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Transformative Route to Chemically Recyclable Plastics
Researchers in the Chirik Lab have discovered a potentially game-changing new molecule – from a material known for over a century and used to make common products like tires and shoe soles – with vast implications for fulfilling that promise through depolymerization.
26 January 2021
© Technology Networks
Super Slow Motion Crystal Structures
Researchers at the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen have now managed to film, for the first time, the laser transformation of a crystal structure with nanometre resolution and in slow motion in an electron microscope.
25 January 2021
© Technology Networks
UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan
The vaccination programme will be expanded so all adults can be vaccinated by the autumn.
13 January 2021
© gov.uk
Large Mammals Essential for Soil Health
The findings evidence for the first time the importance of these animals to the nitrogen cycle and serve as yet another warning of the ecosystem losses caused when large mammals disappear from tropical forests.
18 January 2021
© Technology Networks
Algal Communities Locked in a Simplified State by Ocean Acidification
Researchers from Japan have discovered that ocean acidification keeps algal communities locked in a simplified state of low biodiversity.
18 January 2021
© Technology Networks
Greenland Melting May Be Expedited by Sedimentary Bacteria
Bacteria are likely triggering greater melting on the Greenland ice sheet, possibly increasing the island’s contribution to sea-level rise.
15 January 2021
© Technology Networks
How Viruses "Pack Up" To Infect
Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus ‘package up’ their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.
11 January 2021
© Technology Networks
New Lab-on-a-Chip Turns Blood Test Snapshots Into Continuous Movies
The “Real-time ELISA,” is able to perform many blood tests very quickly and then stitch the individual results together to enable continuous, real-time monitoring of a patient’s blood chemistry.
11 January 2021
© Technology Networks
What Gives Cells an Appetite for Viruses?
A team led by UT Southwestern researchers has identified a key gene necessary for cells to consume and destroy viruses.
17 December 2020
© Technology Networks
Essential Workers Win TIME's 2020 Person of the Year Reader Poll
Essential workers—the nurses, doctors, delivery people, grocery-store employees and many others who continue to risk their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic—have won TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year reader poll.
7 December 2020
© TIME
Reducing cycle duration of VPHP biodecontamination
Decreasing the time needed for biodecontamination cycles impacts H2O2 consumption and productivity. The knock on benefits on the bottom line have meant increased efforts by suppliers to provide equipment that enables this.
9 December 2020
© Cleanroom Technology
How Our Brain Separates Fact From Possibility
New insights into the impact word choice has on how we make distinctions between what’s real vs. what’s merely possible.
8 December 2020
© Technology Networks
A coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has been approved for use in the UK.
The vaccine has met strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness set out by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
2 December 2020
© NHS
Team Develops Transcription Factor Library for Cell Engineering
Found a way to systematically extract hundreds of different cells quickly and easily from iPS using transcription factors, including neurons, connective tissue and blood vessel cells.
1 December 2020
© Technology Networks
"Seaweed"-Like Filter Could Remove Heavy Metals From Contaminated Water
Osaka University has developed a nanopowder shaped like seaweed for a water filter to help remove toxic metal ions.
30 November 2020
© Technology Networks
Microplastics Found at the Top of Mount Everest
Scientists have identified the highest recorded microplastics ever found on Earth – at an altitude of more than 8,000 metres, close to the summit of Mount Everest.
23 November 2020
© Technology Networks
Predicting trends in clinical motion tracking technologies
Read an expert vision of the future where clinicians have been wooed by motion tracking wearables to collect inertial data, into further investment in more complex artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies such as integrated inertial motion sensor systems for personalised patient care.
18 November 2020
Reaching for Answers: Exploring Movement in the Brain
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago has found that neuronal population dynamics in the motor cortex are very different during reaching and grasping behavior.
18 November 2020
© Technology Networks
A step towards an environmentally friendly Lithium ion battery
A new process for restoring spent cathodes to mint condition could make it more economical to recycle lithium-ion batteries.
13 November 2020
Neuron-Growing Ink Offers Hope for Nerve Repair
Researchers have developed a neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s own electrical signals to precisely guide the growth of nerve cells.
11 November 2020
© Technology Networks
Pfizer vaccine trial success signals breakthrough in pandemic battle
Pfizer experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective based on initial trial results.
9 November 2020
© Reuters
Controlling the Building Blocks of Better Plastics
By controlling the spatial orientation of the propylene building blocks and additional polar components, it should be possible to create a new generation of attractive, engineered, specialty plastics, with improved wettability or enhanced degradability, based on Polypropylene.
2 November 2020
© Technology Networks
An artificial cell on a chip
This “cell on a chip” is useful not only for studying processes in cells, but also for the development of new synthetic pathways for chemical applications or for biological active substances in medicine.
28 October 2020
© Laboratory News
Significant water deposits on the moon confirmed
NASA has now announced that the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the Moon.
26 October 2020
© Laboratory News
Protective Protein Shield for Bacteria in Times of Stress
Even bacteria and plant cells have to cope with stress. They express various specific stress proteins. A group of scientists have now discovered a protective mechanism in cyanobacteria as well as in chloroplasts of plant cells: Complex ring structures formed by a protein attach to cell membranes and dissociate.
26 October 2020
© Technology Networks
Sitting Might Not Always Be Bad for Your Brain
It’s generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise. However, when it comes to the brain and cognition, a new study of older adults from Colorado State University suggests that some sedentariness isn’t all bad.
19 October 2020
© Technology Networks
Scientists precisely measure total amount of matter in the universe
A top goal in cosmology is to precisely measure the total amount of matter in the universe, a daunting exercise for even the most mathematically proficient.
9 October 2020
© Laboratory News
Nerve Cell Activity Shows How Confident We Are
A recent study by researchers at the University of Bonn have found that the activity of individual nerve cells in the brain tells us how confident we are in our decisions.
12 October 2020
© Technology Networks
Going clean and green: A recycled polyester cleanroom wipe
Companies are trying to incorporate sustainable business practices into their daily practices. Contec have taken steps towards this with the release of ReFIBE, a recycled polyester cleanroom wipe allowing sustainability in a single-use world
7 October 2020
© Cleanroom Technology
Algorithm Fast-Forwards Quantum Simulations To Solve Out-of-Reach Problems
A newly discovered algorithm that fast forwards simulations is expected to bring greater use ability to current and near-term quantum computers, opening the way for applications to run past strict time limits that hamper many quantum calculations.
6 October 2020
© Technology Networks
Science and scientists held in high esteem across the globe
Scientists and their research are widely viewed in a positive light across global publics, and large majorities believe government investments in scientific research yield benefits for society.
1 October 2020
© Laboratory News
Legionella pneumophila water testing
Diamidex have launched Legionella puneumophila water testing. How it works… Safety and Traceability, Easy Protocole and Data Integration in your System.
6 October 2020
© Diamidex
AES releases three new standard cleanroom models
AES Clean Technology has launched the Faciliflex Express product line that includes design, material, HVAC and installation.
28 September 2020
© Cleanroom Technology
Model for Anticipating Viral Transmission Could Help To Optimize Disease Control Measures
Researchers propose a mathematical model to better understand the dynamics of the interactions between microorganisms within hosts and their transmission ability.
28 September 2020
© Technology Networks
Office Principles launches specialist laboratory division
Principle Laboratories has launched to provide a bespoke technical service and one-stop solution for its growing number of clients.
16 September 2020
© Cleanroom Technology
UV Radiation Also Modifies DNA Far Away From the Entry Point of Light
The integrity of human genetics information is endangered by ultraviolet light and may cause skin cancers. For the first time, researchers have shown that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation.
15 September 2020
© Technology Networks
Brain Imaging During Tactile Stimulation Can Tell Left- and Right-Handers Apart
Do you ever wonder if the brains of right-handed people work differently from those who are left handers? By observing their brain activity in response to stimuli or tasks, is it possible to distinguish between them?
15 September 2020
© Technology Networks
Unravelling what makes memories so detailed and enduring
Our personal memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be etched in our minds with precision and clarity, for years to come. Distinct from other memories of 2020.
14 September 2020
© Laboratory News
Sanofi and GSK initiate Phase 1/2 clinical trial of COVID-19 adjuvanted recombinant protein-based vaccine candidate
Pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi Pasteur have enrolled more than 400 people for a clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
9 August 2020
© The Independant
Thermo Fisher launches Smart-Vue Pro remote monitoring system
Available on-premises or in the cloud, Smart-Vue Pro provides real-time, continuous monitoring of laboratory equipment parameters and immediately notifies users about off-limit measurements that could compromise the safety and integrity of samples, according to the company. It delivers notifications by email, text message, or phone call.
2 September 2020
© Manufacturing Chemist
Covid-19: 'possible' Oxford vaccine data will be put before regulators this year
Director of group says Chris Whitty hopes the vaccine will be ready before winter 2021 but has the right to be cautious.
25 August 2020
© The Guardian
Asthma ‘game-changer’ as Glasgow team announce 'breakthrough treatment'
Scientists have announced a breakthrough that could help develop a new treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
26 August 2020
© Lab Mate
Victory for Team GB at this year's International Chemistry Olympiad
A team of 4 A-Level students from the UK, completely dominated the awards ceremony at the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad, achieving one gold medal and 3 silver medals!
20 August 2020
© The Royal Society of Chemistry
Laboratory automation: benefits and challenges
Automation has changed laboratories during the past 40 years. It has allowed laboratories to complete more tests — of a greater variety — with fewer staff and lower costs.
28 July 2020
© Manufacturing Chemist
Microplastics Found in Every Human Tissue Studied
Scientists announce that they are among the first to examine micro- and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues.
18 August 2020
© Technology Networks
Al stratification significantly improves treatment outcomes for COVID-19 patients
AN EIT Health project indicates early positive results on improving treatment outcomes of patients hospitalised with severe COVID-19.
11 August 2020
© Laboratory News
AEO, AEV and ESSA secure go-date for exhibitions
A combined group of members from the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), led by the associations, has today secured the long-awaited go-date for the exhibitions industry for the 1st October 2020.
7 August 2020
© The Association of Event Organisers
Get back to business safely
Laboratory News have collaborated with Kimberly-Clark, Professional, KIMTECH and UKSPA to return to the lab safely.
7 August 2020
© Laboratory News
Digital Futures - a new frontier for science exploration and discover
The RSC has published a report, as a follow up to Science Horizons which engaged 700 academic researchers globally to seek views on key trends. The report demonstrates recent advances in AI, robotics, data analysis, modelling and stimulation which have enabled scientists to augment their research, advancing discovery quickly
7 August 2020
© The Royal Society of Chemistry
£400 million to fund the growth of British Innovation
Seven major research and innovation projects across the UK, have recieved multi-million pound funding in order to drive local economic growth as we recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
26 June 2020
© Laboratory News
Learning Digitally in a Pandemic
COVID-19 and the changing landscape of education: an academic pathologist’s view
26 June 2020
© The Pathologist
How can robots help in a pandemic?
While epidemiologists search for a vaccine for the novel COVID-19 virus, researchers at the University of California – San Diego are championing robots as an effective tool for managing the pandemic.
30 April 2020
© International Lab Mate
Breakthroughs in Laboratory Medicine
From brain biomarkers to common mutations and COVID-19 consolidation, The Pathologist magazine share a snapshot of the latest news in pathology and lab medicine.
20 May 2020
© The Pathologist
Chemical Recycling of Bioplastic Offers Up Bonus Solvent
A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath.
22 May 2020
© Technology Networks
Will our climate bounce back as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown?
Researchers at Stanford University are studying the energy and environment landscape as people shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. According to the Global Carbon Project, emissions have dropped as much as 17 percent globally. But will there be a permanent change or pattern post-pandemic? Or will roar back next year?
19 May 2020
© Nature Climate Change
Transforming clinical to COVID
© The Francis Crick Institute
Scientists on Standby
In the UK alone, we need to scale up to delivering 100,000 tests per day. Can you lend your scientific skills and experience to support COVID-19 testing and screening? Or provide laboratory space and equipment? If so, Scientists on Standby need your help.
24 April 2020
© Scientists on Standby
Transforming clinical to COVID
L7 Informatics and Contamination Source Identification (CSI) are partnering to provide ‘ready to go’ COVID-19 workflows based on CDC testing protocol.
22 April 2020
© Scientific Computing World
COVID-19 testing in an inflatable lab
The Beijing Genomics Institute have worked in collaboration with Etopia to jointly design the Huo-Yan Air Lab, an inflatable P2 level biosafety laboratory to rapidly build up COVID-19 screening and testing.
9 April 2020
© Laboratory News
A small solution to the plastics problem...
German scientists have found a small solution to the plastic problem… bacteria that can feed on toxic polyurethane based plastic products!
7 April 2020
© BioTechniques
Could artificial intelligence be the key to fighting coronavirus?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, scientists are utilizing artificial intelligence to develop new solutions to the coronavirus pandemic.
31 March 2020
© BioTechniques
Going round in circles - single use plastic in the lab
Single use plastics are a staple in the lab – but they are also are part of the plastics pollution problem. Here Bill Walford talks to Jeremy Carter about his recently launched campaign to increase the use of re-usable glassware…
9 April 2020
© Laboratory News
GSK and Vir Biotechnology enter collaboration to find coronavirus solutions
GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology announced today they have signed a binding agreement to enter into a collaboration to research and develop solutions for COVID-19.
6 April 2020
© GlaxoSmithKline
Francis Crick Institute and UCLH develop COVID-19 testing service
NHS staff testing for COVID-19 has been boosted by repurposing the Francis Crick Institute’s laboratory facilities as a testing facility, to help combat the spread of infection and allow key workers to perform lifesaving duties and remain safe.
2 April 2020
© The Francis Crick Institute
If you’re working or studying from home over the next few weeks, perhaps remember the example Newton set. Having time to muse and experiment in unstructured comfort proved life-changing for him — and no one remembers whether he made it out of his pajamas before noon.
27 March 2020
© The Washington Post
New COVID-19 test delivers diagnoses three times faster
A new test for the novel coronavirus has been developed by researchers at Oxford University. They say the test yields results more than three times faster than current diagnostics and is simpler to use. The new test detects a positive or negative result in half an hour, whereas previous virus RNA tests typically take up to two hours to produce a finding.
20 March 2020
© Chemistry World
3M partners with Ford to help accelerate COVID-19 response
3M and Ford will collaborate on making more powered air purifying respirators to help in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak
24 March 2020
© Cleanroom Technology
Revised biopharma R&D tax credit cap
The UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) has welcomed revised proposals put forward by HM Treasury to ensure genuine biotech companies are not penalised by a cap on R&D tax credits. The new cap design proposal follows the BIA campaign for the cap to limit R&D tax credit payments to SMEs to three-times their PAYE and NI contributions.
23 March 2020
© Manufacturing Chemist
Managing laboratories in the cloud
There is an increasing tendency for cloud-based laboratory informatics systems to scale business growth and allow lab managers to collaborate and share data with peers and organisations in different locations. Estimates suggest over the next 5 years the global laboratory informatics market will reach $3.8 billion!
12 February 2020
© Scientific Computing World
Researchers will continue to work together after Brexit
Directors of the Francis Crick Institute, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory wrote a joint letter outlining continued collaborations between researchers in the UK, Europe and beyond. Brexit won’t stop the researcher’s work to tackle pressing problems such as disease, climate change and ageing.
31 January 2020
© The Francis Crick Institute
Ditching pipettes for computers?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made a lasting impact in the bioprocessing sector. AI is making its mark across modern medicine with companies making use of it to increase efficiency in manufacturing of medicine to create the best outcome for patients. At the start of 2020, some said that AI was more accurate than doctors in diagnosing breast cancer. The question is… how quickly do we think AI will be at the forefront of the laboratory sector?
22 January 2020
© Manufacturing Chemist
Taming the smoking gun
Safety regulators have been scrambling to catch up with the explosion of popularity of vaping. Chemicals given off by the device itself are one of the biggest concerns but studies of extractables and leachables could make vaping safer. These are essentially chemical compounds that are extracted out of device materials under laboratory conditions.
4 February 2020
© Laboratory News
Genetic rewiring drives cancer’s drug resistance
The Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified a micro RNA which may improve susceptibility to chemotherapy of bile duct cancer
18 February 2020
© Laboratory News
What is fantastic to see? The top 5 awards in America's National STEM contest awarded to all women for the first time ever!
At a U.S. national science and engineering competition for middle schoolers, all five top prizes were awarded to girls for the first time ever this year.
20 November 2019