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Low IQ poor readers face similar difficulties to dyslexics
New research shows that poor reading skills among young children, regardless of whether they have dyslexia or low IQ and poor reading, are related to difficulties with the auditory processing of rhythm, although these difficulties are experienced in different ways.
TTP Labtech introduces sol-R microplates to enhance performance of laser scanning cytometers
TTP Labtech Ltd, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, today announced the commercial launch of its sol-R™ microplates. The new sol-R consumables range is designed to amplify the productivity gains delivered by laser-scanning fluorescence cytometers by enabling users to deliver reliable decision making data faster.
Ashtons Legal appoints new head of Corporate and Commercial in Cambridge
Ashtons is delighted to announce that Associate Matthew Downing has moved from the firm’s Norwich office, where he has been working for the past three years, to head up Ashtons’ Corporate and Commercial team in Cambridge.
Dacoll Limited achieves Cyber Essentials certification with IT Governance’s DIY package
IT Governance, the cyber security consultancy firm and CREST-accredited certification body, is pleased to congratulate award-winning provider of strategic technology and business solutions Dacoll Limited on achieving certification to the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.
Extract Info publishes next edition of InfoBlog: from patent search to visual history
Extract Info's Infoblog, which covers 53 organisations, now includes updates from the IP5 patent offices - South Korea, Japan, China, European Patent Office and the USA - on patent information developments.
Arecor confirms move to Chesterford Research Park
Chesterford Research Park attracts leader in formulation technology innovation, Arecor, to the Park.
Abcam reports strong revenue performance, enabling investment for future growth
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, is pleased to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2016 (1).
New Atlas of Solutions in Healthcare aims to help speed up adoption of innovation
The UK's 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) have come together to deliver the AHSN Atlas of Solutions in Healthcare: an online tool that shares proven innovations that are making a positive difference both to people’s lives and NHS efficiency. Access the new tool at: atlas.ahsnnetwork.com
Major global study reveals new hypertension and blood pressure genes
Thirty-one new gene regions linked with blood pressure have been identified in one of the largest genetic studies of blood pressure to date, involving over 347,000 people, and jointly led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the University of Cambridge.
Quadruple helix form of DNA may aid in the development of targeted cancer therapies
Researchers have identified the role that a four-stranded version of DNA may play in the role of cancer progression, and suggest that it may be used to develop new targeted cancer therapies.
Housing service plan to deliver greater efficiency and focus on most vulnerable
Proposals to review Cambridge City Council’s housing service as part of a change programme to further improve efficiency, to target resources on those people in greatest need and to make provision for savings, have been published.
Daniel Zeichner MP wears it pink in Parliament in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Daniel Zeichner MP for Cambridge, has shown support for women affected by breast cancer by dressing up in pink and encouraging their constituents to take part in the UK’s biggest, brightest and pinkest fundraiser, “Wear it Pink”, on Friday 21 October.
‘Drastic intervention’ needed, warns chief executive ahead of social care select committee
The chief executive of leading disability charity Papworth Trust has urged the Government to address the “chronic underfunding” of social care or risk sending hundreds of thousands of elderly people towards breaking point.
Redgate Software makes diagnosing SQL Server problems easier
The latest version of SQL Monitor, the popular SQL Server monitoring tool from Redgate, now lets users analyse SQL Server problems faster and easier – and gives them the ability to view query execution plans.
Organisations can get insight into ISO 27001 implementation with Nine Steps to Success book
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security and ISO 27001 expertise, is encouraging organisations and individuals involved in the ISO 27001 implementation projects to develop a background understanding with IT Governance’s book of the month, Nine Steps to Success - An ISO 27001 Implementation Overview, Third edition.
Argon Design releases Argon Streams ARIB
Argon Streams ARIB ensures full conformance testing of SHV video decoders for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Thousands celebrate the dynamism of the fighter aircraft at The Duxford Air Show
Thousands of visitors enjoyed a thrilling day at The Duxford Air Show: Meet the Fighters at IWM Duxford yesterday (Sunday).
Chesterford Research Park proves ideal new home for Domainex
Domainex, provider of integrated drug discovery services, benefits from enhanced space within the Churchill Building, its new research facility at Chesterford Research Park.
Onespacemedia launches website for climate change fighting initiative
Onespacemedia is proud to launch a new digital presence for WINnERS - provider of risk management services to build resilient supply chains following disruption to food production as a result of climate change.
New animation explains congestion-busting measures
‘Bold’ ideas to limit traffic on Cambridge’s busiest roads during rush hours have been visualised to encourage more people to have their say on proposals to tackle congestion.
Experts develop ‘black box recorder’ for buildings
Scientists have developed a smart structural monitoring system to assess the state of buildings and key infrastructure in the immediate aftermath of earthquakes, explosions and fires.
Electronics and software in product design & development
Any product with a software or hardware component built into it will require electronic elements to be scoped, designed and tested, as well as integrated into the overall product design. As with all integral elements of a product, the electronics are ideally designed in from the very beginning of the project, and to fulfill this requirement, Cambridge Design Technology has formed a valuable…
Flexera update: vulnerabilities high in widely used operating systems and niche products
Flexera Software, the leading provider of next-generation software licensing, compliance, security and installation solutions for application producers and enterprises, has released a Vulnerability Update covering the Top 20 products with the most vulnerabilities in May, June and July 2016.
Does your business need a fire marshal?
Tom Fletcher, Managing Director of Jackson Fire & Security (Cambridge), explains why businesses need to appoint and train fire marshals.
Energise offers free seminar on planning for success in a shifting energy landscape
Energise Ltd – the Bedfordshire-based energy and carbon management solution provider – is hosting a one-day seminar exploring the key questions facing the UK energy and carbon landscape.