A new evolutionary computer programme has been created with the aim of identifying the ideal drug combination to treat critical health problems.

The multidisciplinary team from the University of Manchester developed a programme which can sift through nine billion combinations of drugs to find the ideal treatment. Described as being the first step in the development of perfect drug combinations, the system is capable of finding the treatments which can prevent inflammation occurring.

Most non-infectious diseases are worsened by inflammation and although the study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, related to stroke, the researchers believe the principle can be applied to other conditions like cancer and Alzheimer's.

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Fisher Scientific today confirmed the dates for their ‘Activate Science’ events planned across the UK and Ireland during September through to November 2011.

Activate Science is an interactive scientific laboratory event aimed at everyone involved within the laboratory environment who either specify, use or purchase products. World leading suppliers from the laboratory industry will be exhibiting and demonstrating some of the latest technologies available.
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Each event promises:

• Product exhibition giving the opportunity for visitors to discuss any requirements they have with Application Specialists
• A selection of technical seminars and presentations. Seminars will be both high and mid-range, to serve the needs of different technical levels
• Product demonstrations with an opportunity for visitors to gain firsthand experience
• Free entry and free refreshments

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Join us at the magnificently-refurbished Palace Hotel in the heart of Manchester on Tuesday 8th June or at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, close to the Palace of Westminster in central London on Thursday 10th June.

Plenary sessions will introduce the Thermo Fisher Scientific brand and illustrate how the world’s broadest portfolio of products can help you make the world a healthier, cleaner and safer place.

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Fisher Scientific is hitting the road this month with its Life Science Live Roadshow.

The roadshow is a series of 9 FREE seminars, each one at a different location as follows: Dundee, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton, Oxford, Leeds and Edinburgh.

The seminars are aimed, primarily, at individuals involved in genomics and proteomics. Areas to be covered include: siRNA, qPCR and protein analysis. There is also an exhibition highlighting products from the Thermo Scientific family: Abgene, Pierce, Hyclone, Dharmacon, plus many others including Macherey-Nagel, Millipore, GE and IBA.

Seminars begin at 10.00am and are expected to finish at 3.00pm. Complementary refreshments and lunch will be provided, and all delegates will receive sample packs of key products worth up to £500!

Further information and registration for a seminar close to you.
Places are limited, so register now to avoid disappointment!