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Medical & healthcare

Brunel University launches manufacturing research centre

Royal Society calls for reform of A-level system in England

Muscle-fatigue sensor could help athletes train harder

Engineering bodies call for better careers advice

Palladium method targets drugs where they are needed

Competition seeks out ways to increase elderly independence

Super compact fusion reactor secures funding

Forum of Private Business urges SMEs to challenge banks

Gas-sensor device can predict asthma attacks

Raising the profile of apprenticeships

Chemotherapy system proves successful in pre-clinical study

Employers urged to set up apprenticeship schemes