Software untangles genetics linked to common ancestry
Aston University has worked with international partners to develop a software package which helps scientists answer key questions about genetic factors associated with shared characteristics among different species.
Called CALANGO (comparative analysis with annotation-based genomic...
Putting scientific research to better use
Plain-speaking research summaries could help the public make more informed decisions in major societal issues like COVID-19, says Charlie Rapple, co-founder of Kudos.
Misinformation about science and healthcare spreads quickly – and acting on the...
In the blink of an eye
Blinking an eye may seem a simple action, but in this issue, we learn how imperative it is for eye health. Professor James Wolffsohn, Chair of Optometry and associate pro-vice-chancellor of Aston University, casts...
Addressing the language tax in life sciences
As a researcher, there are few things more vital to your reputation than your publishing record. But what if your native language is not English? Is this a significant problem? How can it be...
Advances in syringe technologies open up new opportunities
Interest in the convenience and safety of pre-filled syringes is growing to the extent that some commentators are suggesting they will largely replace the traditional syringe for standard medical care.
The technology has been around...
Is your IP Strategy fit for purpose? – Five Questions to Ask Yourself
As a result of the lockdown due to the global pandemic there is a greater need and renewed focus on using innovation to kick-start the economic recovery. The result is significant investment in R&D...
Automated drug discovery platform brings about paradigm change for research
Bringing a single new drug to market takes years of research and costs billions – with the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting even more how critical it is to accelerate this process. The high costs and...
‘Super jelly’ can survive being run over by a car
Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it’s 80 per cent water.
The soft-yet-strong material, developed...
EXPANSION OF NETPARK OFFERS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES ROOM FOR GROWTH
The North-East Technology Park in County Durham – or NETPark as it is known – provides science, technology and engineering companies with the type of world-class laboratory, clean room and office space they require...
Supercharged natural killer cells may hold promise for cancer
A type of ‘supercharged’ immune cell could be mass-produced to help fight cancer.
The researchers behind the early-stage finding, from Imperial College London, say the development could mark the next generation of cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments,...
Is your Invention Plausible?
Alex Bone, Patent Attorney, Partner, AA Thornton
The market exclusivity provided by a patent can be crucial for allowing a company to obtain a return on their R&D investment.
A patent is essentially a deal in which,...
3D PRINTED LIVER AIDS LIFE SAVING SURGERY
Surgeons will perform liver resections with greater accuracy and deliver improved patient outcomes thanks to new research by Nottingham Trent University. Senior research fellow Richard Arm has developed a way to 3D-print scan data...
Relentlessly searching for the cure
Martina Slapkova - Research Information Co-ordinator at the Motor Neurone Disease Association
Motor neuron disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis across the globe, has been puzzling researchers and clinicians ever since it was...
Over 1,000 genes linked to severe COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Stanford University in the US have discovered specific genetic signals in people who develop severe coronavirus infection.
Age, body mass index and pre-existing health problems are known to...
Tackling critical health challenges in space
New research by The University of Manchester will enhance the power of bioprinting technology, opening doors to transform advances in medicine and address critical health challenges faced by astronauts during space missions.
Bioprinting involves using...
Discovering a new future through Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
A number of industry sectors including aviation, retail and financial services have long applied data and utilised analytics to augment human capabilities, optimise their customer engagement and maximise returns.
Indeed the term Artificial Intelligence (AI),...