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![Spiders’ silk is one of the most amazing materials we know of; five times stronger than steel and pound for pound even stronger than Kevlar. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Unravelling the properties of spiders’ silk")
Unravelling the properties of spiders’ silk
Posted on February 9, 2013 | No CommentsSpiders’ silk is one of the most amazing materials we know of; five times stronger than steel and pound for pound even stronger than Kevlar. […] -
![A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes")
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes
Posted on February 3, 2013 | 1 CommentA study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […] -
Skin receptors for pleasurable touch?
Posted on February 3, 2013 | 1 CommentPublished in the January edition of Nature, a new study performed in mice has suggested that there are specialized sensory receptors for pleasant sensations, just […] -
![The School of Veterinary Sciences in Bristol may appear an unlikely place for Crohn’s disease research to occur – but recently, ground-breaking results published by […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x169-115x115.jpg "Crohn’s disease and fibrosis")
Crohn’s disease and fibrosis
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsThe School of Veterinary Sciences in Bristol may appear an unlikely place for Crohn’s disease research to occur – but recently, ground-breaking results published by […] -
Snail Shells make a Valuable Contribution to our Understanding of Ancient Climate
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsScientists can use ice cores to tell us about the make-up of the ancient atmosphere; rubber ducks to learn about ocean currents (http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/what-can-28000-rubber-duckies-lost-at-sea-teach-us-about- if you […] -
New memory formation mechanism discovered
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsForming a memory involves altering inter-neuronal connections. This is known as synaptic plasticity. This week, a group of researchers at Florida’s Scripps Research Institute has […] -
How to be a social climber
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsA research group in Statistical Physics at International School of Advanced Studies, SISSA, has carried out a social network simulation: each individual is represented by […] -
Milk thistle extract in the fight against skin cancer
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsA research group led by Dr Rajesh Agarwal at the Colorado Cancer Center has identified silibinin, an extract from milk thistle, as a potential drug […] -
New images see through Cosmic Clouds revealing hidden star forming regions.
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsIn 1774 the famous astronomer William Herschel declared ‘Hier ist wahrhaftig ein Loch im Himmel!’*. At the time he was observing a dark area within […] -
Clinical trial finds dengue vaccine to be safe and effective
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsAn early-stage clinical trial has found a candidate dengue vaccine that appears to be safe and produce a strong immune response in subjects. The […] -
A developmental pathway responsible for schizophrenia?
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA paper published this month in ‘Schizophrenia Research’ claims to have pinpointed the gestational pathway, which, when disrupted, causes the development of schizophrenia later in […] -
Trial reveals new drug combination increases survival in pancreatic cancer patients
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA phase III clinical trial has shown that the combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine significantly increases survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. While only […] -
Silicon Nanoparticles Allow Production of Hydrogen from Water Without Heat, Light or Electricity
Posted on January 26, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at the University at Buffalo in New York have managed to use silicon nanoparticles to form hydrogen from water at a much faster rate […] -
VTT’s technology warns drivers about icy roads
Posted on January 26, 2013 | No CommentsVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed an automatic slipperiness detection system for cars. The system helps drivers to avoid damage to vehicles and […]
