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Personalised medicine demands diversity in clinical trials

February 23, 2022
Equity requires us to recognise and celebrate our differences, especially when it comes to health. To exemplify the need for diversity in clinical trials, Daniel Cook discusses what the underlying...

Breakthrough technique set to improve robotic cancer surgery

February 18, 2022
The National Robotarium has received funds to develop a method to remove the margin of error for surgeons, giving them confidence that they have removed the correct amount of tissue...

Moving from ‘Use by’ to ‘Best before’ dates: participate in the project

February 17, 2022
Many producers have elected to display 'Best before' in place of 'Use by' dates on fresh pasteurised milk products. A decision that has the potential to dramatically reduce consumer waste...

Incorporating valuable microbiome data into drug development pipeline

February 16, 2022
A three-phase project will build a ‘Microbiome Atlas’ to power an algorithm for predicting the microbiome’s effect on the mechanisms of drugs in the body. This atlas will map out...

Making an impact in remote laboratory research

February 16, 2022
During Lab Innovations last November, Anna Cooper and Raymond Wong were delighted to pick up the ‘Most impactful laboratory research model or simulation award’ at the 2021 Lab Awards on...

Laboratory worker allergies go under the microscope 

February 8, 2022
To date, there are relatively few studies on the relationship between exposure to laboratory allergens and animals and the incidence of lab-related allergies. Here, Jennifer Wright looks at newer studies...

Applying MATIC to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer

February 4, 2022
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new tool to harness immune cells from tumours to fight cancer rapidly and effectively. Using a new technology called microfluidic affinity targeting of infiltrating...

Liquid biopsy for solid tumour research

February 3, 2022
Liquid biopsy is becoming more and more promising for solid tumour research, detection and surveillance. Here, Lab News asks Dr Han Wei what liquid biopsy is, the advantages and challenges...

BIA response to conclusion of NICE methods and processes review

January 31, 2022
BioIndustry Association expert expresses disappointment in the scope of the conclusions draw by NICE in its review of Health Technology Assessments methods and processes. By sticking so closely to what...

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