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Below is a list of recent central Scotland life science related news stories. Click the title to read the full story.  Alternatively you can browse through the news archive using the links at the bottom of the page.

To have your news story included here, send it to Jan Clark, Nexxus Marketing Communications Manager (j.clark@nexxusscotland.com).    Jan will also be happy to help you put together a news story for distribution if you do not have the resources in-house to do this.

• 03 February 2012: Stirling Dementia Centre shortlisted for Independent Specialist Care Award
  The Centre has been shortlisted for work carried out in Northern Ireland, where they are working directly to support nurses and other staff who care for people with dementia.
• 01 February 2012: Large study confirms benefits of exercise for some cancer patients
  Physical activity, when appropriate, can improve patients's health and quality of life after they finish treatment, according to large analysis of over 30 studies of exercise and cancer, published in the BMJ.
• 01 February 2012: Potential new treatment identified for Leishmaniasis
  Researchers at the University of Dundee have identified fexinidazole as a possible, much-needed, new treatment for the parasitic disease visceral leishmaniasis.
• 01 February 2012: New publication to help health practitioners in the care of pregnant women who have AIDS
  The complex issue of caring for pregnant women who have AIDS is addressed by Professor Colin Martin, University of the West of Scotland’s Chair of Mental Health, in his new publication ‘Scientific Basis of Healthcare: AIDS & Pregnancy’.
• 01 February 2012: Sigma-Aldrich Corporation acquires BioReliance Holdings
  Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ:SIAL), a leading Life Science and High Technology company, announced it has completed its acquisition of BioReliance Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of global biopharmaceutical testing services, from Avista Capital Partners for $350 million in cash, subject to normal post-closing adjustments.
• 01 February 2012: Oxygen Biotherapeutics and Aurum Biosciences Enter Joint Research Agreement to Develop an Oxycyte®-based Diagnostic Tool and Therapeutic for Acute Ischemic Stroke
  The two organisations aim to develop a better tool for defining the extent of injury in acute ischemic stroke and for treating this emergency in the important early hours after the attack.
• 01 February 2012: Research backs benefits of new bowel cancer test
  A test being introduced by the Government is effective at detecting bowel cancer, a US study has confirmed.
• 31 January 2012: Protein study helps superbug battle
  Scientists have shed light on the way superbugs such as MRSA are able to become resistant to antibiotics.
• 31 January 2012: One month to go before applications close for 2012 Moredun Scholarship
  The Moredun Foundation would encourage anyone looking for funding for a short term project to apply for a Moredun Scholarship Award before the current application round closes at the end of February. Whether you want to travel in the UK or abroad during the Summer months to attend a particular conference, competition or event, or wish to learn a new skill or conduct a short research project, three scholarships of up to £1000 each are available from Moredun in 2012.
• 30 January 2012: Studies shine light on genetics of childhood brain tumours
  New studies have found genes linked to two types of aggressive childhood brain tumours, and could aid the development of effective treatments.