The legacy of my great-grandfather Mohamed Said Kamoun lives on. His principles transcend generations and serve as guiding lights for anyone seeking success, whether in business or personal life. A recent trip to Tunis, filled with the flavors of fresh, authentic Tunisian cuisine, gifted me with a journey into my…

L’héritage de mon arrière-grand-père Mohamed Said Kamoun perdure. Ses principes transcendent les générations et servent de guides à quiconque recherche le succès, que ce soit dans les affaires ou dans la vie personnelle. Lors d’un récent voyage à Tunis, empli des saveurs de la cuisine tunisienne authentique, j’ai eu l’opportunité…

“Please enjoy the journey” — let’s etch these words onto the walls of our laboratories. I have always been a sports enthusiast. There’s something captivating and inspiring about it, although it’s difficult to put into words. …

Recent insight into pathogen suppression of plant immune receptor networks delivers exciting innovation for disease resistance. FIRST PUBLISHED: 16.05.2023 Mia Cerfonteyn, The Sainsbury Laboratory. Researchers developed a novel approach to deliver disease resistance in plants based on recent insights into how plant parasites use effector proteins to suppress immune receptor…

A visit to Halle, 25 years later, and a workshop with early career researchers brought into focus what should be the primary mission of scientists. Halle an Saale, December 1997 Twenty-five years ago, I was invited to the IPB Halle (Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzenbiochemie) by Thorsten Nürnberger and Dierk Scheel. That…

The Daily Express, a UK tabloid, has published a positive article about gene editing (GE). The article highlights the potential benefits of gene editing, including its ability to treat genetic diseases and improve agricultural yields. The piece reflects a growing trend of mainstream media coverage of gene editing, and signals…

Rawit, a Thai student, was awarded a scholarship to spend a year studying at Oxford University. Things didn’t go to plan. Rawit Longsaward is a Ph.D. student at Mahidol University in Thailand. In 2021/2022, he was awarded a scholarship to spend a year in the Plant Chemetics Laboratory of Renier…

The habit of naming biological tools and material after living organisms is unhelpful and confusing. Let’s stop this. Dandelions in the city In this time of year, the common dandelion— Taraxacum officinale — can be found almost everywhere. Their bright yellow flowers and fluffy seed heads are a common sight…

As an an academic and writer, I’m always on the lookout for new ideas and perspectives to fuel my creativity. That’s why I love scanning platforms like Medium for fresh content. …