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The iron is hot for life science recruitment
May 21, 2021
The life science industry has been hard at work throughout the current crisis, demonstrating the outcome of having the right skills in place at the right time. Dr Steve Arlington...

Can immune cell-based therapies become mainstream in oncology?
May 20, 2021
Can gene editing technology help transition cell-based therapies to solid tumours? Here, Jonathan Frampton looks at the potential evolution of this currently costly approach into mainstream treatment of cancer patients...

How to orchestrate your drug discovery journey
May 14, 2021
In this practical discussion, Dr Anis H Khimani looks at sustainable approaches to drug screening that leverage standardisation and validation as cornerstones in the selection of appropriate technology, methods, reagents...

Machine learning to predict demand
May 14, 2021
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used by the modern laboratory. Here, Mark Balte, looks at three benefits you can achieve through the application...
Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Biotech, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Food & Bev, Forensics, Health, Immunology, In Depth, Life Sciences, Materials, Materials Science, Medical/Health, Nanotech, Pharmaceutical, Physics, Policy

How moths find their flame – genetics of mate attraction discovered
May 14, 2021
Biologists have discovered the gene controlling the mating preference of male European corn borer moths for the female sex pheromone. Results will provide a better understanding of why mating signals...

Redefining ‘druggability’ with multi-modal target ID screening
May 7, 2021
As drug discovery demands ever closer analysis to ensure quality and validation of drug targets, Dr Benedict Cross looks at how to use a multi-modal approach to explore and identify...

Learning on the fly: Computer model links insect and mammalian learning
May 7, 2021
Even the humble fruit fly craves a dose of the happy hormone, according to a new study from the University of Sussex which shows how they may use dopamine to...

Texas CRISPR gene editing opens new battlefront against Duchenne MD
May 7, 2021
Thirty five years ago the human gene that causes Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) was discovered. It was hailed as a light bulb moment in understanding the disease mechanism. However, there...

COVID-19: Testing times for laboratories
May 7, 2021
Following what may have felt like a slow uptake of voluntary third-party laboratory testing support during the fight against the COVID-29 pandemic, Lorraine Turner explains how UKAS has fast tracked...
Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Covid-19, Developmental Biology, Drug Discovery, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Genetics, Haematology, Health, Health & Safety, Health/Diagnostics, Immunology, Interviews, Life Sciences, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharma, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, Policy, Virology

COVID lessons to be learned across the cross-channel cultural divide
April 29, 2021
Has the cross-channel cultural divide impacted Covid outcomes? Bringing a unique perspective on the response from France and England, hearing patient anecdotes from living under the two differing restrictions, Dr...

