Rising Temperatures, Rising Seizures: The Hidden Dangers of Heatwaves for Epilepsy Patients
Heatwaves may trigger more seizures and abnormal brain activity in people with epilepsy, suggests study.
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Dundee’s MRC PPU Unit Secures £27.4M for Ground-breaking Disease Research and Drug Discovery
Dundee’s MRC PPU unit awarded £27.4M to advance Parkinson’s, cancer research, and drug development efforts.
AFRC Earns ISO 17025 Gold Standard for Mechanical Testing Lab Excellence
The AFRC achieves ISO 17025 certification, enhancing its world-class mechanical testing and research capabilities.
Machine Learning Revolutionizes Polymer Property Prediction
Japanese scientists use machine learning with X-ray diffraction to predict polymer properties, offering a non-destructive alternative.
Heriot-Watt Project Secures £750K to Develop Alternative to Painful Cancer Biopsies
Innovative method targets circulating tumour DNA in blood, potentially reducing reliance on painful biopsies.
Revolutionising organoid manufacturing: Monmouth Scientific Class 2 Biological Safety Cabinets enhance sterility and efficiency at Molecular Devices’ new Life Science facility
Molecular Devices launches a pioneering Cardiff facility for large-scale organoid production, enhancing drug discovery and aligning with UK Life Sciences Vision.
Verulam Scientific bring Supported Solutions to Lab Innovations
Systems, Consumables and Service from one local source – Big company delivery with small company care
Kaspar Hauser Mystery Solved, but Another Enigma Remains
New DNA tests debunk claims that Kaspar Hauser was a royal heir, but his origins remain unknown.
Bezos Earth Fund Grants £1.2M for Livestock Methane Reduction Research
RVC receives £1.2M from Bezos Earth Fund to explore vaccine solutions for cutting livestock methane emissions.
The parasite cure
Scientists repurpose a brain parasite to deliver treatments for neurological diseases, sparking hope and controversy.
Tasty Spoon: Restoring Taste for Dementia Patients
New technology aims to restore taste for dementia patients, improving their health and quality of life.
Heparin: A Promising Antidote for Cobra Venom Discovered
Researchers find that the common blood thinner heparin could be an affordable antidote for cobra bites
Overcoming the ‘Valley of Death’ in Net Zero Innovation
Discover how Heriot-Watt’s PrISMa platform accelerates carbon capture research with advanced simulations and analyses
Waste into Resource… Literally
Surrey researchers explore extracting phosphorus from urine to address global shortages, potentially meeting 11% of demand.
Elevating Biosafety: New Professional Registration Scheme for Biorisk Experts Launched
The Royal Society of Biology and Pirbright Institute launch the Bio-risk Professional Registration Scheme to set new biosafety standards.
Survey Reveals Limited Use of Non-Animal Models in R&D
Explore the current state of non-animal testing in life sciences with our latest insights. Innovative cell cultures, in silico models, and organoids are paving the way for more ethical research practices. Learn how collaboration and technology are driving this shift.
Frogs’ Sticky Secret: Nature’s Unexpected Defense Weapon
Researchers find slimy defence in frogs, offering potential for developing biomimetic adhesives.
Gut Microbiome “Digital Twin” Simulates Personalized Responses to Diet
Read new developments in using digital versions of SCFAs to stimulate reactions from diets
Seaweed-to-Packaging Spinout Scoops £4 Million-Plus Private Investment
The new company Kelpi has secured £4.35million in funding to launch its seaweed based biomaterial technology.
AI used to predict potential new antibiotics in ground-breaking study
A new study shows that scientists have used an algorithm to mimic the entirety of microbial diversity, advancing antibiotic resistance research.
