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Nanocoating wipes out MRSA

October 22, 2010
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Scientists have developed a nano-coating that kills 100% of MRSA within 20 minutes, a feat which may help stop the spread of the infectious bacteria.
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Deep sea freeze

October 20, 2010
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Why don’t fish freeze in the ocean? They have an antifreeze protein in their blood, and scientists have just uncovered the mechanism of how this protein works.
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Left or right – which hand do you prefer?

October 20, 2010
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Right-handed people use their left hand more when the left hand side of the brain is stimulated say scientists from University of California Berkley.
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Recycling the road

October 19, 2010
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A recyclable, energy efficient concrete that utilises used steel reinforced tyres could be the key to fewer road closures in the future.
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Peeling back the layers

October 18, 2010
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Historical works of art are prone to damage and deterioration, and scientists using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) have just received a £600,000 grant to improve the technique to help restore...
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New planets discovered

October 15, 2010
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Two new planets confirmed and a third awaiting verification – it’s all happening at NASA’s Kepler Mission, which is looking for Earth-like planets outside our Solar System.
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Tuatara acts as model for false teeth damage

October 13, 2010
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An iconic reptile native to New Zealand has been used as the basis for a 3D computer model investigating how damage to teeth is prevented by the jaw, muscles and...
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Allergy on contact

October 13, 2010
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Fragrances in household and skin care products can cause skin allergies and eczema say scientists from the University of Gothenburg, who are developing new tools to help diagnose contact allergies.
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It really is genetic

October 13, 2010
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“It’s genetic” – but overweight people might be telling the truth say scientists who discovered genes associated with overall obesity and fat distribution.
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Wonka’s gum could become a reality

October 13, 2010
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Tomato soup, roast beef and blueberry pie – Willy Wonka’s three course meal chewing gum could be made a reality thanks to scientists from the Institute of Food Research in...
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Stem cell transformation

October 13, 2010
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Stem cells have a unique ability to change their genetic make-up depending on their environment, and new research shows that cells from the thymus can transform into skin cells –...
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Perfect egg needs zinc

October 11, 2010
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The key to a healthy egg is zinc say scientists from Northwestern University who found the egg requires huge amounts of the metal to reach maturity and be ready for...
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