Lara Bower

The Petri Dish – Is there life on Mars?

Extraterrestrial life is something that has been extensively studied. Our human fascination with the search for extraterrestrial life – to see if we are not alone in this universe – has spanned decades, if not centuries. Alien life suffuses our entertainment and culture, and most people will agree that they...
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Posted Nov. 25, 2025

New research and more effective treatments are resulting in an increase in cancer survival rates

It is important to note there is no universal ‘cure’ for cancer; each type (from bowel cancer to brain cancer) has numerous physiological and structural differences – including a unique pattern of biomarkers – meaning advancing cancer research is a multi-faceted and intricate field. However, from diagnostic improvements (advanced robotics...
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Posted Aug. 1, 2025

Humanity, hacked: inside the Synthetic Human Genome Project

Human genome synthesis was once considered a pipe dream; the ethical considerations, cost, and lack of technology were substantial barriers. Now, following a £10 million initial investment from the world’s leading medical charity, the Wellcome Trust, a gateway has been opened to foster a new era of synthetic biology via...
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Posted Jul. 9, 2025