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Sampling the best of the latest Laboratory News issue

June 7, 2026
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The new edition of Laboratory News, available now, explores the growing importance of integrity, quality and resilience across the laboratory sector. From the role of analytical testing in supporting commercial...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Certification, David Attenborough, Microplastics, Sample integrity
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Aston-STFC collaborate to accelerate neuropathic computing development

June 7, 2026
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Aston University and the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre have launched a new partnership aimed at accelerating the development and industrial adoption of neuromorphic computing technologies in...
Physics & Engineering
Computer Science, Data science, Photonics
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Lab Talk News in Brief: partnerships, acquisitions, spin-outs, new builds, appointments…

June 3, 2026
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The latest news update from our sister site Laboratory Talk with reports spanning business, research and development, training, events and compliance... Sapio Sciences has partnered with consulting and technology firm ZS to support...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Certification, Investment, Lab build, R&D, Spin-out
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What makes labs reliable?

June 3, 2026
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What makes a laboratory reliable?The answer isn't just instruments or analytical methods. It's the infrastructure, workflows, environments and human systems that support them.That's the thinking behind the newly relaunched Back...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Core skills, Fit-out, Foundational labs, The Knowledge
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New technology combines recording and control of brain activity in single device

June 1, 2026
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Researchers have developed a new technology capable of simultaneously recording and manipulating neuronal activity deep within the brain, offering what the scientists describes as an important advance for neuroscience research....
Physics & Engineering, Life Sciences
Neuroscience
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Poll highlights trust and regulatory concerns over AI in clinical trials

May 31, 2026
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Trust and regulatory uncertainty remain the biggest barriers to artificial intelligence adoption in clinical trials, according to new polling released by the Pistoia Alliance. The findings were gathered during the...
Physics & Engineering, Life Sciences
AI, Clinical trials
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UK biotech secures £3.4m to develop dandelion-derived natural rubber

May 31, 2026
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A UK biotechnology company developing sustainable natural rubber from specially engineered dandelions has secured £3.4m in combined grant funding and equity investment to accelerate development of its engineering biology platform....
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Biotech, Critical materials, Sustainability
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Chemical sector warns REACH registration will increase industry burden

May 24, 2026
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The Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) has criticised the UK Government’s response to consultation on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm), warning that the approach risks imposing major...
Chemistry
Brexit, Chemical industry, Regulation & compliance
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Discovery of first ever Laboratory News edition reveals true age…

May 24, 2026
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A rare surviving copy of the original launch issue of Laboratory News has been unearthed at the recent CHEMUK show. And its publication date – 15 October 1970 – reveals...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Laboratory News
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Advanced clinical therapy trial framework launched

May 24, 2026
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A new national framework aimed at supporting the expansion and standardisation of advanced therapy clinical trials across the UK has been launched by the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC) network,...
Life Sciences
Clinical trials, Medical Diagnostics, NHS
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Derby superlab wins four design nominations for architects

May 15, 2026
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Lab architects Morrison Design have received multiple nominations for their University of Derby Bioscience Superlab project, in two major industry award ceremonies. These include citations in the Best New Campus...
Life Sciences
Biomedical science, Investment, Lab design
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Laboratory Talk News in Brief: industry round-up from our sister website

May 13, 2026
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The latest news briefs roundup on companies, institutions, suppliers and universities across the science sector from our sister site, Laboratory Talk, covers awards, new builds, approvals, research and appointments. Read...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Appointments, Awards, Investment, Lab space
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