Metagenomic approaches have been key to successful tracing and outbreak management during the COVID-19 pandemic. How can we use this knowledge to better prepare, strategize and prevent future pandemics? [Formula: see text]

We look at how next-generation sequencing has advanced research across different disease fields, and the growing importance of open access genomic databases.

Where 3D printing was characterized by the new technologies and machinery, 4D printing is defined by the smart materials making waves in drug development and regenerative medicine.

With the abundance of information and increased availability of tools to assist in reproducibility, Tristan Free investigates why progress so slow.

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