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Scientists watch the tube to learn developmental secrets

December 17, 2009
A gene essential in development of the pancreas has been discovered and has important implications for future research into stem cell treatment of diabetes.

Micronail chip to aid cell communication

December 16, 2009
A microchip capable of accurately recording and triggering real-time electrical activity of individual electrogenic cells has been developed at the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC).

Predicting the future; which gene when

December 14, 2009
Cells carry out different functions according to a developmental plan by expressing different combinations of genes, and scientists can now predict when these genes will be switched on or off.

Moving forward with metamaterials

December 11, 2009
Research into metamaterials for invisibility cloaking devices and sensitive security sensors has received a £4.9 million boost from the Leverhulme Trust.

Banned chemicals found in glacier melt

December 9, 2009
Glaciers melting due to the effects of global warming have become a secondary source of banned pollutants and free chemicals.

Nano-scale drug delivery for chemotherapy drugs

December 7, 2009
Bioengineers at Duke University have developed a simple and inexpensive method for loading cancer drugs into nano-scale delivery vehicles which can eliminate tumours in one treatment.

Breakthrough against antibiotic resistance

December 4, 2009
Interactions between bacteria that form deadly shields against the body’s natural defences could lead to new ways of treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Good vibrations mean green power

December 3, 2009
An endless supply of free, environmentally sound power could be right under our noses – and all we need to harness it is a rather clever spring

The dominance of the flowering plant

December 3, 2009
Flowering plants gained an evolutionary advantage over rivals but how?

Using evolution to make antivenom

December 3, 2009
Scientists developing antivenom for one of the world’s most deadly jellyfish say that understanding its evolution is key to beating its venom.

Reducing the cost of solar cells

December 2, 2009
A new, less expensive grade of raw material for solar cells has been developed, and the new modules are just as efficient as current solar cells.

Knocking the nanoparticles of the socks

November 19, 2009
Silver nanoparticles found in anti-odour and anti-bacterial socks are released in the washing cycle, and are likely to be released into the environment where they could harm fish and other...

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