Articles tagged with "In Depth"

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The ticking of the clock

February 15, 2016
2015 L’Oréal-UNESCO UK & Ireland Women In Science fellowship winner Dr Aarti Jagannath has the molecular mysteries of the circadian clock in her sights…

When does ageing become disease?

February 8, 2016
Our understanding of the molecular process of ageing is growing, as such our understanding of risk from specific ‘age-related’ diseases is becoming clearer says Professor Jamie Timmons.

Waiting for the big one

February 3, 2016
Many stars produce flares thousands of times more powerful than any we have seen on our own...so far. Which raises the question – could one of these potentially devastating 'superflares'...

The Great LIMS Challenge

January 28, 2016
Inventory problems, traceability issues and analysis mistakes – just some of the daily headaches facing lab managers across the land. So, can a LIMS really help with all this?

Getting to know the real you

January 21, 2016
Bacterial cells living within our bodies out number our ‘own’ cells – so just how seriously should we take the health of these internal aliens? Very, says Glenn Taylor; for...

Getting clingy: Synthetic glycopolymer hydrogels as substrates to test mucoadhesion

January 19, 2016
Researchers from the University of Reading have developed novel glycopolymer hydrogels that could be used in place of animal tissues in the evaluation of adhesion and retention of dosage forms.

Swimming out from an evolutionary shadow

January 14, 2016
We hear how the humble turtle has been problematic to classify correctly in an evolutionary context, and how hard work and a spot of luck has changed this…

Dark energy: the cosmic frontier

January 7, 2016
Seventeen years ago astronomers announced a remarkable observation – the Universe’s expansion is accelerating.

Three steps to fix the antibody market

January 5, 2016
Buyer beware may be a common adage, but purchasing antibodies has become a gamble, says Dr Jason Li.

How Sartorius have taken the leap and donated

December 31, 2015
As part of the Instrumental Access campaign we hear from one of the donor companies on why you and your company should join them in helping scientists in developing nations

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