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Broader NHS gene testing could detect twice as many people at risk of cancer

February 28, 2022
Currently limited by stringent guidelines, NHS genetic testing currently misses around half of those with a high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic alterations. Having looked at results from...

IVF research might enhance human egg development

February 25, 2022
New findings by Max Planck IVF clinic researchers suggests the failure of human eggs is due to a weakness in a molecular motor protein during early development. Research results demonstrate...

Fossil research uncovers a new species of giant Triassic crocodile

February 23, 2022
An examination of the fossil record by Birmingham researchers has uncovered a new species of giant Triassic crocodile named Mambawakale ruhuhu. Excavated in Tanzania nearly 60 years ago, the fossils...

Breakthrough technique set to improve robotic cancer surgery

February 18, 2022
The National Robotarium has received funds to develop a method to remove the margin of error for surgeons, giving them confidence that they have removed the correct amount of tissue...

Moving from ‘Use by’ to ‘Best before’ dates: participate in the project

February 17, 2022
Many producers have elected to display 'Best before' in place of 'Use by' dates on fresh pasteurised milk products. A decision that has the potential to dramatically reduce consumer waste...

Incorporating valuable microbiome data into drug development pipeline

February 16, 2022
A three-phase project will build a ‘Microbiome Atlas’ to power an algorithm for predicting the microbiome’s effect on the mechanisms of drugs in the body. This atlas will map out...

Leadership pilot encourages progression for women in STEM

February 11, 2022
To celebrate the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science the Pistoia Alliance has announced the pilot phase of a new Women in STEM leadership program. The new...

BioTrinity 2022: Catalysing growth in the life sciences industry

February 10, 2022
Life Science companies, industry leaders and investorsare invited to attend BioTrinity 2022. A face-to-face event, taking place in London, UK, 26-27 April that will feature two dedicated tracks. The ‘Scientific’...

New Levelling Up white paper highlights research and innovation

February 8, 2022
Academics and business experts respond to the Government’s new levelling up agenda, as outlined in a recent white paper, which places research and innovation firmly in the centre of it's...

Replacing unsustainable materials in nanostructure surfaces

February 7, 2022
New research results from Linnaeus University opens for a future with more sustainably produced nanotechnology, where limited natural resources can be replaced with, among other things, maize and milk proteins.

Applying MATIC to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer

February 4, 2022
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new tool to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer rapidly and effectively. Using a new technology called microfluidic affinity targeting of infiltrating...

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