Life Sciences News
Latest news from employers and organisations in the life sciences community in Scotland. Select news stories by region.
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09 September 10 -
First for Scotland
- A new pain relief implant using Wii-style technology for people with chronic nerve pain was used in Scotland for the first time in July.
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09 September 10 -
First Product Launch
- A new spin out from the University of Edinburgh, Deliverics Ltd, is launching its first product.
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09 September 10 -
Gene Discovery Holds Key to Growing Crops in Cold Climates
- Fresh insight into how plants slow their growth in cold weather could help scientists develop crops suited to cooler environments.
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08 September 10 -
Infrastructure Boost
- The Wellcome-Wolfson Capital Awards initiative recently invested more than £30M in large-scale university infrastructure projects across the UK. Scottish institutions won 3 of the 7 grants awarded, totalling more than £14M.
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08 September 10 -
Scottish Enterprise Secures More Than Double its Infrastructure Investment
- Collaboration delivers strong business environment for Scotland.
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07 September 10 -
Evidence of Persistent Infection in Children with ME
- University of Dundee scientists investigating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) in children have found abnormalities in blood cells involved in inflammation.
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07 September 10 -
Lombard Medical Receives £200,000 RSA Grant From Scottish Enterprise
- Lombard Medical Technologies announces that it has been awarded a Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grant of £200,000 by Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s main economic development agency.
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07 September 10 -
Record Year for healthcare IT Firm, Craneware
- Livingston-based healthcare IT firm, Craneware, has announced a 24% rise in full year pre-tax profits to more than £4.5m.
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07 September 10 -
Scottish Enterprise Helps Secure £100 Million Equity Funding for Scottish Companies
- Scotland continues to lead UK in number of venture-backed firms.
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06 September 10 -
Energy Drinks May Give Young Sports Teams an Edge, Study Says
- Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, a study suggests.
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