Horizon scanning has been used to identify opportunities and risks presented by 20 emerging issues in the field of biological engineering.

Guidelines governing research into embryos need to be updated in a way that reflects the moral status of synthetic human entities generated using the methods of synthetic biology.

Modelling beta-amyloid deposition in bioengineered human vessels represents a notable advance to further investigate the role of the vasculature in Alzheimer's disease.

A new three-dimensional model of the blood-brain barrier can be used to study processes that are involved in neurodegenerative diseases.

There is no such thing as a representative skeletal muscle tissue, as each member of this family of tissues expresses a specialized mRNA program.

A novel bioengineered human skeletal muscle model with accurate physiological and pharmacological responses may provide a useful tool for preclinical testing.

The views of peers are important when applying for a faculty position, but so are research plans and being a good 'fit'.

The same genes and signalling pathways control the formation of skin appendages in both fish and land animals.

Journals are exploring new approaches to peer review in order to reduce bias, increase transparency and respond to author preferences.