April 22, 2024

CRISPR technology’s initial applications were primarily focused on targeted genome editing, but its use has expanded into cell line engineering, which holds promises of groundbreaking advancements, insists Promega's Philip Hargreaves…

Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Comment And Analysis, Medical/Health, Policy, Proteomics & Genomics

April 15, 2024

Waste reduction or recycling is usually the focus for driving greener practice in the lab but what about asset management? It can improve efficiency and sustainability simultaneously, explains Katie Harrison.

Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences

Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Environment, Health & Safety, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical, Policy

April 15, 2024

This year’s version of the CHEMUK show is the largest ever but it also has an enhanced focus on the chemical laboratory, which has its dedicated zone and programme.

Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering

Biology, Biotech, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Earth & Environmental, Environment, Pharmaceutical, Policy

April 7, 2024

The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF), has announced a new cash prize aimed at improving funding strategies for impactful research into heart related conditions.

Chemistry, Life Sciences

Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotech, Genetics, Haematology, Health, Health/Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, Policy

April 2, 2024

Given the realities of working life, a bodge job can beat the company’s purchasing protocols, advises Matthew Partridge.

Chemistry, Life Sciences

Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Health & Safety, Pharmaceutical

April 2, 2024

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) remains one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research bodies, with a vast network of facilities. Laboratory News interviewed Dr Ludmilla Mee about the unique...

Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences

Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, Environment, Food Science, Health & Safety, Interviews, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical

March 24, 2024

A single step mouth cancer diagnostic that can be moulded into a solid and applied lollipop-style has won backing from Cancer Research UK and the Physical Sciences Research Council.

Chemistry, Life Sciences

Biology, Biotech, Cell Biology, Drug Discovery, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Health, Health/Diagnostics, Life Sciences, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Oncology, Pharma

March 18, 2024

When the Royal Society of Chemistry began to tackle the barriers to disabled entrants to the profession, it threw up as many questions as answers, says Emrys Travis.

Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering

Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Earth & Environmental, Engineering, Food & Bev, Forensics, Health & Safety, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical, Physics, Policy

March 18, 2024

Biotech ValiRx’s new spin-out prompted its evolution from a virtual operation to encompass wet labs. Suzy Dilly charts the journey of construction, integrating scientific assets, and launching in a new...

Chemistry, Life Sciences

Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Drug Discovery, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Medical/Health, Pharma, Pharmaceutical

March 18, 2024

Aston University is to host a doctoral training centre to train a new generation of scientists to head the implementation of the UK’s net zero targets.

Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering

Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Environment, Green Chemistry, Health & Safety, Materials Science