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Why nature's way of avoiding detection is smarter than first appears
University of Glasgow experts have provided the first empirical demonstration of the benefits of 'masquerading' as distinct from simply avoiding detection.
6 January 2010
Author: j.clark@nexxusscotland.com
Marker could improve breast cancer survival rates
An indicator which could give early signs of breast cancer, and could make dramatic improvements to survival rates, is being developed by Scottish scientists.
6 January 2010
Author: j.clark@nexxusscotland.com
Honours for University staff
Five members of University of Glasgow life science staff were recognised in the 2010 New Year Honours list.
6 January 2010
Author: j.clark@nexxusscotland.com
Scientists 'photograph' nano-particle self-assembly
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have imaged the self-assembly of nano-particles, unveiling the blueprint for building designer molecular machines atom-by-atom.
6 January 2010
Author: j.clark@nexxusscotland.com
Edinburgh Science Park unveils expansion plans
Pentlands Science Park has announced plans to extend their site next to the Bush Estate near Penicuik, just outside Edinburgh.
6 January 2010
Author: j.clark@nexxusscotland.com
Aircraft Medical in 'milestone' Chinese deal
Scottish medical devices company Aircraft Medical has made its first move into China, signing a distribution deal that could be worth $10 million (£6.1m)
21 December 2009
Author: Life Sciences Scotland
Winter 2009 Edition of Nexxus News
This free quarterly publication contains a wealth of information about Scotland's life science community.
18 December 2009
Author: Jan Clark
French Ministry of Research Approves Moredun Scientific as R&D Subcontractor
Penicuik based Moredun Scientific has been successfully approved as a subcontractor for research and development projects by the French Ministry of Research.
18 December 2009
Author: Jan Clark
New way to treat cancer comes to light in study
Cancer patients could one day benefit from drug treatment triggered using light-absorbent materials at the site of a tumour, research suggests.
18 December 2009
Author: Jan Clark
Hollywood Star Brian Cox Visits Dundee's Drug Discovery Unit
Dundee-born Hollywood star Brian Cox was in his home town last week to see first hand the work being carried out to combat neglected diseases affecting the developing world.
18 December 2009
Author: Life Sciences Scotland