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There are places in your physical and virtual neighbourhood designed to bring people together in good faith and spirit – to share resources, good times and kindness. There are wonderful initiatives out there that are
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Organ donation part 1/4 – No profit for the supplier
Thanks to ever increasing medical capabilities, organ transplantation has become an established life-saving therapy. However, demand for organs exceeds supply because altruistic donations are the only legal source in most countries. This means that in
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The future(s) of healthcare?
Planning and financing healthcare is a challenging task for individuals, private insurance providers and governments. Public and private insurances must cater for a vast number of people ideally equally across all income classes. Indeed, increased
Robots and space toilets
NASA did it again. They came to beautiful Scotland to inspire the next generation to take up STEM subjects. Luckily, grown-ups were allowed in as well.
Murky waters – how bacteria survive in artificial water systems
Read my article on Dr Sebastien Faucher’s research on Legionella bacteria in Research Features.
Lipid mediators put an end to inflammation
Read my article on Professor Charles N Serhan’s research in Research Features!
Erik Dalhuijsen – From sailing oil engineer to sustainability champion
Once Erik learnt more about climate change a few years ago, he was hooked. Since then the highly experienced oil and gas engineer has been looking to apply his skills in the sustainability sector. This
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Robots take ultrasound to the fourth dimension
My article on the development of ultrasonic imaging techniques at the University of Lübeck, Germany, has been published in Research Features. Click here to read it on their website.
Aberdeen Donside Hydro
I finally took the time for a wee excursion down the river Don to have a look at the new hydro energy station. It all started as a community project and successfully went through a
Bringing cellular processes to light
One of my articles for Research Features came out in issue 106. It’s about fluorescent proteins as intracellular markers. Check it out on their website.