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Labradors’ appetite for food could help scientists uncover genetic causes of obesity in humans.

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Obesity Research is Going to the Dogs

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Aging Dogs Provide Insights for Human Longevity

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The Pet Health Industry Takes on Canine Cancer

Dog Ancestry Provides Clues to Ancient Human Activities

Dog Ancestry Provides Clues to Ancient Human Activities

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Dogs Cry Tears of Joy: Study

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Inside the Brains of Aging Dogs

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They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs

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The Extinct Species Within

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Tracking Companion Animal Disease

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A Dog’s View of Optical Illusions

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Why Are Breast Cancers That Metastasize to the Brain Hard to Treat?

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How Can the Placenta Help Us Understand Cancer?

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Transform Omics Workflows with Scalable Cell Prep

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Accelerating Cancer Research Through Comprehensive Genomic Analysis

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May 2025, Issue 1

Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Meet Aunty and Tackle Protein Stability Questions in Research and Development

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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