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Transforming research with advanced Mass Spectrometry

The School of Biosciences has been awarded £1.5M through the BBSRC ALERT 2024 program to acquire a cutting-edge rapid scanning ion mobility MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer.
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New Open Education digital textbook published

Dr. Rebecca Barnes, Senior University Teacher in the School of Biosciences, has recently edited a new Open Education textbook titled Cat Burglars, Yeast Races, and Other Hypothesis-Driven Bioscience Practicals.
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Unlocking the secrets of cancer spread: A step toward new therapies

In groundbreaking research led by Dr. Elena Rainero from the School of Biosciences, supported by Cancer Research UK and the Academy of Medical Sciences, scientists have made an important discovery about how cancer cells migrate.
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New guide offers comprehensive framework for Zebrafish care and research methods

Dr Claire Allen, manager of the Biological Services Aquarium, has published a book titled Zebrafish: A Practical Guide to Husbandry, Welfare and Research Methodology.
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How unlocking cellular symmetry could revolutionise understanding of disease

Led by Professor David Strutt (91Ö±²¥) and Professor Yvonne Jones (Oxford), this £3.7 million Wellcome Trust-funded project brings together cutting-edge technology and world-class expertise.