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Can we create viruses and use them to treat cancer?

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Much of what we have learned about basic molecular biology, such as RNA splicing and DNA replication, arose through studies of adenoviruses.” For example, adenoviruses were recently in the scientific spotlight as they are used in the COVID-19 vaccines developed pharmaceutical companies Janssen and Oxford-AstraZeneca.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The team in Sheffield has over 40 years of accumulated research experience in applying an evolutionary approach to engineering biology. The engineering behind Evolutor. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. BIOECONOMY — the economic potential of harnessing the power of bioscience. EVOLVING PROPERTIES.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

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These tools and approaches cover systems biology, synthetic biology, biosensors, data science, artificial intelligence, gene editing, precision breeding, the microbiome, and more.”. At school, biology, chemistry, and mathematics will help lay the groundwork for a career in plant science. BUILDING THE ATLAS.

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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

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STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and covers an immense range of subject areas. Scientific research thrives off the exploration of chemistry and biology, in addition to climatic initiatives such as sustainable and nuclear power. Labs Lost to Educational Rigidity.

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Utilizing Online Resources to Find the Right STEM Job

Career in STEM

Mathematics majors reported being 80% satisfied with their jobs, while only 70% of English majors reported the same. Those with a degree in biological sciences can work for a pharmaceutical company, study in a research lab or teach biology at the high school or college level. STEM graduates are more satisfied with their jobs.

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Using synthetic biology to increase BNF activity in these free-living diazotrophs has the potential to generate enhanced biofertilisers that are compatible with a wide variety of crop plants,” Nate explains. Study for a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or a related field such as biology, molecular biology or biomedical engineering.

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Examining the extremely small

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Nanoscientists manipulate materials at the atomic and molecular level, and thus nanoscience merges physics, chemistry, materials science and biology,” explains Susanne. Nanoscience goes beyond these traditional borders, which is why CeNS strives to bring together researchers from physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy and medicine.”