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Robots with whiskers

October 22, 2012
News
Whisker-possessing, rodent-like robots with innovative tactile sensor systems have been developed that could have a number of applications, including helping to locate people in burning buildings.Sensor systems that replicate the...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology
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Tough and stretchy gel created for cartilage replacements

October 5, 2012
News
Harvard material scientists and bioengineers have developed an extremely tough and stretchy biocompatible material that could have applications in replacing damaged cartilage in human joints. The biomaterial is dubbed a...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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From plane to patient

September 12, 2012
News
Technology pioneered in the aviation industry could be used to prevent complications after heart surgery say researchers in the North West. Researchers from the Academic Surgery Unit at University Hospital...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Developmental Biology
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How proficient is your microbiology laboratory?

August 21, 2012
Feature
Microbiology laboratories have a vital role to play in the food and drink industry, protecting consumers' health by helping to ensure that products are safe to eat and drink. But...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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Society of Biology offers professional recognition and development

August 16, 2012
Feature
The Society of Biology has launched a new professional register to support the development of biologists. Acceptance onto the register is based primarily upon competency rather than formal qualifications, and...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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Harnessing the power of plants with Professor George Lomonossoff

June 1, 2012
Insight
Nature can provide the starting point for many drugs, pharmaceuticals and vaccines – and plants are no exception. Professor George Lomonossoff has recently been named Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biotech, Biotechnology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Interviews, Pharmaceutical
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Microbiology targets food safety

September 16, 2008
Feature
As producers and retailers increasingly source materials from around the world, the challenge of ensuring the microbiological safety and quality of the food supply has become a global one. Here...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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Prudence and policy – reducing the risks of synthetic biology

August 21, 2008
Feature
In theory synthetic biology is the bioterrorists' best friend. So, ask Damon Terrill and Andy Peek, if the technology is evolving to increase the opportunities for misuse, what can and...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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Microbiology in a box

September 19, 2007
Feature
With the ever increasing need to reduce costs and respond to Government initiatives and infection control issues relating to emerging resistance, as exemplified by Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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Paperless microbiology goes live

March 22, 2005
Feature
LIMS implementation at a national microbiology reference laboratory sets new standards
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, In Depth, Pharmaceutical
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