August 2021

The lab coat superstars

A round-up of just some of the highlights of this year’s Biomedical Science Day.

Going green

What environmental issues do labs face and what actions can be taken to try and increase sustainability? Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science Sheri Scott looks at the issue.

A new screening paradigm

Dr Eric Klein explains why a new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer is set to have a huge clinical impact.

Microscopic imaging without a microscope

A new technique has been developed that uses high-throughput sequencing, instead of a microscope, to obtain ultra-high-resolution images of gene expression from a tissue slide.

The big question: COVID cases

How concerning is the increase in COVID-19 cases?

Urine test to detect brain tumours

MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumours and regular urine tests could help early detection and treatment, it is claimed.

“Low omega-3 index is strong predictor of early death”

New research claims that a low Omega-3 Index is just as powerful in predicting early death as smoking.

What's hot and what's not

What's hot and what's not – August 2021. 

Tech news: August

This month's top tech news stories

Is long Covid linked to Epstein-Barr virus?

Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation resulting from the inflammatory response to coronavirus infection may be the cause of previously unexplained long COVID, it is claimed.

Test distinguishes SARS-CoV-2

A tablet-sized device has been developed that can detect multiple COVID-19 antibodies and biomarkers simultaneously.

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