Thomas Warwick

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I am a content creator here at Bitesize Bio. I have a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Loughborough University and a Ph.D. in Structural Biology from the University of Nottingham. After a brief stint working as a Research Assistant in Knowledge Exchange, also at the University of Nottingham, I became a Technician at Nottingham Trent University, managing two research laboratories and providing technical and developmental guidance to students and researchers. In 2022, I started this job full-time, sharing my cross-disciplinary knowledge and research experience.

Articles by Thomas Warwick

An Introduction to Biosafety Levels

An Introduction to Biosafety Levels

Biological agents, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, are categorized into four biosafety levels (BSL), each indicating a different threat level. These levels increase progressively, with level one organisms posing the least risk and level four the greatest. This article details each biosafety level, explaining their necessity and providing examples of organisms handled at each level.

A cross-section of a mammalian cell used as an alternative to immortalized cells.

A Better Alternative to Immortalized Cells: Combining CRISPR and iPSCs

Investigating human diseases and genetic variation is complex, but CRISPR-edited induced pluripotent stem cells present a promising alternative to immortalized cell lines. This article delves into genome editing principles and offers practical steps for optimizing research techniques, ensuring more accurate and ethical studies.