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Drought-resistant cereal gene isolated

September 2, 2019
Plant scientists have identified a gene responsible for drought resistance in barley that could lead to more drought resistant crops.

Calcium ion used as micro engine

August 23, 2019
Theoretical physicists have used the intrinsic angular momentum of a calcium ion to effectively turn it into the world’s smallest engine.

EPSRC funds bandage sensor tech

August 13, 2019
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has given engineers £360,000 to develop a microsensor that detects wound healing by monitoring mechanical changes in the body’s tissue.

Ebola patients cured with mAb drugs

August 13, 2019
Two monoclonal antibody drugs will be used to treat Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a successful nine-month trial.

GNA Biosolutions raises $13.5M

August 12, 2019
GNA Biosolutions has secured $13.5 million from its Series C funding round to advance development and secure IVD-CE marking of its first point-of-care molecular diagnostic platform.

PM announces new NHS AI lab

August 8, 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has allocated £250 million for investment in AI, including a new lab for developing AI technologies for the NHS.

Imperial develops fluorescent artificial cell

July 31, 2019
Imperial College London has created an artificial cell that fluoresces when it detects chemical changes in the surrounding environment.

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