How Cell Culture Changed Science
Understanding of cell biology has greatly advanced in recent years, thanks to improved cell culture techniques. By culturing cells (i.e. growing cells outside the body) scientists are able to perform experiments on living tissue, which they couldn’t possibly perform on a human being. Continue reading How Cell Culture Changed Science
Going Viral: A Brief History of Nearly All Things Virus-related
We have all had multiple viral infections in our lifetime, be it the flu or a more serious disease such as measles. Every year, new strains of virus feature in the spot light, making it a challenge to keep up with treatment options. But when did we first come across viruses? How did we differentiate them from other disease-causing pathogens? How did the first vaccinations against viruses come about? Continue reading Going Viral: A Brief History of Nearly All Things Virus-related
Event report: Protein disulphide bonds-biochemistry, biotechnology and biomedical impact
On 31st August 2018, I attended the protein disulphide bonds- biochemistry, biotechnology and biomedical impact conference organised by the Biochemical society at the university of Kent. I am a research fellow working on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and more specifically on tau protein, which is associated with the pathogenesis of the disease. Continue reading Event report: Protein disulphide bonds-biochemistry, biotechnology and biomedical impact
Creating an astrobiology-related science session
In this blog Melissa talks about her experience developing and piloting a science outreach activity funded by the Biochemical Society. Continue reading Creating an astrobiology-related science session
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