DSM-5: Changing the landscape of mental disorder diagnosis
We talk with the Chair of the DSM-5 task force about the implications of recent changes in diagnosing and classifying mental disorders in the USA
Systems biology and medicine: where are we now and where are we going
The latest review series in Cell Communication and Signaling reflects on some of the current methodologies and results in systems biology and medicine
Engineering cartilage: understanding how mechanics matters
The latest on how mechanical stimuli may be used to make tissue engineered cartilage replacements for treating osteoarthritis and other similar diseases
Dale Sanders on what GM crops have to offer
Genetically modified crops have been subject to much controversy. Leading plant scientist Dale Sanders tells Biome his views
Podcast: Plant genomics – facing the future food crisis
Five leaders in plant research discuss how plant genomics can be used to address the future food crisis
Taking stock of 30 years of HIV research: what’s next?
‘HIV thirty years on’ brings together a collection of articles to discuss the progress made in understanding and combating the virus
Rich Roberts discusses single-molecule sequencing technology
Rich Roberts explains why single-molecule real-time sequencing hasn’t been well received, and why Nobel winning research wasn’t the highlight of his career.
Viral phylogeny and criminal culpability
Molecular phylogenetic analyses are increasingly used in the investigation of viral outbreaks, but what are the challenges of using phylogenetic inference in criminal trials?
Music and movement – the dynamics of ubiquitylation
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much for a video (of ubiquitylation)?
Home gardening: a means to household food security in times of crisis
Home gardens can be used to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, economic hardship and disease, especially in post-conflict situations.
