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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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With a degree in accounting, you can become a certified public accountant or work in financial management. The Sciences The sciences, including physics, chemistry and biology, are perfect for left-brain dominant individuals. You thrive in subjects that allow you to express yourself and think outside the box.

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2024 Spotlight: Women Leading the Way in STEM

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This diversity in the workforce is what allows this workforce to continue thinking innovatively and in the best interest of the public as a whole. Jennifer Doudna is a biochemist with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pomona College and a PhD in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from Harvard University.

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How can we discover new antibiotics?

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At Princeton University in the US, Professor Mohammad Seyedsayamdost has developed a new method to identify novel natural products, potentially fast-tracking the development of new antibiotics. PROFESSOR MOHAMMAD SEYEDSAYAMDOST Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Princeton University, USA.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. The engineering behind Evolutor. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. EVOLVING PROPERTIES.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. Nowadays, it encompasses artificial intelligence (AI), the brain-computer interface, synthetic biology, and even social and ethical analysis.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Professor Dan Romik is uncovering the mathematical surprises hidden in this brain teaser. Poetry – Professor Will May helped establish the Poetry Ambassadors scheme, allowing aspiring young poets to be mentored by experienced poets. Chemical reactions – Professor Irving Epstein is investigating oscillating chemical reactions.