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Vallance assumes key science ministerial role

July 7, 2024
Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has joined the newly elected Labour administration as the new minister of state for science.

Smart clothes are the new cutting edge of physio tech

July 7, 2024
Smart phones and watches may have met their match from a surprising source when it comes to tracking the body’s movements.

Government urged to put clinical signup on NHS app

July 6, 2024
Labour must include a clinical trials option for patients as part of its commitment to extend the scope of the NHS app, urges a leading life sciences lawyer.

Just one week to beat Lab Awards’ 19 July deadline!

July 1, 2024
The final opportunity to take part in the premier awards for the UK and Ireland’s laboratory professionals is approaching fast but there’s still just enough time for you to enter.

Six pioneers shortlisted for £350,000 AF Harvey prize

June 30, 2024
Six leading international researchers have been shortlisted as nominees for the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) prestigious £350,000 A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize.

No weekend City breaks with AI warns Harari

June 30, 2024
‘Pulling the plug’ on AI development would be no more possible than preventing the emergence of oxygen-based ecosystem, asserts the philosopher Yuval Noah Harari.

New chemosensor offers chance for battery free remote lactic testing

June 23, 2024
Lactic acid testing for healthcare and in professional sports could be rendered cheaper and more effective by the development of new instrumentation.

SME-university collaboration ‘backbone’ of UK growth, warns NCUB chief

June 22, 2024
Partnerships between universities and SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) are the ‘backbone’ of UK economic growth, claims the chief executive of National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB).

Welcome for Euro IVD amendment

June 22, 2024
EU action to avoid an impending compliance deadline for manufacturers causing a widespread shortage of vitro diagnostics (IVDs) has been applauded by a leading UK regulatory lead.

Machine learning offers means to raise accuracy of cancer analysis

June 11, 2024
AI collaborators in Britain and the UK have developed a computer system that they say can spot cancer signs in samples with outstanding levels of accuracy.

New test could prevent major cause of sudden child deaths  

June 11, 2024
A new test designed to measure blood proteins could detect the presence of a serious heart condition in children.

Seaweed-to-packaging spinout scoops £4million-plus private investment 

June 9, 2024
Bath university spinout Kelpi has secured £4.35 million in funding from a slew of City firms to launch its seaweed-based biomaterial technology in several commercial sectors.

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