Proteins that do not give up easily: Heat-stable & acid-stable proteins
Although most proteins are heat-labile, some proteins are known to be stable even at the boiling temperature of water. Continue reading Proteins that do not give up easily: Heat-stable & acid-stable proteins
Prime editing – a cutting edge new development in genomic engineering
Most biologists would agree that the most extraordinary development of the 21st century has been the discovery and manipulation of the CRISPR/Cas9 method of gene editing – a natural defence mechanism that bacteria use to defend against viral infection which scientists have hijacked to modify the DNA sequence of living cells. Continue reading Prime editing – a cutting edge new development in genomic engineering
Work Experience at The Biochemical Society
Work experience is more valuable than you think. It should provide an insight for students to see what adult working life is like: showing them a range of new, unique skills; different types of working environments but also the kind of mindset needed to become successful in adult life. Continue reading Work Experience at The Biochemical Society
Being an ally in STEM
I think many people in STEM are aware that currently most teams, departments, or student populations are not reflective of wider society. But beyond just the numbers and percentages of different identities that make up a team we need to be listening to and acting on the actual experiences of those underrepresented groups. Continue reading Being an ally in STEM
