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Newly identified biomarker could lead to simple blood test for rare autoimmune disease
A University of Alberta team has uncovered a universal biological marker for myasthenia gravis with the aim of developing a simple, fast and accessible diagnostic test for the rare autoimmune disease.
Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.
UofG plays key role in development of autonomous network standards
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have played a key role in the development of newly-agreed international standards for autonomous networks.
$6.5 million grant to help improve care for Crohn’s disease patients
Patients with Crohn’s disease may require difficult surgeries in their lifetimes that typically involve the removal of diseased bowel.
University of Bristol stem cell spinout secures £7.6m seed funding
CellVoyant, an AI-first biotechnology spin-out from the University of Bristol accelerating the development of new stem cell therapies, has announced a £7.6 million seed round.
Research is making faba beans a better source of protein
Faba beans pack a high-protein punch, making them rich with promise as an alternative to meat and dairy sources. But the legume also has less desirable qualities, like compounds that cause flatulence and interfere with the body’s nutrient absorption.
Researchers turn up the heat on flexible temperature sensor development
Engineers from UK universities have developed a new method of measuring temperature through the interaction of a soft and flexible ‘smart skin’ sensor with electromagnetic waves.
Discovery changes understanding of water’s history on the Moon
New research from a Western University postdoctoral fellow shows the early lunar crust, which makes up the surface of the Moon, was considerably enriched in water more than 4 billion years ago...
Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment
Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.
