Physical and earth sciences

Warp drive: conducting experiments in space allows speedy results

Experiments in space with human tissue chips bring hope of discovering new ways of treating diseases back on Earth.…

How knowledge mobilisation led to the NASA team visiting the UCL School of Pharmacy 

In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific discovery and innovation, the concept of knowledge mobilisation has become vital for linking research to real-world impact. It involves actively sharing knowledge between communities to ensure that academic findings extend beyond laboratories and journal …

Harnessing nanotechnology to make cancer treatment patient-friendly

In the future, cancer patients receiving injected treatment at the hospital could orally self-administer in the comfort of their homes with nanoparticle technology, says pharmaceutical scientist and FIP vice-president Linda Hakes.…

Leading the way for women in science as a pharmaceutical entrepreneur

Serial entrepreneur Claire Thompson recently secured the Royal Pharmaceutical Society commendation for pharmaceutical science. Here, she talks to Emma Page about business, women in science and football.…

Platelet-disguised nanoparticles could enhance drug delivery

Nanoparticles coated in platelet membranes could be used to deliver drugs to sites around the body at lower doses than currently used.…

Developing antibacterial plastics

Researchers in America have developed some bioplastics, made with albumin, soy or whey, that have antibacterial properties.…

Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver antibiotic to lung cells

Nanoparticles containing the antibiotic clarithromycin are able to reach Staphylococcus aureus located either in biofilms or inside individual lung cells, find researchers…

Canine and electronic noses and their medical applications

Research has shown that dogs can detect volatile compounds in human breath that indicate different types of cancer. Prototype ‘electronic noses’, such as the Na-Nose, can also detect cancer from patients’ exhaled breath.…

Nucleic acids made into furry nanoballs modulate immune system

Short nucleic acids mounted on to nanoparticles could prove to be novel immunomodulators, according to research published in PNAS.…

Global alliance of pharmacy schools launched to boost joint research

A global alliance of pharmacy schools based in the UK, Australia and the United States has been launched to boost joint international research.…