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What is the Second Genome and how does it affect us?
Did you know that there are fewer human cells in our body than bacterial cells? For the human body to contain anything other than our own cells has always caused controversy; however, the idea of a second genome has been around for a while. Continue reading What is the Second Genome and how does it affect us?
Biochemical Society e-course review: Using technology for effective teaching in HE
This e-course ‘Using technology for effective teaching in HE’ is composed of five modules and the course objectives map onto the UKPSF to support candidates for various levels of fellowship of the HEA. The course is incredibly well supported by educational theory, with references provided throughout. The ideas presented are innovative and would be really useful for anyone looking to redesign or update a module or course. Continue reading Biochemical Society e-course review: Using technology for effective teaching in HE
Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop
As an early career researcher (ECR), you can struggle with balancing publishable results, reading new scientific literature and keeping your supervisor happy. But you’re learning that the impact of research is not only measured by the journal in which your manuscript is published. You feel that the public sometimes misunderstands science and evidence, and you want to help change that. Continue reading Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop
The Society Publishers’ Coalition – a year on
The Biochemical Society and Portland Press are active members of the Society Publishers’ Coalition. We are taking the opportunity to share their latest blog discussing their developments from the past year. Continue reading The Society Publishers’ Coalition – a year on
Celebrating 10 years of collaboration with the Royal Society of Biology
On 3 March 2020, members of the bioscience community gathered at the Science Museum in London to celebrate the Royal Society of Biology’s (RSB) 10th Anniversary. Continue reading Celebrating 10 years of collaboration with the Royal Society of Biology
