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Unmasking animal food allergens
Technical background article In theory all proteins have the potential to become allergens, but in practice the ability of animal food proteins to act as allergens depends on their evolutionary distance from a human equivalent
News from Institute of Food Research (15 October 2007)
New president for Gambica
Gambica, the association for instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology, has appointed Rod Taylor, founder and chairman of Seaward, as its president for the next two years
News from Gambica (12 October 2007)
Nobel win for stem cell pioneer Martin Evans
The UK National Stem Cell Network (UKNSCN), on behalf of the country's stem cell research community, has warmly welcomed the awarding of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine to Martin Evans
News from BBSRC (12 October 2007)
Funding doubles in cancer research
Cancer Research UK funded a record £315m of research last year, marking a near doubling in research funding since the charity was formed five years ago
News from Cancer Research UK (17 September 2007)
ICR cedlebrates exceptional exam result
The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has congratulated one of its Indian members after they received the highest exam result in the organisation's history
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (14 September 2007)
Novozymes, UCL, and CRT conclude collaboration
The collaboration will generate anti-CEA scFv molecules which will be genetically fused with albumin using Novozymes proprietary Albufuse technology for future therapeutic or preventive applications.
News from Cancer Research UK (11 September 2007)
Accelerating European systems biology research
Technical background article European Science Foundation publishes report, Systems biology: a grand challenge for Europe; an attempt to identify how research in systems biology could be accelerated and developed further in Europe
News from European Science Foundation (10 September 2007)
Geological dating breakthrough is 'imminent'
Technical background article The developments ushering in a new generation of dating methods were discussed at a recent workshop on geochronological timing organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF)
News from European Science Foundation ( 4 September 2007)
GAMP electronic data archiving guide is released
ISPE has just released its latest technical publication, GAMP Good Practice Guide: Electronic Data Archiving
News from ISPE (24 August 2007)
IChemE urges major review of GCSE science exams
Speaking live on BBC News 24, Andrew Furlong, director of policy and communication at IChemE said more thought was required if a looming skills gap in science and engineering is to be addressed
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (24 August 2007)
Experimenters show how the Earth's plates function
A combination of new experimental techniques and powerful computational theory is enabling scientists to determine how the Earth keeps its plates oiled and in motion
News from European Science Foundation (14 August 2007)
Microscopic analysis unveils Martian mysteries
By studying the Martian rock samples under a powerful microscope and modelling their magnetic properties has enabled scientists to begin to understand the strange magnetic properties of the Red Planet
News from European Science Foundation (13 August 2007)
ESF EURYI award winner studies molecular motors
A promising new line in anti-cancer therapy that blocks the molecular motors involved in copying genetic information during cell division is being pursued by ESF EURYI award winner Dr Nynke Dekker
News from European Science Foundation (10 August 2007)
The bio-engineered bladder comes closer to reality
Technical background article Researchers at University of York use an understanding of the special cells that line the bladder to develop ways of restoring continence to patients with serious bladder conditions, including cancer
News from BBSRC ( 1 August 2007)
Photosynthesis 'is key' to future energy supply
Technical background article Leading experts in photosynthesis research say that understanding the fundamental processes that plants use to turn light into energy is a key way of securing cheap, emission-free energy in the future
News from BBSRC (25 July 2007)
Research collaboration in tumour imaging
The three-year research collaboration will be funded by AstraZeneca and focus on the development of cutting-edge real-time fluorescence and confocal imaging techniques
News from Cancer Research UK (18 July 2007)
EC medicines head to deliver keynote at ICR
The head of the innovative medicines initiative at the European Commission, Irene Norstedt, is to deliver keynote address at ICR European conference in November 2007
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (11 July 2007)
Report investigates life in extreme environments
Investigating life processes in extreme environments can provide hints on how life first appeared and survived on Earth and provide pointers for the search for life on other planets
News from European Science Foundation ( 5 July 2007)
Welsh clinical research stars recognised by ICR
Four clinical research professionals have been recognised for outstanding work in their areas of practice at the inaugural All Wales Outstanding Achievement Awards, sponsored by ICR
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) ( 2 July 2007)
Scientist wins award for cancer diagnostic markers
Technical background article MCM proteins found to have potential as the basis of simple non-invasive tests for a range of cancers, including cervical, bladder, colorectal, lung, and cancer of the oesophagus
News from Cancer Research UK (25 June 2007)
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