DNA

Modelling a suspects' face using DNA from crime scenes

Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

But can it work well enough to generate a reliable lead?

New trick found which allows for cells to stay organized

Posted in Medicine on 17th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

In addition to membranes, cells have another way to keep their contents and activities separate.

Hinges and pistons from DNA show capability for future nano-robots

Posted in Hardware on 8th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

The project is the first to prove that basic design principles that apply to typical full-size machines can produce complex, controllable components for nano-robots.

Asteroid impacts may have sparked life on Earth

Posted in Science on 30th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

New data suggests that ancient collisions may have released enough energy to form the building blocks of life.

New NHS centres to bring in era of DNA-medicine

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

The NHS is setting up 11 centres to unlock the secrets of DNA and develop tests and drugs to target cancer and genetic disease. DNA project 'to make UK the world leader'