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Peptide breakthrough curbs ‘undruggable’ cancer switch

March 28, 2025
Researchers have outlined a means to apply drug treatments to previously resistant protein which can play a key role in cancer development.

EPO: UK patent activity increases for third year but lags behind lead nations

March 27, 2025
UK-based innovators have increased their patent filing activity in Europe for the third year in succession, according to the European Patent Office (EPO).

Transplanted microbiota offers hope in fight against cotton disease threat

March 18, 2025
A disease that has devastated cotton crops worldwide is being tackled by a novel method of plant transplantation.

Further grant-aided purchase boosts AIME’s status as regional science leader

March 18, 2025
Grant money of £1.5 million has enabled installation of a new mass spectrometer at Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) and Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences premises.

Space scientist Aderin-Pocock to present bicentenary Ri Christmas Lectures

March 17, 2025
Space scientist and broadcaster Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will present this year’s Royal Institution (Ri) Christmas Lectures – marking the event’s 200th anniversary.

Reversible composite adhesives offer new possibilities in material science

March 14, 2025
Researchers have created reversible composite adhesives using molecular entanglement, enabling enhanced performance, recyclability, and innovative applications across automotive, aerospace industries, and beyond.

Megalodon’s true shape sheds light on aquatic gigantism

March 13, 2025
A new study published in Palaeontologia Electronica has revealed fresh insights into the anatomy of the ancient megalodon, providing vital clues about how certain aquatic vertebrates evolved to gigantic size.

Demand for EU critical chemicals law to ensure production of key molecules

March 13, 2025
The EU must take action to protect production of nearly 20 key molecules deemed vital to industrial production, says a statement from eight member states.

Universities’ trio share £0.3 million as 2025 Blavatnik science laureates

March 9, 2025
Three university scientists have shared nearly a third of a million pounds in prize money as laureates for this year’s Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.

Starlab survey reveals widespread laboratory cost cuts in major European economies

March 9, 2025
Laboratory supplier Starlab Group has released a survey containing evidence of widespread cuts in sector investment for the sector within the leading European economies.

UK life science ‘needs 145k new hires by 2035 to maintain global lead’

March 9, 2025
Biopharma and medical technology will drive a huge growth in demand for life sciences employees over the next decade, predicts a new report by industry body the Futures Group.

Environmental pest plant ‘offers solution to search for natural rubber sources’

March 2, 2025
Researchers in China said they have discovered a viable new source for one of industry’s most sought after natural commodities.

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