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Pain, Personalised Medicine & the Future of Neuroscience Research

Pain, Personalised Medicine & the Future of Neuroscience Research

Neuroscience today is an ever-changing field, full of exciting opportunities for early career researchers. We spoke to Ameen Alajeely, a PhD student at the University of Toronto, who shared his journey into neuroscience, the research he hopes will treat chronic pain, and his thoughts on the future of AI and personalised medicine.

Perfume Chemistry: The Surprising Science of Scent

Perfume Chemistry: The Surprising Science of Scent

Perfume is more than just a pleasant scent—it’s chemistry in action. In this article, we discover how animal secretions, soil bacteria, and synthetic chemistry can combine to create fragrances that tap directly into our memories and emotions.

NEURO-2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

NEURO-2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

Are you an early career neuroscientist looking for exciting new networking opportunities? NEURO-2025 takes place this November in Tbilisi, Georgia, and we spoke to a member of the organizing team to find out more!

Ask the Author: DETQ as a tool for tuning dopamine sensors

Ask the Author: DETQ as a tool for tuning dopamine sensors

In our latest edition of Ask the Author, we spoke to Marie Labouesse and Tommaso Fava about their research into the use of DETQ as a powerful tool for tuning dopamine sensors. They explain its potential importance to neuroscience research, and we're proud to be the first to supply DETQ to the neuroscience community.

PhD student Ruchi Prakash Jain, latest winner of the Hello Bio Early Career Scientist Grant

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Ruchi Prakash Jain

Introducing Ruchi Prakash Jain - the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! We spoke to Ruchi about her current PhD research, the scientists she admires most, and how she plans to spend her $500 grant!

Scientist in lab thinking about CNO storage

Your Top Technical Questions Answered – CNO Storage & Stability

Is your CNO dihydrochloride still usable after being stored at room temperature? Our technical team explains why short-term storage is no problem, and how to handle it for optimal long-term use.

First-Gen in Science: Why Our Journeys Matter

First-Gen in Science: Why Our Journeys Matter

No two research journeys look the same, and for first-generation scientists the road to success can be filled with extra hurdles. In this inspiring guest article, Associate Professor Kristina Mlinac Jerković shares her journey as a first-gen college student, and tells us why it’s so important to be proud of your own unique STEM career path.

The Power of Public Engagement in STEM

The Power of Public Engagement in STEM

Public engagement is one of the most powerful ways for scientists to make their research more accessible to all, but what does it take to organise an effective event? In this blog, Dr Susannah Walker of the ‘Bring Your Own Brain’ programme shares her experience as curator of public outreach at this year’s BNA International Festival of Neuroscience.

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Young Eun Park

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Young Eun Park

Congratulations to Young Eun Park - the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! We spoke to Young Eun about her current research into myeloma, and how she plans to spend her $500 grant!

Heatwave Hacks for Scientists: Staying Cool in the Lab

Heatwave Hacks for Scientists: Staying Cool in the Lab

Summer might be the season of sunshine and ice cream, but for scientists working in busy labs it can also mean sweaty goggles, stifling PPE, and sweltering conditions. In this new article, we share tried-and-tested hacks and clever coping strategies to help scientists survive when things get tropical in the lab.