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During the last 5 years we have seen a steady increase in  global interest in stem cell research, and there now appears to be a number of  of start-up companies in Europe and the UK with expansion plans over the next 24 months. These organisations will compliment the well known established UK companies who are leading players in the stem cell field. People with cell culture experience, clean room and GMP should be more in demand over the coming year. CK Science are recruiting for a number of clients in these areas. To see a selection of current cell culture jobs click here

Apparently a team of Dutch and Spanish scientists have determined a link between height and jealousy. A lack of inches means that men are more likely to feel threatened by a potential romantic rival. Click here for more information

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered the key to the ability of spicy foods to kill cancer cells.  They found capsaicin, an ingredient of jalapeno peppers, triggers cancer cell death by attacking mitochondria - the cells’ energy-generating boiler rooms.  By binding to proteins in the cancer cell mitochondria they trigger apoptosis, or cell death, without harming surrounding healthy cells.

Nottingham is currently one of the UK’s main areas for Biotechnology with many existing and start-up companies setting up base in the area over recent years and creating demand for science recruitment. Click for more information

  CK Science was recently invited by Sheffield University to run a cv and interview techniques workshop for the Microbiology and Biochemistry departments. The workshops are aimed at 2nd and 3rd year under graduate students and offer valuable instruction to the students as they embark on their daunting search for a job in the scientific industry. Philippa Robertson, the Senior Consultant running the course said ” So far CK has run with the applications workshop and got an excellent response from the students who seemed to really enjoy receiving practical advice tailored to science jobs rather than just general tips.  I hope the interview tips workshop this Friday goes equally well”. CK Science remains committed to supporting the promoting science as a worthwhile and rewarding career in 21^st century Britain

British Marine Scientists have discovered a live specimen of the worlds first “hexapus”. Concerned that the announcement would spark panic to local bathers they were quick to add that the predator was basically armless. Click here for more

On the 7th February 2008 Phil Abrahams, Director of Customer Services at the Royal Society of Chemistry officially opened the new offices of CK Associates in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

The move into new corporate headquarters represents a major step forward for the rapidly expanding group that has benefited from the emergence of new technologies and a more mobile workforce. Established in 1991 CK Associates are leaders in the field of scientific and engineering recruitment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental and food processing industries (more…)