The Oxford Scientist

IP landmark cases: Association of Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.

Emanuel BorOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024012 mins

Emanuel Bor releases the third article in his IP landmark cases series where he reveals whether DNA can be patented.

Mia Clark-WebbOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024016 mins

Mia Clark-Webb reflects on the future of meat alternatives and how lab grown cultured meat is taking science by storm.

Emanuel BorOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024011 mins

Emanuel Bor summarises a key IP landmark case where it was decided whether a living organism can be patented.

Malintha Hewa BatageOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024013 mins

Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.

Emanuel BorOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024013 mins

Emanuel Bor kicks off the new IP landmark cases series by explaining what a patent is and the process needed to obtain one.

Sinibaldo Romero ArochaOctober 12, 2024October 12, 202409 mins

Sinibaldo Romero Arocha reports on a new study published in Science showing that the dye in doritos can turn mice transparent.

Malintha Hewa BatageOctober 11, 2024October 18, 2024011 mins

Malintha Hewa Batage reports on a new initiative involving the University of Oxford, which could revolutionise preventative cancer treatment.

Corenna TwissOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024011 mins

Corenna Twiss reports on the development of lecanemab, a new monoclonal antibody drug which may be able to treat Alzheimer’s.

Lauryn FosterOctober 7, 2024October 7, 202406 mins

Lauryn Foster reports on a recent study in nature which highlights just how determined male fruit flies are to have sex.

Leah FogartySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 202405 mins

Leah Fogarty reports on a new study highlighting key changes in the connectivity of the brain during loss of consciousness.