Growing microtumours in a dish hailed as ‘rapid way to identify tumour genes’
Researchers have identified a new way to screen genes that cause several different types of cancers to grow, identifying particularly promising targets for precision oncology in oral and esophageal squamous cancers.
The study, published in...
Genomics leads fight against antimicrobial resistant typhoid
A genomic survey of typhoid fever in Zimbabwe has shown how the bacteria behind recent outbreaks evolved extra levels of antimicrobial resistance.
Researchers from the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory, Quadram Institute and University of East...
Forget sweet dreams – sweet genes could explain why a bad night’s sleep makes...
Parents of newborns might feel like they have aged a few years in those early months of sleepless nights. Now, scientists at the University of Leicester are investigating whether the secret to both a...
Velvet Worm slime could inspire sustainable synthetic materials
Fibers produced from the slime exhibit a strength akin to nylon, yet they can dissolve in water and be reconstituted into new fibers.
n the tropical, temperate forests it calls home, the velvet worm uses...
Unlocking the secret strength of marine mussels
Discovery may lead to medical advances in bio-implants, wearable sensors, & more.
How do you create strong, yet quick-release connections between living and non-living tissues? This is a question that continues to puzzle bioengineers who...
Organ functions of the human yolk sac revealed
The role of the human yolk sac in supporting early embryonic development and the first wave of the prenatal immune system has been mapped in a study published in Science.
Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger...
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...
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...
AI disease testing platform developed for military use
Drive to improve the UK’s capability to manage and treat personnel affected by virulent infectious agents.
A portable prototype of an AI-powered disease testing platform for the military is being funded by the Defence and...
New materials could lead to implantable treatments for epilepsy
A prospective cure for one type of epilepsy could be one step closer,         using flexible brain implants.
Bioengineering researchers from the University of Glasgow have investigated new...
NETPark – A Jewel in the region’s business crown
NETPark is a globally significant science park where innovation is the order of every day. It is where thinkers go to think, inventors go to invent, and doers go to do.
In the almost 20...
Revealed: the first wiring map of neurons in insect brain
Researchers have built the first ever map showing every single neuron and their wiring in the brain of the fruit fly larva.
This huge step forwards in science will ultimately help us understand the basic...
New ‘gene therapy factory’ opens
A new Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has opened in Bristol to expand the UK’s ability to develop and manufacture new gene and cell therapies.
The Centre will make products for the development of potentially curative...
Oxford biotech firm secures £13.2m to develop world’s first treatment for rare, incurable and...
SynaptixBio, whose aim is to treat the genetic central nervous system disease TUBB4A-related leukodystrophy, has successfully raised £11.05m in its latest funding round to add to the £2.125m of seed funding from the last...
Games and stimulation mitigate cognitive decline in older adults
Older people may be able to boost their working memory with a new approach that couples online therapeutic games with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.
Working memory is critical for people to function well in...
‘Avatar’ motion tech aids advances in disease research
AI and motion capture technology are helping track the progression of rare genetic diseases affecting movement - and could ultimately be used to monitor common medical conditions like strokes.
In two ground-breaking studies, published in...