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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...

Korea claims advance on 3D-printed corneas

May 29, 2019
A research team in South Korea have used a 3D printer to improve the transparency of artificial corneas.

Living the single life

May 27, 2019
Scientists are increasingly taking advantage of microfluidic technology for single cell applications to understand individual cells and their role in health and immunity. Here we look at latest advances in...

Brexit causing pesticide regulatory fears

May 23, 2019
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union includes the removal of a blanket ban on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), according to the UK Trade Policy Observatory, which would weaken regulation...

The secret microbiome

May 21, 2019
Auto-immune disease, obesity and even cancer… the microbiome is clearly involved in much of human health. No surprise really, we are as much microbe as we are human. What is...

PolyProx Therapeutics secures £3.4M for cancer treatment

May 17, 2019
Cambridge-based biotechnology company PolyProx Therapeutics has raised £3.4 million in seed capital to finance development of its cancer drug technology. The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge spin-out will develop...

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