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Deadly allies: Dr Hugh Brady (pictured) leads researchers at Imperial College London investigating how “natural killer” cells protect us against diseases. It could help cancer patients.

Master Gene Can Switch On Disease-Fighting Cells

9 February 2010 STM_13604

by Brian Bell, London Press Service

Science & Technology » Research & Development

SCIENTISTS in the UK are reported to have identified a master gene that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting “natural killer” immune cells. read more

Dynamic duo: Wallace & Gromit digital comics are now available from Apple’s App store.

Digital Comic Success Shows It's "A Cracking Idea - And No Mistake!"

Smart steps: Dr Geoff Merrett refining and testing the operation of instruments on the intelligent crutch.

High-Tech Crutch Helps Broken Bones To Heal Faster

Whisky works wonders: Scottish scientists have developed a unique way of cleaning contaminated land with a whisky by-product. Pictured: Dr Graeme Paton (left) and Dr Leigh Cassidy.

How Whisky Puts Spirit Back Into Bad Soil

Operational link: this sutureless connector will reduce patients’ risk and their time spent in vascular surgery by enabling blood vessel grafts to be attached without stitching.

No-Need-To-Stitch Device For Surgeons Shortens Operation Time And Reduces Patient Risk

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