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![A huge challenge posed by any cancer is the danger of metastasis and possible resurgence following treatment. Recent work has identified the enzyme involved in […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Cancer pathway enzyme identified")
Cancer pathway enzyme identified
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsA huge challenge posed by any cancer is the danger of metastasis and possible resurgence following treatment. Recent work has identified the enzyme involved in […] -
![Scientists at Manchester University may have identified a new way of treating deadly melanoma cancer. They discovered that MITF (a protein which helps cells to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "New Combination of Treatments Could Help Combat Deadly Melanoma")
New Combination of Treatments Could Help Combat Deadly Melanoma
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsScientists at Manchester University may have identified a new way of treating deadly melanoma cancer. They discovered that MITF (a protein which helps cells to […] -
![The ability to alter memories seems terrifying and dangerous, yet for people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder it could also be life-changing. In a significant […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "New Research Could Lead to Treatment for PTSD and Drug Addiction")
New Research Could Lead to Treatment for PTSD and Drug Addiction
Posted on December 9, 2012 | No CommentsThe ability to alter memories seems terrifying and dangerous, yet for people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder it could also be life-changing. In a significant […] -
Sustainable fibre made from hagfish slime
Posted on December 3, 2012 | 1 CommentA protein-based fibre to rival spider’s silk has been made from the slime of an eel-shaped creature known as a hagfish. Atsuko Negishi from Guelph […] -
Discovery of Microbes which Reduce Levels of Harmful Greenhouse Gas
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsRising carbon dioxide emissions may be commonly held up as being responsible for the fate of our planet, but nitrous oxide actually poses a much […] -
The nature of thought itself?
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsA fundamental question in neuroscience is how we each form our unique thoughts, memories and perceptions of the world. Ground-breaking work by Earl Miller at […] -
Gender Bias is still occurring within the sciences – even within female-rich disciplines.
Posted on November 22, 2012 | No CommentsA recent paper in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE, reports that gender bias still occurs within the sciences – even within female-rich disciplines, in […] -
Improvement in stroke and trauma patients
Posted on November 4, 2012 | No CommentsA study conducted at the Institute of Neurological Recovery in the US has revealed significant improvement in stroke patients receiving the anti-inflammatory drug etanercept – […] -
Sensational Discovery of Bacteria the Function as Living Electrical Cables
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsFor the past three years scientists have been trying to discover the origin of electric currents which have been measured in the ocean floor. The […] -
![It was over 50 years ago that The Shirelles asked, “Will you still love me tomorrow?” But the doo-wop-y girl group’s question is far, far […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Blog-image-01_Bang-115x115.png "Looking for Love in All the Right Places")
Looking for Love in All the Right Places
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 1 CommentIt was over 50 years ago that The Shirelles asked, “Will you still love me tomorrow?” But the doo-wop-y girl group’s question is far, far […] -
![From bleak adverts on the TV to black edged notices on cigarette packets, it is well known that smoking kills. However, little attention has been […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Going-up-in-smoke_preview-115x115.png "Going Up in Smoke")
Going Up in Smoke
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsFrom bleak adverts on the TV to black edged notices on cigarette packets, it is well known that smoking kills. However, little attention has been […] -
![Did you know that your body is able to replicate all of the DNA in a cell within an hour and only make three mistakes? […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Copy-and-paste_preview-115x115.png "Copy and Paste")
Copy and Paste
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsDid you know that your body is able to replicate all of the DNA in a cell within an hour and only make three mistakes? […] -
![It is said that there are only two things in life that are certain: taxes and death. With the recent increase in VAT it is […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Age-before-beauty_preview-115x115.png "Age Before Beauty")
Age Before Beauty
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsIt is said that there are only two things in life that are certain: taxes and death. With the recent increase in VAT it is […] -
![“A red sun rises. Blood has been spilt this night” The ominous words of the elf Legolas in Tolkien’s ‘The Two Towers’ conjures up a […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Natures-palette_preview-115x115.png "Nature’s Palette")
Nature’s Palette
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No Comments“A red sun rises. Blood has been spilt this night” The ominous words of the elf Legolas in Tolkien’s ‘The Two Towers’ conjures up a […]
