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Are humans really a ‘super predator’?

November 2, 2015
A recent study has revealed human hunting behaviour may be altering the ecological and evolutionary processes of the planet.

Ultrasound speeds up skin recovery

August 26, 2015
Scientists have discovered that ultrasound treatment can accelerate the healing process of skin wounds. Using ultrasound vibrations, a research team at the University of Sheffield found they could simulate regeneration...

Chemical Probes Portal

August 12, 2015
New website – Chemical Probes Portal – has been launched to help researchers choose better quality research tools and avoid errors in biomedical research. The new site aims to predict...

Are you older than you look?

July 27, 2015
By using biomarkers, scientists have measured the aging process in young adults. Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem used a subset of biomarkers which allowed them to quantify both...

Stem cell proteins can regenerate bones

June 25, 2015
By using proteins from stem cells, scientists have developed a method to regrow bone tissue. A research team the Gladstone Institutes used proteins produced by stem cells rather than the...

New polymer key for artificial blood vessels

June 19, 2015
By using a specially created polymer, scientists have developed fully functioning artificial blood vessels. The research team, from the Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry at the Vienna University of Technology,...

Mini-lungs to help the study of cystic fibrosis

April 14, 2015
By using stem cells, scientists have created what they refer to as mini-lungs to aid cystic fibrosis studies. Scientists at the University of Cambridge used stem cells derived from the...

Disease-in-a-dish takes autism research to the next level

April 2, 2015
As a result of the delay in autism treatment, scientists propose ‘disease-in-a-dish’ approach to speed up the progress. A research team at the University of California in San Diego believe...

Stem cells to repair damaged tissue

April 1, 2015
Researchers have developed a method to grow stem cells that can repair damaged connective tissue.Scientists at the University of Manchester used rats with joint defects and grew embryonic stem cells...

Compound in grapes prevents memory loss

March 16, 2015
An antioxidant in grapes and peanuts may help prevent age-related decline in memory. A team at Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine applied spatial learning and...

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