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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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How Ocean Currents Shape the Marine Microbiome

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Engineered Gut Bacteria Act as Biosensors to Detect Intestinal Disease

Sneha Khedkar | | 2 min read

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Postdoc Portrait: Rohita Roy

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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Gut Bacteria Tied to Rare Disease That Makes People Drunk Without Drinking

Jennifer Tsang, PhD | | 3 min read

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Antibiotic Resistance Is Rising: 4 Trends Could Change That Course

André Hudson, PhDandThe Conversation | | 6 min read

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A Breath of Air Could Help Diagnose Gut Microbiome Disruptions

Stephanie DeMarco, PhD | | 2 min read

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Postdoc Portrait: Anila Ajayan

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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Meet the Team: Stephanie DeMarco

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Diatoms Help Scientists Assess Climate Change Over Millennia

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Pregnant Women with IBD Have Increased Vaginal Inflammation

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 2 min read

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Sweet Deception: How Mycobacteria Exploit Immune Receptors to Survive

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Microbes in Tree Bark Cycle Greenhouse Gases

Sneha Khedkar | | 2 min read

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

After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia.

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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.

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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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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.

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

In this symposium, scientists will highlight cutting-edge cancer treatments and the translational advances guiding their development.

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

Phenotypic 3D cell models incorporate tissue architectures and extracellular matrices to recapitulate the complexity of the in vivo microenvironment.

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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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

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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.

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