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Senior Science Writer

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Blake pens and edits breaking news, articles and features on a broad range of scientific topics. 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.


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Published Content
Total: 64
Visualization of bacteriophages attaching to a bacterial cell, illustrating phage therapy concepts
Article

Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Phage Therapy and Probiotic Development

Synthetic biology techniques have emerged as transformative tools in the tug-of-war between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. Discover how researchers are utilizing synthetic biology techniques to engineer new antimicrobials.
Microscopic view of drug-resistant bacteria
News

“Achilles Heel” of Drug-Resistant TB Identified Using CRISPR Interference

Researchers have used whole-genome CRISPR interference screening to identify the “Achilles Heel” of drug-resistant tuberculosis and identify drugs that target these weaknesses to rapidly kill drug-resistant strains.
Researchers in a laboratory discussing data on a tablet, representing innovation in UK biotech startups.
Industry Insight

A Glimpse Into the Technologies Behind Upcoming UK Biotech Start-Ups

The Discovery Spark program aims to help upcoming biotechnology and healthcare companies grow. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the innovative technologies of this year's Discovery Spark cohort.
A separation scientist in a chromatography lab holding vials of solvent
Industry Insight

Current Trends and Emerging Technologies in Separation Science

Dr. Anthony Edge, chair of ISC 2024 and chair of the Permanent Scientific Committee of ISC, discusses some of the key takeaways from this year's meeting and explores the technologies set to transform separation science.
Gut bacteria inside the small intestines
News

How Opportunistic Bacteria Trigger Neuroinflammation via the Gut-Brain Axis

A study from Florida State University is the first to show a direct correlation between K. pneumoniae infection and Alzheimer’s pathology. The findings emphasize the potential risk hospital-acquired infections pose.
A molecule inside a red and blue drug capsule
Industry Insight

Three Technologies Set To Transform Drug Discovery in 2025 and Beyond

Technology Networks asked a selection of startups featured in the ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 Breakthrough Zone how their technology might reshape the pharmaceutical industry and pave the way for the next generation of therapeutic discovery.
Microscopic image of colorectal cells grown into organoids
Industry Insight

In Vitro Models To Advance Preclinical Drug Development

Dr. Emanuela Costigliola discusses recent advances in preclinical drug development and the significance of physiologically relevant models in predicting human responses.
A female scientist in a cleanroom lab seen tapping on the screen of an instrument used in the pharmaceutical industry
Industry Insight

Scaling iPSC-Derived Cell Therapies From Innovation to Patient Care

In an interview with Technology Networks, Dr. Frederic Cedrone, vice president of corporate innovation at Catalent, discussed the challenges faced and solutions found by companies developing iPSC-derived cell therapies.
Data and AI symbols floating above a laptop.
Article

How Will Automation and Digital Technology Shape the Lab of the Future?

This article discusses the roadblocks preventing labs from utilizing transformative technologies and evaluates how digitization and automation will continue to shape the research landscape.
A robot arm holding a gear touching a human hand also holding a gear
Industry Insight

The Role of Automation in Industrializing Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Dan Strange, CTO at Cellular Origins, to discuss how integrating proven tools and technologies, such as automation, helps cell therapy companies scale up production.
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