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Biobanks: a vital investment in precision medicine

Despite limits in size and investment, biobanks such as Estonia’s are providing deeper understanding of the factors influencing public health and diseases, explains PacBio’s Neil Ward.

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Bacteria point the way for sustainable space power

An international research project involving scientists from Heriot-Watt University has found inspiration from some of Earth’s simplest life forms, in order to harness solar energy for space travel.

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E. coli K-12 turns 100 this year

While not your most obvious candidate for centenary celebrations, Brittany Niccum explains why we should commemorate the isolation of E. coli K-12 strain – arguably one of the most thoroughly studied…

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Biobanks: a vital investment in precision medicine

Despite limits in size and investment, biobanks such as Estonia’s are providing deeper understanding of the factors influencing public health and diseases, explains PacBio’s Neil Ward.

Interviews

Risk, rewards, and regulations for gene editing

UK leading authority on the human genome, Professor Robin Lovell-Badge speaks with Dermot Martin on the long-term outcomes and resulting regulation guidance following the birth of the twin girls whos…

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