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Put that snack down you fools!

April 3, 2019
Insight
For all those that partake in the occasional lab-based munch, Dr Matthew Partridge has some gentle advice for you… I have a confession. Despite years of terrible paper work, awful online...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Comment And Analysis
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Next-gen optical tweezers

April 2, 2019
News
Optical tweezers require laser beams to hold particles in place. But the high intensities of light involved can damage live biological specimens. To remedy this, UK researchers have developed optically...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences
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New influenza virus could spread via pets

March 28, 2019
News
Two influenza strains could combine to form a dangerous new influenza virus that spreads via our beloved domestic pets.According to a 10-year Korean study, the canine influenza virus (CIV) could...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Immunology
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Silver lining kills superbugs

March 25, 2019
News
An silver coating has been found to reduce antimicrobial resistance aboard the International Space Station.AGXX, a silver and ruthenium based antimicrobial coating, was tested on contamination-prone surfaces on the ISS.After...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Microbiology
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Making a human connection

March 25, 2019
Feature
As organ-on-a-chip technology advances at pace, the next step is to connect them and understand a new drug’s effects on the entire human body – without having to go to...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, In Depth, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology
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Making the Crick… tick

March 20, 2019
Insight
An intriguing invitation took Dr Emily Scott-Dearing behind the scenes of The Francis Crick Institute to create an exhibition celebrating the technicians, engineers and specialist staff that make the life-changing...
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Drug Discovery, Engineering, Interviews, Pharmaceutical
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Spending a penny to battle pandemics

March 11, 2019
Insight
As the seat-belt light stubbornly refuses to go out, and the three G&Ts sunk even before the pilot even levelled out begin to nip at the bladder, a visit to...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Comment And Analysis
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Chameleon embryo

March 5, 2019
Insight
This incredible image was awarded 'Honorable Mention status in the 2018 Nikon Small World competition.
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Focal Point, Pharmaceutical
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A word on Watson…

February 20, 2019
Insight
That a scientist who uncovered the very structure of the code of life should be called out on racism feels like a huge blow to the standing of biology. But...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Comment And Analysis
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Crop crisis

February 15, 2019
Insight
Regardless of where you stand on the ethics of GM food, one thing is undeniable – a recent decision by the European Court of Justice has made the job of...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Comment And Analysis
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