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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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An Ancient Grapevine Uncorks Clues About a Deadly Plant Pathogen

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Genetic Variant Classification: Challenges and Advancements

The Scientist | | 6 min read

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Genetically Engineered Male Insects Shorten Their Mates’ Lifespans

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Reaching New Heights with Genetic Engineering Techniques

Thermo Fisher ScientificandThe Scientist | | 1 min read

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On a Wild Mouse Chase to Understand Parenting, Love, and Fear

Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | | 10 min read

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Epigenetics and Heritable Control of Gene Expression

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 7 min read

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Circumventing Cancer Resistance

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Transforming Molecular Workflows for Newborn Screening

RevvityandThe Scientist | | 3 min read

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Colorectal Tumors are Born When Stem Cells Die

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 5 min read

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Splicing Fungal Genes Help Cells Change Shape

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

Image of colored blobs comprised of individual dots. Each dot represents an immune cell and dots of the same color belong to the same cell type.

Charting the Human Immune Health Atlas

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

An illustration of an in vitro fertilized embryo, which researchers recently used to study maternal aneuploidy

Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

Studying over 100,000 embryos revealed genetic factors behind chromosome segregation issues that lead to aneuploidy, informing future risk screening and intervention.

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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

In this webinar, Magdalena Pacewicz will highlight how to use AUC to characterize AAVs as part of ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will discuss how scientists characterize therapeutic proteins in different formulations and spot the effects of excipients on protein stability.

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