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Silk cocoons promise much for medical treatments

August 8, 2017
Microscopic cocoons have been created that can store sensitive proteins, making them useful for biotechnology or medicinal purposes.

New neuronal labelling method invented

July 26, 2017
Scientists have taken advantage of viral vectors to deliver genetic information past the blood-brain barrier, also providing an alternative method to label neurons.

Multiplexed biomarker test for wearables

June 27, 2017
Engineers in the US have created a sensor that could potentially detect multiple biomarkers and will be small enough to be used in hand-held or wearable devices.

First synthetic retina created

May 31, 2017
A soft tissue retinal implant has been created by a researcher at Oxford University, raising hopes for a wider range of future treatments for visually impaired people.

New approach for polio vaccine

February 22, 2017
Researchers in Leeds have proposed a new method to create a polio vaccine that does not require use of the live virus.

Optogenetics breakthrough achieved in Japan

February 9, 2017
Light has been successfully used by a Japanese researcher to manipulate gene expression to produce double-headed zebrafish.

New DNA analysis method reveals plant immunity

December 22, 2016
A new, improved method to capture longer fragments of DNA will allow researchers to understand more about the genes that provide plants with immunity to disease.

Antibody crisis: Order from chaos

November 23, 2016
As we slowly come to terms with the damage caused by the antibody validation crisis – there is hope says Dr Anita Bandrowski. But in order to solve the problem...

Our greatest achievement or our biggest mistake?

October 25, 2016
Artificial intelligence carries as many risks as benefits, especially when it comes to military uses, says Dr Michael Reinsborough as he implores us to demand openess to avoid the mistakes...

New sensor technology accelerates blood analysis

September 27, 2016
Scientists in York have developed a sensor capable of detecting multiple proteins and enzymes in smaller blood samples. The biosensor consists of small nanosized devices that resonate at a specific...

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