Biotechnology news
Lack of sleep causes brain damage
A new study from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that one night of sleep deprivation increases morning blood concentrations of chemicals derived from brain tissue.
02 Jan 2014
Binge drinking may cause damage to DNA
A preliminary study carried out on university students in Mexico has found that weekend alcohol consumption causes oxidative damage to cell membranes and also produces signs of DNA damage in blood lymphocytic cells.
02 Jan 2014
Oral vaccine for diarrhoea passes first trial
A novel vaccine against four strains of E. coli has passed a phase I clinical trial, according to the University of Gothenburg Vaccine Research Institute (GUVAX). 29 May 2013
Genome analysis poses ethical dilemmas, says European Society of Human Genetics
The provision of services that give patients cheap whole-genome analysis can pose ethical problems if used incorrectly, says The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG). 22 May 2013
Aesica partners with the University of Nottingham to develop novel amide chemical synthesis techniques
Aesica has announced a partnership to develop alternative methods of amide bond synthesis for pharmaceutical manufacturing. 21 May 2013
BioCity to develop BioHub at AstraZeneca's Alderley Park site
BioCity Nottingham Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of life sciences business incubation services, has been appointed by AstraZeneca to establish a new centre for bioscience companies at Alderley Park in Cheshire. 21 May 2013