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Bacteria gene key to better bioethanol

January 1, 2010
A single bacteria gene introduced into yeast could revolutionise the production of bioethanol from agricultural waste by improving the yield and eliminating a major by-product.

Smart blood bags

December 24, 2009
Using the wrong type of blood in a transfusion could be fatal for the patient, but a new radio node attached to blood bags could prevent these mistakes occurring.

Ore deposits linked to ancient atmosphere

December 23, 2009
Using geochemical clues from rocks nearly 3 billion years old, scientists at Carnegie Institution discovered the creation of nickel ore deposits was linked to an isotope of sulphur – sulphur-33...

Improvements in MRSA swabbing

December 22, 2009
A specialised MRSA swabbing kit offering several advantages over traditional swabs, including the ability to take multiple samples, has been developed.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

December 22, 2009
The Christmas tree is a traditional symbol of the festive season, and where would we be without it –we need something for Santa to put our presents under after all...

Special Christmas mention…

December 21, 2009
It is not often that Christmas and pipettes go hand in hand – but that didn’t stop the fine people of the North Devon District Hospital wonderfully merging festive fun...

Single atom transistor to improve quantum computing

December 20, 2009
A transistor with an active region of a single phosphorus atom in silicon has been built by researchers, and they think it will give the field of quantum computing boost.

DNA sequencing laboratory to open in London

December 18, 2009
GATC Biotech are opening a DNA sequencing laboratory in London and launching an overnight delivery service in 2010.

You spin me…

December 18, 2009
The concept of confinement is a central idea of modern physics, and scientists have achieved experimental confirmation of the presence of spin-ladders, which was predicted in the 1990s.

Scientists watch the tube to learn developmental secrets

December 17, 2009
A gene essential in development of the pancreas has been discovered and has important implications for future research into stem cell treatment of diabetes.

Males aggression caused by pheromones

December 17, 2009
Ever wondered how to make a male fruit fly really aggressive? Well wonder no more…

How malaria outwits our immune system

December 17, 2009
Malaria parasites dupe their host’s immune system by adapting their molecules depending on the antibodies encountered according a recent study into the disease.

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