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Report underlines economic returns on public investment in science

February 11, 2024
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council-commissioned research estimates that the organisation has supported more than 450 spin-outs that have contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy over a quarter century.

Aston-Warwick initiative wins key UKRI funds

February 11, 2024
A joint team from Aston and Warwick universities and the University of Warwick have won nearly £2 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Keep it clean

February 5, 2024
Chemical disinfectants are hazardous to lab staff, and if discharged into the wastewater, pose a health risk to wildlife, ecosystems and the general public. Paul Birchmore makes the case for...

Starry, starry night

February 5, 2024
After just three years, the Lab Awards has come of age with a standalone event, a record number of categories and more than a touch of stardust alongside the science.

UK continues to lead Europe for life science and biotech investment

February 4, 2024
Venture capital investment in UK life sciences and biotech continues to outperform the rest of Europe, claims the latest report by the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA).

Anglo-Norwegian study casts light on treatment resistant bacteria

February 4, 2024
A study comparing the UK and Norway over two decades, has concluded that antibiotic use may drive a rise in treatment-resistant bacteria but not in every instance.

AMSBIO to make double offer award for 2024

January 28, 2024
AMSBIO has doubled its travel grant award scheme to offer two bursaries to young scientists attending either of the American Association for Cancer Research or International Society for Stem Cell...

The changing diagnostic testing paradigm

January 22, 2024
Despite laboratories' longstanding reliance upon microbial culture for infectious disease identification, the pressures of the pandemic have increased interest in the uses of alternatives, not least molecular diagnostics, argues Tim...

Bath hosts new water-based public health initiative

January 21, 2024
The University of Bath is to host the newest Research England Centre of Excellence, with £13 million to fund a new hub for water-based health monitoring.

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