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Astronaut successfully sequences DNA in space

August 31, 2016
DNA has been sequenced in space for the first time ever.

Spin out launched to harness synthetic biology

August 31, 2016
A new development in DNA synthesis has led to the creation of a spin out based at the Cambridge Science Park.

Fungi extracts precious elements from batteries

August 30, 2016
Researchers in the US have used fungi to extract metals from rechargeable batteries.

Glasgow University celebrates topping out ceremony

August 26, 2016
A topping out ceremony has taken place at Glasgow University’s new Imaging Centre of Excellence.

Stem cell switch unearthed in flatworms

August 25, 2016
Researchers studying flatworms have discovered a ‘ying and yang’ switch that allows for the creation or specialisation of stem cells.

Protostar provides glimpse into stellar formation

August 24, 2016
Scientists from Cambridge University have discovered a young star which could help researchers understand how the largest stars in the Universe are formed.

Leap forward in superconductivity achieved

August 23, 2016
A new material that could be used as a superconductor and for hydrogen-fuel cell storage has been created by US scientists.

Lateral solar cells promise bright future

August 22, 2016
A team of US engineers have created high performance, micro-scale solar cells that could power a wide range of personal devices.

SLS extends reach into Europe

August 19, 2016
Scientific Laboratory Supplies and Dominique Dutscher — a French laboratory equipment distributor — have combined forces to deliver laboratory supplies across Europe.

Macrophage and scaffold combination accelerates healing

August 18, 2016
Ceramic scaffolds and macrophages have been shown to aid cellular healing more than current clinical methods by scientists at Drexel University.

Peptide offers hope for new pain control treatments

August 17, 2016
A natural substance that activates pain receptors in the central nervous system has been found to have the opposite effect in other parts of the body, leading to hopes it...

Accurate element readings measured in distant galaxy

August 16, 2016
Astronomers in California have made the first accurate measurement of the abundance of oxygen in a far off galaxy.

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