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Study solves mystery of how geckos walk on water
Despite being just a few centimetres long, the gecko is known for its superior acrobatic skills and ability to power through the most challenging terrain: climbing trees, running across ice and walking on water: but how do they do these things?
Intramembrane proteases in the immune system
Prof Dr Regina Fluhrer from the LMU & DZNE in Munich and Prof Dr Bernd Schröder from the TU in Dresden, Germany, explain how intramembrane proteases contribute to the proper development of immune cells.
Looking at Signal Peptide Peptidase-Like proteases
Prof. Regina Fluhrer from LMU & DZNE and Professor Bernd Schröder from TU Dresden discuss how intramembrane proteases contribute to the development of immune cells.
Spotlight on tea’s top healthy ingredients
Tea is the nation’s favourite drink and for good reason: it not only tastes great, but it’s good for our wellbeing as it is full of healthy ingredients.
Antimicrobial Resistance – the time to act is now
Research indicates that Antimicrobial Resistance is an issue which claims thousands of lives each year, 10 million by 2050.
The future of food and agriculture
Håkan Sandin explores the future of the world’s food supply and the need to reduce unsustainable agriculture, in this analysis.
Plant nutrition: The design of efficient Fe-shuttles to prevent iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC)
Maria da Conceição Rangel, Associate Professor at ICBAS_University of Porto and REQUIMTE-LAQV details an aspect of plant nutrition that concerns the design of efficient Fe-shuttles to prevent iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC).
European Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) for animal welfare and health
Daniel Berckmans and Tomas Norton at M3-BIORES, Catholic University of Leuven detail how European Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) benefits animal welfare and health.
Research to address challenge of nutritious and palatable food
David Salt, Director of the Future Food Beacon at the University of Nottingham explains the world-class research talking place to address the challenge of providing nutritious and palatable food.
7 ways to avoid catching the flu
The days are getting shorter, the kids are back at school, and there are noticeably more leaves drifting around. As the Stark family motto grimly states, ‘Winter is coming,’ and with it, the promise of the start of the flu season
Bleeding gums: Sentinels of non-communicable diseases of ageing
Professor Iain Chapple from the University of Birmingham UK, explains the link between periodontitis and non-communicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): Correcting the dystrophin gene
Dr Ahlke Heydemann, Associate Professor and Director of Medical School Curriculum at University of Illinois, Chicago explains Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), focussing on the issue of correcting the dystrophin gene
Harnessing the genetic diversity of a dynamic crop: Cowpea
Shawn Yarnes from The Integrated Breeding Platform highlights harnessing thegenetic diversity of a dynamic crop, cowpea and why it is important today.
Developments in food research: Exeter University students join the fight to save the banana
Banana exports are threatened by pests, diseases, and climate change. Students at Exeter University have joined researchers to address food research challenges, as Dr Daniel Bebber, Senior Lecturer in Microbial Ecology describes
Infectious disease: A worldwide research challenge
Prof Colin J Suckling OBE DSc FRSE, Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde imparts his expertise on the worldwide research challenge of infectious disease and argues that this is both diverse and everywhere
Alcoholic liver disease: why research is vital
Integrated research can help understand the physiological pathways of alcoholic liver disease, says Dr Shilpa Chokshi, of the Foundation for Liver Research
Mouth Cancer Action Month: What causes mouth cancer?
Dr. Harold Katz, dentist, bacteriologist and developer of The Breath Company discusses what are the main causes of mouth cancer in aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month
Functional metagenomics: Keys to modern biotechnology and new drugs
Professor Wolfgang Streit from the University of Hamburg details how functional metagenomics applies to modern biotechnology, new drugs and much more.
Sugar intake in children – more than just a weight issue
Sugar intake, particularly in children, is a hot topic in the media these days. However, government data suggests that children are still far exceeding the maximum recommended sugar consumption every day
Fighting Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in our water: Where to begin?
Mikael Khan, Director of Technology at Arvia Technology lifts the lid on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in our water supplies