June 2017

Resources

Editorial: is silence golden?

In this month’s Biomedical Scientist, we are carrying a feature on effective networking

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The Human Cell Atlas project

The first findings of the landmark Human Cell Atlas project have been reported and reveal a major discovery.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

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The search for a Zika vaccine

Brazil has just announced that the Zika virus is no longer a public health emergency. We look back at the outbreak and forward to the attempts to create a vaccine.

Microbiology & Virology

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Why does "wrong blood in tubes" happen?

Why does “wrong blood in tubes” happen and what can be done? Rachel Moss looks into the situation.

Haematology & Transfusion Science

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Death and disease in the English Civil War

With diseases and accidents estimated to have taken more lives than combat in the English Civil War, Stephen Mortlock looks back at this death-stricken period of history.

Clinical Chemistry

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A day in the life of... Ian Davies

I am a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at Staffordshire University, where I coordinate clinical placements and lead our new healthcare science programme. I am also a Fitness to Practise Registrant Panel Member with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).