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Blake pens and edits breaking news, articles and features on a broad range of scientific topics with a focus on drug discovery and biopharma. Blake earned an honors degree in chemistry from the University of Surrey, which involved a placement year at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) laboratory, where he developed new pharmaceutical testing methods. Blake also holds an MSc in chemistry from the University of Southampton. His research project focused on the synthesis of novel fluorescent dyes often used as chemical/bio-sensors and as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy. Blake held several editorial-based roles before joining Technology Networks in 2024.

Education

University of Surrey

University of Southampton

Areas of Expertise

Mass spectrometry

Pharmacovigilance

Science communication

Analytical chemistry

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Published Content

Total: 95

A person holding a drug pen used to administer weight loss drugs, which have been linked to a lower risk of dementia.

Could Weight Loss Drugs Be Repurposed as Dementia Treatments?

Weight loss drugs, including GLP-1RAs, might offer new ways to reduce dementia risk. Discover the latest research and what it means for Alzheimer's treatment.

A research scientist holding a petri dish containing microbes, representing microbial biotechnology.

Could Microbial Biotechnology Help End Human Suffering?

Discover how microbial biotechnology could reduce suffering and support global health goals, as experts call for awareness and greater investment in innovation.

Visualization of the small and large intestines showing a range of bacteria, representing the gut microbiome.

Could Your Gut Microbiome Make Certain Drugs Less Effective?

New findings on how the gut microbiome influences drug metabolism and effectiveness could open the door to personalized medicines and better treatment outcomes.

A collection of different drugs, including first-in-class drugs, under a microscope, representing pharmacovigilance.

First-in-Class Drugs Offered Greater Regulatory Flexibility in the US vs Europe

A new comparison of approval data for first-in-class drugs approved by the US FDA and the EMA revealed that the FDA is more likely to offer regulatory flexibility and designate first-in-class drugs for expedited review.

A doctor prescribing epilepsy treatments with a bottle of pills and a model of a brain next to them on the desk.

Arthritis Drug Inspires Promising Epilepsy Treatment

Researchers have found that an FDA-approved arthritis drug suppresses seizures and improves memory, offering new hope for a potential epilepsy treatment.

A single strand of mRNA used in RNA therapeutics such as COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

The Future of RNA Therapeutics, From Design to Delivery

Discover how RNA therapeutics are reshaping medicine, offering new treatments for previously undruggable targets.

The DNA double helix with a gene highlighted in red

Human Cell Morphology Atlas Links Genes and Traits

One of the key challenges of the modern genomics era is studying the thousands of genes in a single human cell at scale. To overcome this, scientists have developed PERISCOPE, which combines the power of microscopy imaging with CRISPR screening.

Various types of weight loss drug on top of a tape measure used for measuring weight loss.

Expanding Stomach Capsule Produces Sustained Weight Loss

A new weight loss treatment, Sirona, expands in the stomach to curb hunger. Phase 2 trials show promising results and the treatment could help transition patients off GLP-1 medications.

A DNA double helix with a gene removed, representing genome editing with degrons.

Inducible Degrons Help Researchers Catalog Gene Function

Technology Networks caught up with Professor Mazhar Adli to learn more about his research on the characterization of essential human genes and the benefits of using inducible degrons to study gene function.

A DNA double helix, surrounded by genetic code letters (A, T, C, G), representing long-read sequencing technology.

Long-Read Sequencing Detects Rare Disease Variants

A study has demonstrated the impact of HiFi long-read sequencing (LRS) in identifying rare disease variants. These findings highlight the potential of HiFi LRS technology to replace multiple diagnostic tests with a single test.

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