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Division over animal testing laws

December 1, 2008
The original animal testing laws must be updated, but has the EU gone too far or not far enough?

Golfers – can you become king of the swingers?

December 1, 2008
Visiting researcher to the University of Surrey, Professor Robin Sharp, has shed light on how to perform the perfect golf swing. His findings show that using full power at the...

Despite some good news – financial crisis will hit R&D

November 28, 2008
Despite the EU’s annual report showing that sales and profitability increased for EU companies for the first time since records began in 2004 - the current financial crisis is likely...

Collaboration set to eliminate cold-chain distribution

November 28, 2008
Lipoxen - a spin-out from the School of Pharmacy at the University of London - has entered into an agreement with Cambridge Biostability, the University of Cambridge and the UK’s...

Ancient TB 3000 years older than thought

November 26, 2008
The discovery of the earliest known cases of human tuberculosis (TB) in bones found submerged off the coast of Israel shows that the disease is 3000 years older than previously...

Double pronged observations probe black hole

November 24, 2008
New observations of the flickering light from the surroundings of two black holes have provided insights into the colossal energy that flows at their hearts.

International mission to discover Antarctic secrets

November 19, 2008
Teams of scientists, engineers, pilots and support staff from British Antarctic Survey, USA, Germany, Australia, China and Japan are to join forces for one of the most scientifically, technically ambitious...

Gorilla study hints at origin of human speech

November 17, 2008
A new study provides evidence that gorilla communication is linked to the left hemisphere of the brain - just as it is in humans.

Rock detectives turn back time

November 14, 2008
A new technique using X-rays has enabled scientists to solve a debate about the origins of a three billion year old rock fragment.

Getting to know the genome of your bugs

November 12, 2008
Researchers have set out to understand the genetic component of all those friendly – and not so friendly – microorganisms that use you as their home.

Everest study shows neuron loss when climbing

November 10, 2008
Researchers have discovered that climbers could suffer a reduction in brain size during high climbs.

Mans best friend helps disease hunt

November 7, 2008
For centuries man has had a uniquely close relationship with dogs. Now, dogs are taking on a new role - they are helping in the hunt for genetic mutations that...

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