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Dr Matthew Gibson awarded RSC Life Sciences prize
Dr Matthew Gibson has won the Life Sciences category of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2014 Emerging Technologies Competition, citing hus “novel application of a bio-inspired solution to cryopreserve cells to make much better use of precious donated blood”.
Next generation of bioplastics could be made from trees
A research project led by Biome Bioplastics, aided by research conducted by the University of Warwick’s Centre for Biotechnology and Biorefining, has demonstrated the feasibility of extracting organic chemicals from lignin for the manufacture of bioplastics.
Scientists unveil first method for controlling the growth of metal crystals
Researchers have announced the first ever method for controlling the growth of metal-crystals from single atoms.
University of Warwick chemist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Award
Dr Andrew Dove from the University of Warwick has been named the Royal Society of Chemistry Gibson-Fawcett Award winner for 2014. The award recognises “original and independent contributions to materials chemistry”.
New drug raises potential for cancer treatment revolution
A revolution in cancer treatment could soon be underway following a breakthrough that may lead to a dramatic improvement in cancer survival rates.