Industry News 6 - Lab Innovations UK

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.

Pomegranate Substance Improves Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice

Read about the discovery into using a molecule from cranberry to help treat Alzheimer symptoms.

DNA Analysis Reveals the Origin of New Zealand’s “Mysterious” Extinct Duck

Read on to discover the new origins of the mergansers in the Southern Hemisphere

‘Citizen army’ sought to assess Scotland’s mosquito threat

Scientisits, academics, medical experts and goverment institutions are being recruited to help collaborate on a project to track the activities of mosquitos in Scotland. The project based in University of Glasgow, the MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research (CVR), the UK Health Security Agency and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, it has also been […]

Study sheds light on the white dwarf star, likely destroyer of our solar system

Read this fascinating piece about the determined future of our sun

PFAS: US limits ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water for first time

Read this new story looking into limiting the PFAS chemicals found in American tap water.

Report warns of crisis as Europe’s generic medicines reduced

Read this new report warning of a possible upcoming crisis to generic medication

‘A mystical experience’: millions watch total solar eclipse sweep across North America

Emotions ran high as day turned to night yesterday, during Americas total solar eclipse

Birmingham wins backing for ‘lollipop’ mouth cancer diagnostic

A new advancement in mouth cancer diagnostics has been discovered: a biocompatible hydrogen gel that can be moulded into a lollipop-style solid. This innovation has garnered backing from Cancer Research UK and the Physical Sciences Research Council.

Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds

Researchers have discovered that dogs can understand certain words by monitoring their brain activity. These words go beyond expectations like ‘sit’ and ‘fetch’ and can even include certain nouns.