FluGen-Arecor successfully completes project to develop stable liquid universal flu vaccine
FluGen-Arecor partnership successfully completes Innovate UK SMART Grant-funded project to develop stable liquid formulations of promising Universal Flu Vaccine REDEE FLU™.
'Four ways to wake up feeling better in winter'
Olivia Parker of The Telegraph reports on new scientific research into the "waking up process", featuring the research of Angela Clow, Professor of Psychophysiology, University of Westminster, into the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and that burst of Cortisol received by our brains during waking.
Potential Alzheimer's antibody crosses blood-brain barrier in primates
A US study has shown that an antibody being explored for its potential to fight Alzheimer’s disease is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier in non-human primates – a crucial part of developing treatments for the disease. The study was published yesterday (November 5) in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Books and bubbles!
Once again the Cambridge Champagne Company is delighted to support the Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter event on Sunday 30 November.
Mills & Reeve advises on US$3bn acquisition
Mills & Reeve is advising Columbus International Inc and its shareholders on the sale of Columbus to Cable & Wireless Communications plc.
GTC and Direct Save Telecom provide more choice for consumers
GTC has announced that from today householders will have more choice of broadband and phone provider via its market leading Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks.
Leadership skills void is a big concern for public sector
Budget cuts are hampering the ability of the public sector to train and retain its workforce, according to a report by Anglia Ruskin University and iGov Survey.
POODLE and LogMeIn: what you need to know
With many companies now reliant upon remote access software for support, Ixer has found a helpful article from LogMeIn (thanks to Lisa_K8), which addresses the potential vulnerabilities.
AstraZeneca to divest Myalept to Aegerion
AstraZeneca today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to divest Myalept™ (metreleptin for injection), an orphan product that is indicated to treat complications of leptin deficiency in patients with generalised lipodystrophy.
SMART kapp: the dry-erase board is reinvented
1plex Ltd is pleased to announce that it is now taking orders for the award-winning SMART kapp™, the 21st century dry-erase board.
New sensor technology enables the remote monitoring of cracks
UK company Montec Systems Ltd has introduced a new system for the monitoring of cracks in brick and masonry structures, such as buildings, bridges and tunnels.
CambridgePPF signs Statement of Common Ground with local councils
Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) – the charity working to keep Cambridge special – has announced that ahead of the Examination in Public of the Local Plans, it signed a Statement of Common Ground with Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).
Fresh boost for Chesterton and Mitcham's Corner
Chesterton and Mitcham’s Corner in Cambridge are set for a boost following a new appointment by Cambridge City Council.
London Stansted urges Network Rail to show more ambition to unlock growth at the airport
London Stansted is urging Network Rail to show more ambition and greater vision to deliver faster rail services to unlock the airport’s potential and improve services for commuters.
Join the second annual Addenbrooke’s fun run!
All are invited to sport antlers and flashing red noses at the second annual Addenbrooke’s fun run, the Rudolph Run, on Sunday 7 December.
Gallic cycle ride raises over £2,000 for breast cancer
Former breast cancer patient, Barbara Davies, has takes on the challenge of a lifetime.
Arlene Phillips to front BBC Lifeline Appeal for Alzheimer's Research UK
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge and choreographer Arlene Phillips will make an appeal on behalf of Alzheimer’s Research UK on BBC 1 on Sunday 16 November, at 4pm
Local agri-tech businesses receive £195,000 investment
The agricultural industry has been given a much needed boost across the East of England as four local businesses benefit from over £195,000 of grant funding.
Shaping up: Researchers reconstruct early stages of embryo development
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have managed to reconstruct the early stage of mammalian development using embryonic stem cells, showing that a critical mass of cells – not too few, but not too many – is needed for the cells to being self-organising into the correct structure for an embryo to form.
Creating music in classrooms using code teaches ‘risk-taking’ in next generation
Early research into new education practices that fuse computing with music-making shows they create “enquiry-rich” conditions that empower children to take risks, and allow teachers to build innovative cross-subject collaborations. New ‘learning pathways’ could help free future musicians from ‘locked-in’ hardware and fuel creative economy.
Holiday pay, overtime and other matters
Woodfines Senior Associate, Nick Sayer, discusses yesterday's landmark Tribunal hearing ruling, whereby millions of workers could now have their holiday pay recalculated to take into account overtime.
TGAC workshop explores programming for life scientists
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) hosted a workshop run by Software Carpentry that offered attendees insight into how to train a life science audience in computing and programming.
Have a Festive Fitz party night at Fitzwilliam College
Fitzwilliam College have a few spaces left at their popular Festive Fitz Party Night on 19th December 2014 so why not bring your party to theirs and enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment?
Outsourcing design can make great business sense
Warley Design Solutions gives the reasons for outsourcing your design and engineering to specialists - and dispels the perceptions against.
1plex makes a new addition to its Demo Room
1plex Ltd is very excited to announce that it has taken delivery of the Polycom Group Series 300 video conference unit – with seamless Lync interoperability it makes a great addition to its demo room!