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- Construction signals next phase for BioQuarter development
- Building work started today, 28 June 2010, on Edinburgh BioQuarter's £24m BioIncubator
- 28 June 2010
- B1 Medical Ltd Signs Collaboration Agreement with IPSO Ventures PLC
- B1 Medical Limited has signed an agreement with IPSO Ventures plc the creator of commercial value from technology, to collaborate on the development of a device for diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome
- 28 June 2010
- A spark of inspiration for the Health Science Sector in the Highlands and Islands
- The Centre for Health Science Company are set to reward those that spark inspiration in the health sciences sector in the Highlands and Islands as the new Centre for Health Science Award 2010 is now open for entries.
- 28 June 2010
- Touch Bionics wins prestigious Queen's Award for innovation
- Company recognised for its achievements in the development and commercial success of the i-LIMB Hand
- 28 June 2010
- Moredun awarded record EU grant for animal health research
- Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh has received the largest grant ever to be awarded by the EU in the field of animal health.
- 23 June 2010
- Insight into cells could lead to new approach to medicines
- A surprising discovery about the complex make-up of our cells could lead to the development of new types of medicines, a study suggests.
- 22 June 2010
- Scottish midge scientists unleash new repellent on the country's 'scourge'
- Advanced Pest Solutions has launched a new insect repellent specifically developed and scientifically proven to provide protection against Scotland's midges for up to eight hours.
- 21 June 2010
- Gestation study finds pregnant women should focus on going full term to reduce risks
- Pregnant women should be encouraged to go full term and avoid elective premature deliveries, unless there is a good clinical reason, in order to reduce the risk of babies developing special educational needs (SEN) later in life, a new study has found.
- 21 June 2010
- Fresh findings about chickenpox could lead to better blood tests
- Fresh understanding of the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles could lead to improved vaccines and diagnostic tests, a study suggests.
- 18 June 2010
- Sleeping sickness study offers insight into human cells
- Fresh discoveries about the parasite that causes sleeping sickness could lead to new avenues of research into treatments for the disease.
- 18 June 2010
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