AstraZeneca and Isis Pharmaceuticals to co-develop targeted oligonucleotide delivery methods
AstraZeneca and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to discover and develop novel delivery methods for antisense oligonucleotides.
AstraZeneca announces initiation of development programme for BRILINTA® reversal agent
Updates on BRILINTA development programme and data from cardiovascular portfolio to be presented at American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2014
‘Skype for business’ replaces Lync
Microsoft has announced that a new version of Lync will be released in 2015 along with a new name – ‘Skype for Business’.
Drugging the undruggable: discovery opens up possibility of slowing cancer spread
A trawl through a library of more than 50,000 ‘small molecules’ has identified a potential candidate to inhibit the spread of cancer cells throughout the body.
Businesses likely to become more profitable after event in Ely next week
Businesses in Ely will receive a crash course in how to reduce the cost of running their premises at a special event taking place in the city next week.
Superfast broadband rollout now one of the fastest in the world
The Government’s rollout of superfast broadband has passed more than 1.5 million premises and is now reaching more than 40,000 additional homes and businesses every week.
Cutting-edge motion platform controls motorsports simulators
Simulators are increasingly used in professional motorsports for driver training and car development. The sophistication of such simulators is rapidly improving to provide a complete, realistic driving experience with visual, audio and – importantly – motion feedback to the driver.
Software vendors/intelligent device manufacturers gear up for Appification of the enterprise
Enterprise application producers are starting to offer task-centric, user-friendly licensing models catering to "consumerized" employees, according to New Flexera Software/IDC Report.
Flybe announce first ever Stansted take-offs
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, will start operating routes from Stansted Airport next March with a three times a day year round service to the Isle of Man and double daily flights to Newcastle. Seasonal services to Newquay will also be launched in summer 2015.
CRFS signs agreement with Metis Aerospace for airborne platforms
CRFS has entered an agreement with Metis Aerospace to supply RFeye® Nexus receivers for integration into Metis’s HYPERION system for high accuracy airborne and ground based mobile COMINT/SIGINT applications.
BYOA: is your business ready?
Most businesses are now aware of the impact of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and quick on the heels of this is the rise of BYOA: Bring Your Own App. Is your business aware of the impact?
Abcam Events: 10 year anniversary giveaway
November 2014 is Abcam Events’ 10 Year Anniversary!
Peterborough hosts Agri- Energy Conference
Opportunity Peterborough is working with international partners to deliver a two-day Agri-Energy conference which will be held at The Fleet in Fletton, Peterborough, on 17-18 November 2014.
Amgen and AstraZeneca announce positive results from trial of psoriasis treatment
Amgen and AstraZeneca announce positive results from second pivotal Phase III study of Brodalumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Young people can learn programming at Bletchley Park
Young people across the country are being invited to learn programming at The National Museum of Computing on Bletchley Park. The free Weekend Codability Project will take place every weekend until August 2015.
RealVNC™ integrates MirrorLink™ on the Intel-based Tizen IVI reference platform
RealVNC™, the global provider of VNC® remote access technology and premier MirrorLink™ supplier, has ported RealVNC’s VNC Automotive SDK to Tizen IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment), the automotive profile of the Tizen open source platform.
Video highlights Aveillant 3D Holographic Radar™ benefits
Aveillant is pleased to release a YouTube video on the benefits of its 3D Holographic Radar™ - putting the core benefits across in a lovely and simple manner.
Symphony of the seas: add your voice to Museum of Zoology project
Members of the public are being asked to contribute to a symphony of the seas as part of a project to create a soundtrack for the new Whale Hall at Cambridge University's Museum of Zoology.
Compensation consultants lead to higher CEO pay
Consultants are a ‘justification device’ for higher executive pay, says a study at Cambridge Judge Business School.
HIP HOP PSYCH initiative aims to tackle mental health issues through hip-hop
The two worlds of hip-hop and psychiatry are being brought together in a unique project led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, which aims to use the lyrics and music of artists such as Nas and Tupac to help tackle issues surrounding mental health.
Online map plots bins and helps keep city sparkling
Cambridge City Council has launched an online map showing the location of all the council’s street bins, in a bid to help keep the city cleaner.
Birketts recruits family law specialist in Chelmsford
Emma Brunning, a trained collaborative lawyer, has joined Birketts’ highly regarded family team in Chelmsford, as a senior associate.
Partners at Stone King, Cambridge ranked as leaders in Chambers UK 2015
Robert Meakin and Roger Inman, Partners at Cambridge law firm Stone King, have both received a special mention in the industry bible, Chambers UK 2015, for practices across charity and social enterprises, and education law respectively.
NetXtra launches Integra integrated CPD portal for Royal College of Pathologists
Membership website and back-office integration specialist NetXtra has recently launched a new portal that allows The Royal College of Pathologists’ (RCPath) members to conveniently record and maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records and supporting information for medical revalidation.
Auction includes Newnham College garden benches from private collection
Cheffins Fine Art auction on November 26th & 27th will be selling a pair of late 19th century ironwork garden seats from Newnham College, Cambridge.