by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | News
Nisin, a naturally occurring food preservative, has been found to be able to destroy cancer cells and antibiotic resistant bacteria. Rats were given “nisin milkshakes” had up to 80% of neck and head tumours after nine weeks and displayed extended survival. The tumours...
by admin | Jan 20, 2016 | Laboratory relocations, News
A new ceramic firefighting foam that can handle temperatures of more than 1000°C has been created by scientists in Russia. The foam, based on inorganic silica nanoparticles, beats similar substances on its ability to extinguish fires, it’s stability to heat and its...
by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | Laboratory relocations, News
Scientist have started to show more understanding about the impact of ageing. Recently they have been carrying out experiments on roundworms to see what impact antidepressants have on their lifespan. Studies have shown that mianserin, an antidepressant, lengthened the...
by admin | Jan 5, 2016 | News
The discovery of four super-heavy chemical elements by scientists located in America, Russia and Japan has been verified by the experts and therefore formally added to the periodic table, competing the seventh row. Unfortunately it’s not good news for all as science...
