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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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Infographic

Emerging Technologies in Neurodegeneration Research

Download this infographic to explore the latest advances in modeling neurodegeneration and learn how to get the most out of your cell models.
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News

Researchers Uncover New Strategy To Boost Stem Cell Transplant Harvesting

Researchers have discovered mechanisms that control hematopoietic stem cell mobilization. These findings point to a new way to improve stem cell mobilization and availability for stem cell transplants.
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Industry Insight

Inside eXmoor Pharma’s New Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Hub

Technology Networks visited eXmoor Pharma to learn more about its journey to becoming a licensed cell and gene therapy CDMO. The guided tour highlighted the facility as a flexible and scalable manufacturing hub.
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Article

The Importance of LGBTQIA+ Representation in Science

Dr. David Bending discusses his research interests and experience as an LGBTQIA+ immunologist. He offers advice for others beginning a career in STEMM and highlights the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation.
A lab scientist holding test tubes containing blood samples for bioanlysis.
Industry Insight

Overcoming Challenges in Bioanalysis With Artificial Intelligence

In bioanalysis, AI could alleviate preclinical and clinical bioanalytical data processing and analysis. Here, Mary Belfast from Teva Branded Pharmaceuticals, discusses some of the latest guidelines on AI implementation and validation in bioanalysis.
DNA double helix with one of the strands represented as a synthetic strand
Article

Synthetic “Alien” DNA Provides Opportunities for Disease Diagnostics and Treatment

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Steven Benner to learn more about what synthetic "alien" DNA can tell us about life on other planets and how this technology could be harnessed to improve disease diagnostics and treatment.
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News

Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome Via Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have shown that stress inhibits vagus nerve stimulation of the glands of Brunner, which compromises beneficial gut bacteria populations and host immunity.
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Article

How Is CRISPR Gene Editing Being Used in Infectious Disease Research?

CRISPR gene editing has enabled scientists to rewrite the genetic code of living organisms and is revolutionizing medicine. Here, we highlight some of the latest applications of CRISPR gene editing in infectious disease research.
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News

Your Microwave Is Harboring Radiation-Resistant Microbes

A new study has found that highly-adapted microbes exist within microwaves. These findings not only have implications for managing hygiene but also provide new information on the biotechnological potential of the microwave microbiome.
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News

Cognitive and Mental Health Decline Persists Years After COVID-19 Hospitalization

A new study following individuals hospitalized during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the persistent, significant nature of cognitive and psychiatric symptoms that can persist two to three years post-infection.
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