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New potential factor contributing to severity of COVID-19 identified

September 27, 2021
Researchers have found that the so-called 'do not eat me', virus-induced signal protein, CD47, may be responsible for the development of life-threatening COVID-19 symptoms in some individuals. By preventing the...

Fitness beats weight loss for obesity-related health conditions

September 22, 2021
New research finds that increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss for getting healthy and reducing mortality risk. Employing a weight-neutral approach to the...

Almost half of life science professionals say their understanding of quantum computing is still “beginner level”

September 22, 2021
New results from a survey of life science professionals find that almost half classify their understanding of quantum computing (QC) technology at beginner level (48%) only. This is followed by...

Think Deep, See Deeper – Free virtual organoid conference

September 20, 2021
Announcing a three-day virtual event highlighting new organoid imaging technologies, supporting emerging stem cell research through 3D microscopy imaging. Olympus is proud to announce its first Olympus Organoid Conference—Think Deep,...

Sustainable vertical farming meets personalised nutrition

September 13, 2021
A new project is set to bring sustainable vertical farming and personalised nutrition into the home and workplace by developing kitchen gardens that grow produce to match individual dietary needs....

Groundbreaking technique may lead to discovery of ‘fifth force’

September 13, 2021
A group of researchers have used a groundbreaking new technique to reveal previously unrecognised properties of technologically crucial silicon crystals and uncovered new information about an important subatomic particle and...

NHS takes steps to minimise impact of blood tube shortage

September 9, 2021
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has delivered a clarification statement regarding the shortage of blood test tubes and the resulting backlog in patient testing. While the situation will have...

UK vaccination programme: More to be done!

September 9, 2021
Think tanks calls for Government to continue momentum from COVID-19 vaccination programme as winter flu season approaches "The COVID-19 vaccination programme has allowed the nation to tentatively recover from the...

Registrations are open for November’s Lab Innovations

September 1, 2021
Lab Innovations 2021, the UK’s only trade show for the laboratory industry, has opened visitor registrations for this year’s event, set to go ahead on 3–4 November 2021, at the...

Scientists get second opinion from AI on tell-tale heart

August 26, 2021
The single biggest global cause of death is heart disease. Changes in the electrical signals associated with the heartbeat can provide doctors with an early warning for potentially lethal conditions,...

UK launches national antibody surveillance programme

August 25, 2021
For the first time, UK Health Security Agency to launch UK-wide antibody surveillance programme for the general public. Antibody testing will now be offered to adults across the UK who...

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