IP landmark cases: Diamond v. Chakrabarty
Emanuel Bor summarises a key IP landmark case where it was decided whether a living organism can be patented.
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Evolutionary mismatch and the metabolic trident
Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
IP landmark cases: the basics
Emanuel Bor kicks off the new IP landmark cases series by explaining what a patent is and the process needed to obtain one.
Doritos dye helps scientists make mice transparent—humans might be next!
Sinibaldo Romero Arocha reports on a new study published in Science showing that the dye in doritos can turn mice transparent.
Breathe: A new vaccine for lung cancer
Malintha Hewa Batage reports on a new initiative involving the University of Oxford, which could revolutionise preventative cancer treatment.
Lecanemab: A new drug with potential to slow Alzheimer’s
Corenna Twiss reports on the development of lecanemab, a new monoclonal antibody drug which may be able to treat Alzheimer’s.
Ladies first: how male fruit flies prioritise sex over safety
Lauryn Foster reports on a recent study in nature which highlights just how determined male fruit flies are to have sex.
Eyes wide shut: New study reveals brain changes during unconsciousness
Leah Fogarty reports on a new study highlighting key changes in the connectivity of the brain during loss of consciousness.
Vaporising plastic waste: a breakthrough in recycling
Oliver Cashmore reports on a recent development in recycling, involving the vaporisation of plastics to reduce landfill waste.
The future of chocolate: Swiss scientists create a healthier, more sustainable recipe
Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.