#DesigningBiology

Start the Week - Biology, technology and the future - BBC Sounds Adam Rutherford asks what it might mean if we can build human bodies and minds.

Staying on theme of #DesigningBiology have just enjoyed listening to @adrianwoolfson.bsky.social discuss his new book ‘The Future of Species’ on Radio 4 Start the Week - very much looking forward to going along to London launch event for this in a couple of weeks’ time!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

William Astbury A pioneer in the field of molecular biology, Astbury used X-ray crystallography to study molecular structures within living organisms.

Perfect timing! With #DesigningBiology as theme of #AstburyConvo26 @astburycentre.bsky.social have just written piece for @sciencehistory.org about molecular origami behind Astbury’s monkeynut coat as v early (albeit crude) example of redesigning biomolecules.
www.sciencehistory.org/education/sc...

Green promotional graphic for Astbury Conversation 2026 with molecular illustration. Text reads ‘Astbury Conversation 2026 – Designing Biology. Join us on 20–21 April at the University of Leeds.'

Is attending a world-leading biology conference on your new year to-do list?

This April, the Astbury Conversation brings together expert researchers to explore 'Designing Biology' in its widest sense

Full programme: lnkd.in/ebpG5Nfz
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