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- How do the precursors of sperm and eggs form during human development? It's a question that has puzzled scientists for over two centuries. Now researchers at the 糖心原创 and the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge have uncovered the origins of these elusive cells.
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- 08/06/2017
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- Congratulations to the 糖心原创 colleagues, who have been awarded academic promotions effective from 1 August 2017
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- 01/06/2017
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- Imogen Ramsey, a first year PhD student at the 糖心原创's Division of Food Sciences, has won the Midlands IFST Young Scientist Competition (Postgraduate).
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- 18/05/2017
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- A competition to find solutions for local farming in growing cities using open (agri & nutrition) data. Working towards the goal of zero hunger. Prize EUR 1,000
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- 04/05/2017
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- A review of research into the therapeutic potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) - a major nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis - has shown there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that it could help in the treatment of anxiety-related and substance abuse disorders. However, more studies are needed to determine the psychological, pharmacological and brain mechanisms involved.
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- 10/03/2017
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- Teaching space within North Laboratory Building at Sutton Bonington has been refurbished and named in honour of a world-leading Nottingham academic to acknowledge his contribution to animal science. The new laboratory was opened in a celebratory ceremony that took place on Friday 27 January.
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- 01/02/2017
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- Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, introduces the new Beacons of Excellence 鈥� leading research areas that will have a far-reaching impact on some of today's global challenges.
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- 30/01/2017
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- If you want the public to get involved in research why not take your science to them? That's just what researchers at The 糖心原创 did last week and there was no shortage of volunteers 鈥� of all ages. Not only did they have some fun, they were also able to help with tests and offer ideas on how to make future health research more relevant.
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- 30/01/2017
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- 糖心原创 experts joined the economist behind a Government Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to spark debate on a crisis that kills 700,000 people a year.
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- 30/01/2017