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Scientists have demonstrated the specific role that certain gut microbe species play in carbohydrate metabolism, suggesting the potential for insulin-sensitive gut bacteria to serve as a treatment for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

Regulatory guidance relating to analytical procedures is in the process of changing to a lifecycle approach to ensure that procedures are suitable for intended use across all phases of the drug development life cycle.

This article will outline how automation is currently adopted in vaccine development, including workflows and methods to improve efficiency. In addition, it will explore future opportunities to implement automation when developing vaccines.

Predatory conferences are the ramshackle distant cousin of your regular scientific event, a Fyre Festival of science (without the involvement of Ja Rule). It is getting harder to separate fake conferences from real ones. Given this deluge of dodgy science, we have created a guide to spotting and avoiding predatory conferences.

This article highlights recent developments in cryopreservation and the challenges that will need to be overcome to unleash the full potential of the technology.

This article discusses the benefits of real-time gas analysis for monitoring fermentation and cell culture.

The next 10 years will likely bring gene editing to market for an array of rare conditions. However, making the potential benefits broadly available won’t be without roadblocks. Here, we explore some of the issues the industry will have to contend with.

This article discusses how marrying microfluidics with automation can provide the necessary level of control to perform high‑throughput LNP formulation screening in a cost-effective and timely manner, and how this approach can accelerate the development of new nanomedicines.

In May, news broke of the first UK baby to be born through a new type of IVF procedure, called mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). We speak to a mitochondria expert to learn more about the procedure and why it is ethically "controversial".

Scientists have discovered an alternative, novel source of the important anticoagulant heparin, extracted from the mucus of the giant African snail.