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The latest group of winning technologies has a little something for everyone—from scientists at the lab bench to those in the clinic and even the classroom.

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2022 Top 10 Innovations 

2022 Top 10 Innovations

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CRACK Method Reveals Novel Neuron Type in Mouse Brain

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Infographic: Simultaneously Studying Neuron Structure and Function

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Improving Reproducibility with Automated Liquid Handling

Transforming Multichannel Pipettes

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Microbiologist Thomas Brock Dies at 94

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Q&A: A Molecular Toolkit to Build SARS-CoV-2 Research Capacity

New Tissue Clearing Methods Offer a Window into the Brain

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Contending with Resistance in Cancer Immunotherapy

Advances in the functional characterization of newly discovered microproteins hint at their diverse roles  in health and disease

The Dark Matter of the Human Proteome

Researchers React to Microsoft’s Acquisition of GitHub

Using Mimics to Get Around Antibodies’ Limitations

Computer Programs Sift Through Spikes in Nerve Cells’ Activity

Optical Cell Sorting

Building Better Reagents

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CRISPR 2.0?

Merck Buys Sigma-Aldrich for $17B

Insertional Mutagenesis from a Viral Vector

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Why Do Some Women Crave Chocolate Before Their Period?

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

Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

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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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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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TaqMan Probe & Assays: Unveil What's Possible Together

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Meet Aunty and Tackle Protein Stability Questions in Research and Development

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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How technology makes PCR instruments easier to use.

Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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Fujirebio Receives Marketing Clearance for Lumipulse® G pTau 217/ β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio In-Vitro Diagnostic Test

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Biotium Launches New Phalloidin Conjugates with Extended F-actin Staining Stability for Greater Imaging Flexibility

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Latest AI software simplifies image analysis and speeds up insights for scientists

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BioSkryb Genomics and Tecan introduce a single-cell multiomics workflow for sequencing-ready libraries in under ten hours