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Making Flies Forget

A surprising number of pathways associated with memory, learning and behaviour are conserved across humans and flies. James Higham looks at how modelling dementia in Drosophila is helping the development of more precisely targeted drugs

Focus On: Biohacking

Hobbyists have been experimenting with DNA and synthetic biology outside conventional lab environments for almost a decade. But with reports of groups experimenting on themselves with unproven gene therapies, is 'DIY biology' heading into dangerous territory?

Then and Now

When The Biologist received an article from a member recollecting his science education at grammar school in the 1950s, we decided to compare and contrast his experience with that of a pupil studying biology in 2017

Dame Bridget Ogilvie

Dame Bridget Ogilvie Hon FRSB explains how a dramatic encounter with parasitic worms inspired her journey from rural Australia to Cambridge, and a range of high-profile roles in UK science

Can't Switch Off

Is artificial light disturbing our circadian rhythms and ruining our sleep? As Andrew Beale explains, the answer is not quite that simple

The Anti-Ageing Diet

Why does calorie restriction increase lifespan in model organisms? And what does it mean for wild populations and human longevity? Jana Stastna explains

Art, Nonsense and Science

Edward Lear, best known for his literary nonsense and limericks, was also one of the finest natural history illustrators of his era and helped classify several species. Natasha Little spoke to the author of a new biography on the famous eccentric to find out more
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