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Genome lab looks to plant growth
User application article A new project (RevGenUK) is being launched at the John Innes Centre in Norwich to help geneticists understand how plants grow
News from BBSRC (13 May 2008)
Cold quantum matter given a European twist
Technical background article Euroquam programme aims to provide a platform for exchange between scientists from different disciplines and countries and in particular to stimulate collaborations between experiment and theory
News from European Science Foundation ( 8 May 2008)
Fundamental issues of 'slow' and 'fast' light
Technical background article The goal of replacing electronics with optics for processing data in computers is coming closer through cutting edge European research into the mysterious properties of 'fast' and 'slow' light
News from European Science Foundation (25 April 2008)
Reach discounts 'are of doubtful value'
Chemical Business Association says that the recently announced discounts on Reach registration fees were of 'doubtful value' in making the new legislation affordable for small and medium-sized firms
News from Chemical Business Association (23 April 2008)
ICR nominates its first chartered scientist
Fiona Graham, an academic research co-ordinator in research and development at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, was awarded for her achievement with a certificate at the ICR's 2008 annual general meeting
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (11 April 2008)
ICR conference enjoys international feel
Europe's largest clinical research event opened with over 800 delegates at Birmingham's International Convention Centre for the Institute of Clinical Research's (ICR) spring conference and exhibition
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (10 April 2008)
Special interest group focuses on research nurses
Role recognition, assessing training requirements and meeting skills gaps are top of the agenda for the latest special interest group (SIG) from the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR)
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) ( 2 April 2008)
Copper in forefront of fight against C Difficile
Technical background article Researchers at the University of Southampton have established that copper surfaces can inactivate the virulent hospital superbug Clostridium difficile
News from Copper Development Association (27 March 2008)
New guidance covers storage of liquids in IBCs
The guidance sets out good practice for the industry and it will provide a reference point for the HSE in assessing operating standards.
News from Chemical Business Association (19 March 2008)
Free training at Microscience 2008 event
As part of its remit to teach and improve microscopy, the Royal Microscopical Society will be offering a number of charitable bursaries and free training opportunities at Microscience 2008 in London
News from Royal Microscopical Society (17 March 2008)
The future of stable beams in nuclear astrophysics
Technical background article One of the great ongoing challenges of astrophysics, to find out how stars evolve and die, is to be tackled in an ambitious European research programme
News from European Science Foundation (13 March 2008)
Epilepsy and PMT brain receptor is decoded
Technical background article Scientists funded by BBSRC have published new research in the journal Molecular Pharmacology identifying the structure of a receptor in the brain implicated in epilepsy and pre-menstrual tension
News from BBSRC (10 March 2008)
GCP compliance course is a success at ICR facility
GCP) Compliance in Document Management course, which was worth 10 CPD points for members, was held at the ICR's new conference and training facilities at its Buckinghamshire headquarters in Bourne End
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) ( 4 March 2008)
Novel mechanism regulates CO2 fixation in plants
Technical background article Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded scientists at the University of Essex have discovered a new mechanism that slows the process of carbon dioxide fixation in plants
News from BBSRC ( 4 March 2008)
Network tackles neurosocieties head-on
Technical background article The neurosciences have such a wide-ranging influence on so many areas of life that a new concept of the community has developed called 'neurosocieties'
News from European Science Foundation (28 February 2008)
Stem cell 'breakthrough' in understanding cancer
Technical background article Research should lead to less aggressive treatment for disease and could result in the development of new and more effective drugs, an international conference on stem cell biology was told last month
News from European Science Foundation (27 February 2008)
Bacteria 'can be made to spin spider silk'
Technical background article Biological and medical research is on the threshold of a new era based on better understanding of how large organic molecules bind together and recognise each other
News from European Science Foundation (26 February 2008)
Metal hybrids will revolutionise materials science
Technical background article The materials called MOFs (metal organic frameworks) represent one of the biggest breakthroughs in solid state science whose potential is only just being realised, according to the ESF
News from European Science Foundation (25 February 2008)
ICR wins Investor in People award
The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) is celebrating this month after being awarded Investors in People (IiP) status and described as "a highly aspirational and ambitious organisation"
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (22 February 2008)
Healthcare scientists win Royal honours
Alan Potter, chief executive of the Institute of Biomedical Science, and Graham Beastall, president of the ACB, have been granted honours by the British monarch Elizabeth II
News from Labs Are Vital (21 February 2008)
Institute of Biotechnology takes a Queen's prize
The institute, which has received significant funding from BBSRC since its inception, has been recognised for its entrepreneurial approach to exploiting biotechnological research
News from BBSRC (19 February 2008)
A new class of drug for asthma and allergy
Technical background article A team of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded scientists has moved a step closer to developing a new class of effective asthma and allergy drugs
News from BBSRC (15 February 2008)
CBA names its Diamond award winners
The UK Chemical Business Association (CBA) announced its Diamond Award winners for 2008 at a special ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday 6 February
News from Chemical Business Association (15 February 2008)
Microscience 2008 is all about microscopy
World authorities on microscopy and analysis come together in a new-format scientific conference to run concurrently with a major microscopy and imaging exhibition at London's Excel on 23-26 June
News from Royal Microscopical Society (11 February 2008)
Campaign applauds strategy for healthcare science
The Scottish government has launched a new strategy for healthcare science, 'Safe, accurate and effective: an action plan for healthcare science in NHS Scotland'
News from Labs Are Vital ( 8 February 2008)
Speaker programme announced for 2008 ICR meeting
The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has announced the speaker programme for its forthcoming annual spring conference and exhibition - the largest clinical research event of its kind in Europe
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) ( 7 February 2008)
CRT licenses antibody technology to Glycart
Specialist oncology-focused development and commercialisation company has granted an exclusive worldwide licence to Glycart Biotechnology to develop a preclinical antibody for the treatment of cancer
News from Cancer Research UK (18 January 2008)
Fees for Reach registration are 'excessive'
The scale of Reach fees proposed by the new European Chemicals Agency was described as excessive in principle and practice by the Chemical Business Association (CBA)
News from Chemical Business Association (12 December 2007)
Big names and big issues at microscopy event
Plenary speakers list at Microscience 2008 includes such eminences as David King, Harry Kroto, Stefan Hell, and Knut Urban; call for papers deadline is end of February 2008
News from Royal Microscopical Society (10 December 2007)
Law, commerce and chemical industry standards
CBA has developed a new seminar which helps companies in the chemical supply chain navigate the interactions between the law, commercial priorities and industry standards, such as product stewardship
News from Chemical Business Association (12 November 2007)
Cleanroom to boost Scottish technology
The facility will be able to house up to five companies and each unit will combine cleanroom space and office accommodation while there will be a shared reception area and meeting facilities
News from Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian ( 9 November 2007)
Achema 2009: a global laboratory meeting point
Within Achema 2009's three laboratory and analytical halls alone there will be around 40,000 visitors flocking to see exhibits from almost 700 companies, from no fewer than 30 countries
News from Achema ( 9 November 2007)
Flavonoid in food reduces risk of heart disease
Technical background article Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have found that compounds present in the blood after eating a flavonoid rich meal reduce some early signs of heart disease
News from BBSRC (31 October 2007)
Mandatory folic acid fortification challenged
Technical background article The liver is an easily saturated system, and fortification could lead to significant unmetabolised folic acid entering the blood stream, with the potential to cause a number of health problems
News from Institute of Food Research (31 October 2007)
CBA says Reach fees have reached the sky
Chemical Business Association (CBA) complains about scale of proposed Reach fees - some of which increase by several hundred per cent over the figures originally proposed by the European Commission
News from Chemical Business Association (24 October 2007)
The science may be micro, yet the event grows big
Microscience, said to be Europe's largest microscopy and imaging event, is on track to being biggest ever in 2008 and expands to four days
News from Royal Microscopical Society (24 October 2007)
ICR is now a Science Council licensed body
Institute of Clinical Research will be able to grant chartered scientist status, which will help its efforts in raising and recognising qualifications and experience
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (17 October 2007)
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