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Patent triumph for CRISPR inventors

June 17, 2019
The US Patent office has recently (May 28) issued a patent to the French biologist Emmanuelle Charpentier and US colleague Jennifer Doudna covering the methods of modulating DNA transcription with...

Harnessing regional strengths

June 16, 2019
From distinctive strengths in transport innovation in the West Midlands to leadership in the life sciences in the Liverpool City Region, regions across the UK have demonstrated excellence in R&D.

A sub-atomic solution

June 7, 2019
Neurodegenerative diseases are becoming a major focus for an ageing population. Here we learn how neutrons are helping us understand the misfolded proteins thought to underlie many of these conditions.

Plague bacterium located in Britain

June 6, 2019
The first genetic evidence of the Justinian Plague in the British Isles suggests multiple strains of the same bacteria.

Lab-grown insect meat

June 6, 2019
Researchers have outlined proposals for lab-grown insect meat as an alternative to harmful livestock farming.

CRISPR edit linked with increased mortality risk

June 5, 2019
The genetic mutation made last year by a Chinese scientist using the CRISPR technique has been associated with an increased risk of death by more than a fifth.

Blooming marvellous

May 31, 2019
Aquaculture, cosmetics and even a unique superfood… microalgae are proving to be a rising star for synthetic biologists. Andrew Spicer takes us through the benefits of their biochemical and metabolic...

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