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Flagella, cilia and pili are all similar in shape, however, each possesses a different structure and biological function. This article outlines the features of flagella, cilia and pili, including their structure and function, and explores the key differences between them.

From tweets to toots – the online community #SciTwitter is considering a move from Twitter to an alternative online platform. In this article, we explore how Twitter has supported science communication and outreach over recent years, the motivations for migration and ask: where are you heading, #SciTwitter?

This article explores how new technologies and precise trial implementation can ease the process of bringing a new drug to market.

By combining single-cell analysis tools with imaging and microfluidics, spatial biology is adding a new layer of information and is set to transform biomedical science.

This article will highlight the properties of an attractive drug target, outline the approaches used to identify targets and discuss the key steps involved in target validation.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have penetrated every corner of the globe. What do we know about them, why are they such a problem and do they really last “forever”? Science writer Kerry Taylor-Smith explores.

Could the same technology that trains the immune system against pathogens also be used as a preventative for depression and anxiety?

Technology Networks recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sam Barichievy, director in cell engineering at the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. In this conversation, Dr. Barichievy shares her perspectives on what equality, diversity and inclusion entails, and how fostering inclusive environments can enable us to do better science.

The modern QC laboratory is testing highly complex drug products using a wide range of analytical techniques, instrumentation and software with continually evolving regulations and guidance, presenting many challenges from a management perspective.

Changes in our microbiome have been linked to fluctuations in our health. The field of gut microbiome research has therefore gathered a lot of interest, as these microbes and their metabolites can influence the rest of the body in health and disease. But what have we learned from recent research?