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The science of…

In 'Big Picture: Careers from biology', we feature ten people who use biology in their jobs, albeit in very different ways. Here, we explore in more depth the areas highlighted by our assistant practitioner in radiography, entrepreneur and brewer.

The science of brewing

Drinking alcohol is popular in many parts of the world, including the UK. Here, we explore fermentation - the process by which alcohol is produced from glucose - using beer brewing as an example.

The science of medical imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are used to look inside the body for medical and scientific reasons. Find out more about how the two techniques compare here.

The science of zinc fingers

Zinc fingers are a type of structure found in proteins in lots of different living things. Find out more about them here, including how researchers are investigating their potential use in treating HIV and other diseases.

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