Biotech & pharma
New technology to help plants fix nitrogen from air
27 Jul 2013
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a unique method of putting nitrogen-fixing bacteria into the cells of plant roots
Humans, birds have brains that are wired in a similar way.
27 Jul 2013
Human may have more in common with a pigeon than we realise, reveals new research, imparting a new twist to the term 'bird brain'.
Magnets steer stem cells to specific locations
24 Jul 2013
By feeding stem cells tiny particles made of magnetised iron oxide, scientists can then use magnets to attract the cells to a particular location in the body