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• Watching the luminescent gene switch
  

  "Clock genes" turn on and off, or "Express", in rhythmic patterns throughout the body to regulate physiological conditions and behaviour. When and how these genes express, especially in tissues outside the brain, is still poorly understood. Until now, scientists have lacked sufficient means to simul more

• New survey reports low rate of patient awareness during anesthesia

  The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) publish initial findings from a major study which looked at how many patients experienced accidental awareness during general anaesthesia. The survey asked all senior anaesthetists in more

• Anti-anxiety Compound BNC210 Phase I Trial Successful: Establishes Four-fold Increase in Blood Drug Levels Following Food Intake

  Bionomics Limited announced it has completed its second Phase I clinical trial of its anti-anxiety compound BNC210. The aim of this trial was to determine whether administration of BNC210 with food alters blood levels of the drug. Dr Deborah Rathjen Bionomics’ CEO & Managing Director explained th more

Infographics Anaesthesia

A Brief Guide to Intravenous Anaesthetics

If you’ve ever had to undergo a surgical procedure, be it at the dentists or in a hospital, you’re likely to have encountered some of the molecules featured in today’s graphic. We’re already looked atinhalational anaesthetics in a previous graphic; today, we take a look at chemicals that can be inje more