asteroid.
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Strictly no heels

September 29, 2010
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It doesn’t matter the height of the heel, but dancing away in high heels is bad for your feet say scientists in the UK and China.
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Battle of the bacteria

September 27, 2010
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Back-stabbing bacteria whose selfish nature makes them act according to their own interests and avoid cooperation with other infection-causing bacteria can actually reduce the severity of infection say scientists in...
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