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Intertek expands food testing capability
Added: 7 May 2014
Intertek has opened three food testing laboratories this year, including a 24/7 facility in Derby.
Stem cells used to regenerate heart muscle
Added: 1 May 2014
Researchers at the University of Washington have restored damaged heart muscle in monkeys for the f…
Thermo Fisher opens nanoscale materials centre
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Added: 1 May 2014
A new surface analysis and microanalysis instrument demonstration facility dedicated to advancing m…
Drug discovery lab to open in Dundee
Added: 30 Apr 2014
The UK government has awarded £8 million funding for a drug discovery research centre in Dundee.
UCB opens antibody discovery lab
Added: 30 Apr 2014
Biopharmaceutical firm UCB has launched its Technology Platform Access programme designed to help d…
Sartorius completes pharma portfolio
Sartorius Group | Added: 30 Apr 2014
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) has acquired the majority stake in the US start-up AllPure Technolog…
Chancellor launches spending consultation
Added: 28 Apr 2014
Chancellor unveils plans to boost science, research and innovation expenditure in the UK.
Lab grows artificial skin for first time
Added: 25 Apr 2014
A layer of skin grown from human stem cells which could be used to replace animals in drug and cosm…
Pharma giants sign healthcare deal
Added: 23 Apr 2014
A multi-billion pound three-part transaction has been agreed between GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis.
Micromeritics selects grant recipient
Micromeritics | Added: 16 Apr 2014
Micromeritics’ Instrument Grant Committee has selected the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Bio…
Funding boost for artificial matter research
Added: 16 Apr 2014
Research into using metamaterials is set to receive a £2.5 million investment from the Engineering …
Lab upgrade project at Cambridge
Added: 9 Apr 2014
The University of Cambridge appoints engineering services firm in £40m facilities project.
Phenomics research gaining pace
Added: 7 Apr 2014
Advancing capabilities in the field of omics-based research was a major player at this year’s Analy…
Seward moves manufacturing to the UK
Seward | Added: 7 Apr 2014
Seward has increased production capacity for Stomacher blender bags with additional manufacturing i…
GSK drug discovery gets F1 boost
Added: 26 Mar 2014
Pharmaceuticals firm GlaxoSmithKline is employing Formula 1 style data analysis to improve its drug…
Experts pioneer protein analysis technique
Added: 25 Mar 2014
US scientists are developing mass spectroscopy technology to focus on developing and translating ne…
Latest food contaminant risks revealed
Added: 21 Mar 2014
Pathogens and pesticides are the most commonly found contaminants in food, new research suggests.
Research cutting biodiesel water usage
Added: 20 Mar 2014
European researchers are developing more sustainable biofuels using water-free techniques.
Drugs firm to commence production
Added: 14 Mar 2014
Pharmaceuticals firm Aesica has announced the validation of its manufacturing facility at Queenboro…
Government plans UK sciences investment
Added: 11 Mar 2014
The UK government will today set out plans to boost British science projects as part of its long-te…
