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New genetic variants for lung health discovered

October 26, 2011
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Sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health have been discovered by an international team of researchers, which raises the possibility of better prevention and treatment...
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Growing graphene

October 25, 2011
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Manchester might be home to graphene’s discovery, but across the pond scientists are working on ways to grow uniform sheets of the wonder material for use in next generation electronics.Researchers...
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Evotec and Roche join forces against Alzheimer’s

October 24, 2011
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Evotec AG and Roche AG have entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement for the development and commercialisation of Evotec’s MAO-B inhibitor in patients with Alzheimer’s.Under the terms of the agreement,...
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MicroRNA hails simple cancer blood test

October 21, 2011
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Genetic snippets known as microRNA often go haywire in cancer cells and contribute to a tumour’s uncontrollable growth, and they could be the key to a simple blood test to...
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UK scientists beat crystal maze

October 19, 2011
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Birefringent crystals can be calibrated and used as highly accurate temperature gauges, but their ability to measure temperature is compromised by changes in the thickness and orientation of the crystal.However,...
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Patterned plastic for growing stem cells

October 18, 2011
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A nanopatterned surface could provide a new way to culture adult stem cells, which could lead to revolutionary therapies for arthritis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Universities of...
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STEM on the up – but schools still need to do more

October 17, 2011
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A new report suggests careers advice plays an important part in encouraging uptake of science subject at A-levels; but we shouldn’t get complacent, there’s still more to be done.Choosing A-levels...
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Fungal aid for biofuel production

October 14, 2011
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A fungus may help unlock the full potential of waste plant matter as a fuel source say an international team of researchers.The researchers – including scientists from the Universities of...
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Protein coat key to male fertility

October 13, 2011
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The loss of a protein that coats sperm and enables it to swim through cervical mucus may explain a significant proportion of infertility in men worldwide say an international team...
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Strictly signals return to traditional gender role?

October 12, 2011
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Strictly Come Dancing is back – but why do we love ballroom dancing so much?Women enjoy being led around the dance floor dressed in sparkly, glamorous outfits, and men enjoy...
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Venus has an ozone layer

October 12, 2011
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An ozone layer has been discovered high up in the atmosphere of Venus by the European Space Agency’s Venus Express spacecraft.Venus’ ozone layer sits at an altitude of 100 km...
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What happens when fruit flies get aggressive?

October 12, 2011
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Hyper-aggressive fruit flies stand up on their hind legs and box with other flies says new research looking at hostility in the model organism.The work – by researchers in American...
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