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Transatlantic drive to tackle antimicrobial resistance

July 18, 2017
A collaboration to identify antimicrobial drug targets in a novel way has been announced by research organisations in the UK and Canada.

Graphene electrodes key to burgeoning electronic field

July 17, 2017
An international team of researchers have found a new way to tune the functionality of next-generation electronic devices – using graphene electrodes.

New funding for life science projects

July 14, 2017
Lab282, a partnership between Oxford University and Evotec, a drug discovery company, has announced funding for five new projects. The new projects, in addition to financial support, will also receive...

Supernova search reveals new molecules

July 13, 2017
Previously undetected molecules from a supernova have been discovered by researchers at Cardiff University.

The rise of a shape-shifting animal revealed

July 12, 2017
An international group of scientists have determined how some of the first large organisms were able to change their body shape and size. Known as rangeomorphs, the organisms could grow...

Global food project launched

July 11, 2017
A large scale research project into global food system resilience has been launched at the University of York.

Neurodegenerative precursor structure revealed

July 10, 2017
Scientists have uncovered the atomic structure of a protein strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, using cryo-electron microscopy.

New optical instrument partnership agreed

July 7, 2017
A new five-year partnership has begun between Merck and the University of Leeds to expand the use of liquid crystals in optical innovations.

Altering gut bacteria to treat autism

July 6, 2017
After a review of more than 150 papers on autism and gut bacteria, scientists from the US and China have suggested that alteration of the gut microbiome may reduce symptoms...

Multimillion fund to boost science recruitment

July 5, 2017
The government is to invest £100m into recruiting skilled scientists from around the world.

Microscopy sheds light on bacterial machines

July 4, 2017
Researchers have delved into the surface and structural properties of organelles in cyanobacteria that enable the conversion of carbon dioxide into sugar via photosynthesis

Papin Prizes awarded at Higher Education Summit

July 3, 2017
Awards to recognise the skills, talents and experiences of technicians in higher education were awarded at the national Higher Education Technicians Summit last month.

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