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Discover a Saliva Collection Device for Multi-Omic Research.

Capturing Total Nucleic Acids from Saliva Samples for Multiomics Applications

DNA Genotek Inc. | | 1 min read

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Predict Functional Genomics with Confidence

| 1 min read

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ABC Sequencing Helps Scientists Get Back to Basics

Element Biosciences | | 1 min read

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Voltage Ventured, Nothing Gained

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Infographic: Recombinase Polymerase Amplification in Action

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 10 min read

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Whenever, Wherever: Taking DNA Amplification Outside the Lab

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 10+ min read

Making Standards Exceptional

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | | 10 min read

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The Basics and Applications of Cell-Free DNA

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 5 min read

qPCR: Driving Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Disease

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

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Closing the Gaps in the Human Genome: Why Y Was the Final Hurdle

Kamal Nahas, PhD | | 4 min read

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Digital PCR: The Journey to Superior Data

Bio-Rad Laboratories | | 1 min read

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Iconic Geneticist Evelyn Witkin Dies at Age 102

Lisa Winter | | 3 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

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The reason dogs beg, sit, stay, and shake for peanut butter could be both evolutionarily wired and learned behavior.

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The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

Survey data showed that hoarding research topics and resources, termed the Gollum effect, has a lasting impact on trainees and perpetuates a toxic research culture.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Human iPSC-derived Models for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment

Within the tumor microenvironment, networks of cells and molecular signals form a dynamic landscape that drives disease progression.

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Ten-year Agreement to Provide a Secure, AI-enabled Forensic Laboratory Information Management System Supporting DHS Forensic, Scientific, and Testing Services