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The first frost is the deepest – understanding the biochemical flowering brake in plants
May 17, 2021
The first frost of autumn may be grim for gardeners but the latest evidence reveals it is a profound event in the life of plants, lifting the genetic brake on...
How to orchestrate your drug discovery journey
May 14, 2021
In this practical discussion, Dr Anis H Khimani looks at sustainable approaches to drug screening that leverage standardisation and validation as cornerstones in the selection of appropriate technology, methods, reagents...
Machine learning to predict demand
May 14, 2021
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used by the modern laboratory. Here, Mark Balte, looks at three benefits you can achieve through the application...
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How moths find their flame – genetics of mate attraction discovered
May 14, 2021
Biologists have discovered the gene controlling the mating preference of male European corn borer moths for the female sex pheromone. Results will provide a better understanding of why mating signals...
3D-printed hydrogels with improved tunable properties
May 14, 2021
The design of 3D-printable seaweed hydrogels that use multiple interpenetrating networks to enable enhanced mechanical properties offer new applications in biomedical materials, 3D printing, and soft robotics. New research reports...
Giant sea lizard fossil shows diversity of life before asteroid hit
May 14, 2021
A further species discovery confirms the abundance and diversity of giant marine lizards in the Cretaceous period. Eight metres long, with small eyes, huge jaws and snake-like tongues, Pluridens serpentis...
Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling
May 10, 2021
New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable laminating adhesives currently being used in fibre-based packaging. The commissioned study concludes that ‘recycle ready’ adhesives and fully soluble...
Redefining ‘druggability’ with multi-modal target ID screening
May 7, 2021
As drug discovery demands ever closer analysis to ensure quality and validation of drug targets, Dr Benedict Cross looks at how to use a multi-modal approach to explore and identify...
Learning on the fly: Computer model links insect and mammalian learning
May 7, 2021
Even the humble fruit fly craves a dose of the happy hormone, according to a new study from the University of Sussex which shows how they may use dopamine to...
Texas CRISPR gene editing opens new battlefront against Duchenne MD
May 7, 2021
Thirty five years ago the human gene that causes Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) was discovered. It was hailed as a light bulb moment in understanding the disease mechanism. However, there...
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