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Tiny genome discovered provides hints for limits of life
October 9, 2026
Scientists have identified a previously unknown microorganism with the smallest genome yet found in an archaeon, a type of single-celled organism distinct from bacteria. Named Candidatus Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, it appears...
Magnetotactic bacteria project aims to develop living cancer ‘magnetobots’
July 12, 2026
Aston University is leading a €1.2m international research project to investigate whether naturally magnetic bacteria can be harnessed to deliver targeted cancer therapies. Funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)...
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Quantitative analysis of microplastics in shellfish using pyrolysis GCMS
March 16, 2026
Many analytical techniques are capable of quantifying microplastics and those larger than 20µm can be analysed by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy on a count-based method. It is impossible to analyse...
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Scientists find sweet spot for tackling resistant pathogen
February 4, 2026
Australian researchers have designed antibodies able to recognise a sugar present only on bacterial cells.
Particology joins £8.2 mill medicines manufacture consortium
December 14, 2025
Particle science contract research and development organisation Particology has been chosen to join the £8.2 million government-funded consortium charged with improving the manufacture of medicines in the UK.
Research gives new meaning to a slug of wine
December 8, 2025
Traditionally, slugs have been viewed with hostility by farmers but a new study suggests they might play a valuable part in improving one lucrative crop.
Evident returns to focus on the small and scientifically beautiful
October 18, 2025
One of the world’s best known photomicrography competitions, Evident’s Image of the Year, is inviting entries for 2026.
Climate change is boosting soil-based pathogen development warns report
June 28, 2025
Global warming is enhancing the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil microbes, warns a new report.
Bezos fund gives £1.2 million to develop livestock methane vaccine
August 10, 2024
The Bezos Earth Fund has awarded a UK medical institution a £1,200,000 grant to tackle livestock-methane, responsible for an estimated 14% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
RSB and Pirbright launch new biorisk professional registration scheme
July 13, 2024
The Royal Society of Biology and the Pirbright Institute have launched a new professional registration scheme for specialists in biorisk.
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