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Welcome to this week’s Laboratory News Weekly Briefing, bringing together the latest developments from across science, research and laboratory innovation. In this edition, we explore how virtual reality could help tackle critical skills shortages in labs and medical manufacturing, alongside promising advances in vaccine development and breakthrough photonics research from UK universities. We also look ahead to CHEMUK, highlight new approaches to safer sample transport and microplastics analysis, and examine why vigilance remains essential in the face of emerging infectious disease threats. Finally, we feature the latest ultra-low temperature freezer technology designed to deliver dependable protection for critical laboratory samples. |
Welcome to this week’s Laboratory News Weekly Briefing, bringing together the latest developments from across science, research and laboratory innovation. In this edition, we explore how virtual reality could help tackle critical skills shortages in labs and medical manufacturing, alongside promising advances in vaccine development and breakthrough photonics research from UK universities. We also look ahead to CHEMUK, highlight new approaches to safer sample transport and microplastics analysis, and examine why vigilance remains essential in the face of emerging infectious disease threats. Finally, we feature the latest ultra-low temperature freezer technology designed to deliver dependable protection for critical laboratory samples. |
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Core skills are lacking in the lab and in medical manufacturing, says Ivan Wall, but VR can play an essential role in solving the challenge. |
Core skills are lacking in the lab and in medical manufacturing, says Ivan Wall, but VR can play an essential role in solving the challenge. |
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Researchers at University of Bath are developing what they describe as a “highly promising” new vaccine against Hanta virus, combining mRNA technology with the institution’s patented Ensilication stabilisation platform. |
Researchers at University of Bath are developing what they describe as a “highly promising” new vaccine against Hanta virus, combining mRNA technology with the institution’s patented Ensilication stabilisation platform. |
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 | Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have demonstrated what they describe as a world first in photonics research, using light itself to control how electromagnetic waves oscillate at ultra-fast speeds. The breakthrough, published in Nature Photonics, centres on the control of polarisation, a fundamental property of light that influences how it interacts with materials and carries information. |
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 | The two-day CHEMUK show at Birmingham NEC has plenty to interest lab professionals, not least an entire zone dedicated to the chemical laboratory. Laboratory News will be there for both days at stand H76 in the Chemical Laboratory zone with our new issue focused on manufacturing scale-up and the crossover between R&D and scaled up application. |
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 | From in-orbit manufacturing with Space Forge to the funding challenges facing early-stage cell and gene innovation, the April issue of Laboratory News out now explores science at scale and under pressure. Also featured is Resilience’s Ivan Wall on VR-driven training, insights on lab refrigeration and refurbs… plus, of course, our comprehensive Lab Shows 2026 preview. |
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SpeciSafe is an innovative all-in-one secondary packaging system designed to simplify patient sample transport for healthcare providers and laboratories. By combining multiple protective elements into a single, ready-to-use solution, it removes the complexity and variability often associated with traditional sample packing – saving time while improving consistency and safety. At its core, SpeciSafe integrates ultra-absorbent material, secure tube separation, and a robust clamshell casing to ensure samples are protected from preparation through to delivery. |  |
Available from Analytix is the Milestone Book of Experiments eBook – a 400-page technical and training resource designed for laboratories currently using or looking to introduce microwave technology. Developed for both industrial and academic environments, the eBook provides an introduction to microwave technology followed by detailed experiments and knowledge assessment modules. The book offers ready-to-use educational based content designed specifically around microwave technology that can be immediately integrated into laboratory training and teaching programs. A printed edition is available for £105 or to request a download of the eBook call +44 (0) 191 519 4504 or go to analytix.co.uk/contact. |  |
Many analytical techniques are capable of quantifying microplastics and those larger than 20µm can be analysed by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy on a count-based method. It is impossible to analyse microplastics smaller than 20µm using these optical methods. Pyrolysis GCMS however can be used for these smaller sample sizes as it has no size limit and has the advantage that it can analyse multiple microplastics in a single analysis under 40 minutes. |  |
Power up lab productivity by meeting data quality requirements longer for a wide range of problematic active compounds at trace levels with new RMX GC columns from Restek, featuring TriMax deactivation technology. |  |
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Cruise ships are regularly dogged by Norwalk virus (people call it norovirus now, to make it simpler to spell). The virus is adept at spreading in closed communities and crew are old hands at managing it. But Hantavirus is very different. It’s frightening; and often it’s deadly, explains Brian J Ford... |
Cruise ships are regularly dogged by Norwalk virus (people call it norovirus now, to make it simpler to spell). The virus is adept at spreading in closed communities and crew are old hands at managing it. But Hantavirus is very different. It’s frightening; and often it’s deadly, explains Brian J Ford... |
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The Esco Lexicon Dual-System Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer delivers dependable -80°C sample protection through advanced dual-system refrigeration, intelligent monitoring and robust safety engineering – ensuring continuous performance for laboratories, healthcare facilities and biobanks where reliability matters most. The accompanying video showcases how Lexicon delivers dependable ultra-low temperature storage through innovative engineering and robust safety features. |
The Esco Lexicon Dual-System Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer delivers dependable -80°C sample protection through advanced dual-system refrigeration, intelligent monitoring and robust safety engineering – ensuring continuous performance for laboratories, healthcare facilities and biobanks where reliability matters most. The accompanying video showcases how Lexicon delivers dependable ultra-low temperature storage through innovative engineering and robust safety features. |
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 | IPT Spring 2026 is now live! Read on for fascinating articles about well-planned early-phase development from CARBOGEN AMCIS, pH-responsive internalisation assays from Revvity, and advanced contamination detection systems from Mettler-Toledo, plus lots more. IPT’s Product News section is also back, showcasing the new, exciting advancements in pharma manufacturing. |
This briefing is edited by Brian Attwood editor of Laboratory News |
This briefing is edited by Brian Attwood editor of Laboratory News |
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