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How a recently published research paper came to be, written by the authors.

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How to make CRISPR arrays (and what we learned in the process)

CRISPR arrays have proven difficult to generate due to the repetitive nature of their repeats. We developed a new method for assembly CRISPR arrays called CRATES, and we gained unique insights into CRISPR RNA biogenesis along the way.

Chase Beisel

Jul 15, 2019

Contributor Nature Biomed Eng

Behind the paper

Challenges and Opportunities in Software-driven Medical Devices

The safety and security of medical devices driven by software, the software-development processes, and the need for data collection and privacy, all offer challenges and opportunities for device regulation and clinical care.

William Gordon

Jul 05, 2019

The declining impact of the US National Institutes of Health on cancer patenting

Contributor Nature Biotech

Behind the paper

The declining impact of the US National Institutes of Health on cancer patenting

Raphael Zingg

Jul 03, 2019

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SEED 2019 - Build-a-Cell

Editor Nature Comms

From the editors, On the road

SEED 2019 - Build-a-Cell

Ross Cloney

Jul 04, 2019

Nature Research

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Maximising the benefits of early sharing

Having early and rapid access to research findings accelerates the pace of science and is paramount for advancing discovery. As publishers we are ideally placed to help facilitate this and here at Springer Nature making great research available as quickly as possible is a central part of our commitment to the research community.

Sowmya Swaminathan

Jun 07, 2019

Building an Alliance of Biofoundries Q&A with Paul Freemont

Editor Nature Comms

From the editors

Building an Alliance of Biofoundries Q&A with Paul Freemont

Ross Cloney

May 20, 2019

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Highlights from the recent literature. Critical views are welcome.

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion - A How-To Guide

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion - A How-To Guide

Greg Hudalla

Mar 08, 2019

Biodegradable sensor for blood flow

Editor Nature Biotech

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Biodegradable sensor for blood flow

Irene Jarchum

Feb 05, 2019

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Translational challenges of electrical spinal cord stimulation

Spinal cord injury often results in irreversible paralysis due to blocked communication between the brain and the spinal cord. While electrical stimulation of the spinal cord has been successfully applied to restore motor function in animal models, electrical stimulation in humans has been less effective for reasons not yet completely understood.