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  We can't be working all the time  unfortunately . An excellent way to spend your downtime is to watch a movie or series. These are our favorite movies and series to do with biotechnology, that we suggest you check out next time you want to sit back and unwind. Splice (2009) Two scientists decide to ignore the ban on research using human embryos and try to create a hybrid creature, illegally. Somehow, the scientists manage to make the experiments using the human embryos with a lack of funding... this obviously didn't  end well. Contagion (2011) A little close to current day reality, but in Contagion, the world faces a deadly viral infection with a rapid rate of spreading.  With no treatment available, the CDC gathers a team of doctors to identify ways of avoiding contagion, whilst looking for a cure. During this ordeal, chaos rules the world as millions die. Icarus (2017) Oscar winning documentary, Icarus  follows film director and writer Bryan Fogel as he...

We all know TED talks are brilliants parcels of knowledge that we may use to inspire ourselves. But for some reason, we often forget about them and then find ourselves once or twice a year binge watching them. These are the top 3 talks we have watched here at Biotech10, that we believe properly encapsulate the brilliantness of biotechnology. How CRISPR Lets Us Edit Our DNA Jennifer Doudna, part of the team that invented the revolutionary genetic technology that is CRISPR-Cas9. The tool (CRISPR) allows for editing of DNA strands with "incredible precision" as stated by Doudna, which may be used in mind-blowing ways, such as treatments for genetic diseases. However there is ethical concern for the potential of "designer babies". In this TED talk Doudna reviews the workings of CRISPR-Cass9, as well as the potential it harnesses. She rounds off her talk with an important discussion about the ethical implications that this gene editing technology carries.  The Medical Po...