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For the first time, scientists have been able to accurately measure the mass of the human chromosome.

Synchrotron generated at least £1.8 million in benefits for the country

 E-Mail IMAGE: The spread of 46 human chromosomes measured using X-rays in the study, with colour added. view more  Credit: Archana Bhartiya et al/ Chromosome Research Mass of human chromosomes measured for the first time The mass of human chromosomes, which contain the instructions for life in nearly every cell of our bodies, has been measured with X-rays for the first time in a new study led by UCL researchers. For the study, published in Chromosome Research, researchers used a powerful X-ray beam at the UK's national synchrotron facility, Diamond Light Source, to determine the n...

New study delves into issues relating to soils around Maralinga region,  https://www.portlincolntimes.com.au/story/7262167/study-shows-radioactive-particles-from-nuclear-testing-persist-at-maralinga, Luca Cetta,   A new study has highlighted the first international standards needed to safeguard against contamination from nuclear testing, and a Kokatha Elder says the impact of nuclear testing at Maralinga cannot be forgotten. More than 100 kilograms of highly toxic uranium and plutonium…

OXFORDSHIRE, England, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study by Technopolis and Diamond estimates a cumulative monetised impact of at least £1.8 billion from the UK's synchrotron, Diamond