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Achieving Better Test Sensitivity for Cancer Liquid Biopsies
First-void urine has emerged as a promising sample type for cancer diagnostic test development.
Achieving Better Test Sensitivity for Cancer Liquid Biopsies
Achieving Better Test Sensitivity for Cancer Liquid Biopsies

First-void urine has emerged as a promising sample type for cancer diagnostic test development.

First-void urine has emerged as a promising sample type for cancer diagnostic test development.

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Big Insights from Small Sample Volumes
Olink | Jun 17, 2024 | 1 min read
The Proximity Extension Assay quantifies protein biomarkers accurately without wasting important specimens.
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Unlocking Translational Breakthroughs
Mispro | Jun 5, 2024 | 1 min read
Turnkey contract vivarium spaces support novel biotechnology and pharmaceutical discoveries.
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Introducing GMP-Grade Recombinant Cytokines for Stem Cell Research
The Scientist and Sino Biological | Aug 21, 2023 | 3 min read
Cutting edge technology delivers cytokines with high purity, high bioactivity, high batch-to-batch consistency, and high stability.
Transforming Molecular Tools into Precision Oncology
Transforming Molecular Tools into Precision Oncology
The Scientist | Jul 12, 2023 | 1 min read
Learn how researchers establish new technologies such as liquid biopsies and targeted biomarker detection to further enhance precision oncology.
Translational Research for Neural Implants
Translational Research for Neural Implants 
The Scientist | Mar 22, 2023 | 1 min read
John Donoghue and Vasiliki (Vasso) Giagka will discuss the latest bioengineering advances for implantable devices that treat neurological disorders.
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Building Bridges for Translational Research - A Special Podcast Series
The Scientist and Cytiva | Feb 13, 2023 | 2 min read
Translational scientists discuss their experiences taking preclinical concepts to the market.
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Humsa Venkatesh Probes Cancer’s Grip on the Brain
Maddie Bender | Aug 15, 2022 | 3 min read
At Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the cancer biologist is combining research into the tumor microenvironment with the principles of neuroscience to tease apart how cancers grow—and how to stop them.
Don Ingber engineered cystic fibrosis airway chips that recapitulate patient symptoms.
A New Model of Lung Disease Paves the Way for Personalized Treatments
Nele Haelterman, PhD | May 9, 2022 | 4 min read
Scientists engineered a lung-on-a-chip model from patient cells that mimics cystic fibrosis.
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Mini-Guts to the Rescue: Introducing 3-D Organoid Cell Cultures
The Scientist and MilliporeSigma | Jan 19, 2022 | 2 min read
A cost-effective 3-D organoid biobank provides a versatile translational research tool.
Erika More developed a jello-like tissue system to study how immune cells stimulate tissues and blood vessel growth.
An Engineer’s Perspective on Autoimmunity
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Dec 10, 2021 | 4 min read
Erika Moore builds biomaterials to study disparate lupus outcomes.
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Study Finds Reproducibility Issues in High-Impact Cancer Papers
Catherine Offord | Dec 7, 2021 | 7 min read
Researchers involved in an eight-year project to reproduce the findings of more than 50 high-impact papers struggled to get enough information to even carry out most of the experiments.
CAR T Cells Derived from Stem Cells Target HIV Tissue Reservoirs in Monkeys
Berly McCoy, PhD | May 25, 2021 | 3 min read
Transplanted CAR stem cells persisted long term and showed multilineage engraftment in tissues that harbor HIV.
Engineered Immune Cells Eliminate Brain Cancer in Mice
Brooke Dulka, PhD | May 25, 2021 | 2 min read
Researchers developed a new CAR T-cell therapy that targets specific growth factor receptors in glioblastoma to eliminate brain tumors.
Environmental Cues Keep CAR T Cells on Track
Aparna Nathan, PhD | May 25, 2021 | 4 min read
Pairing CARs with a synthetic receptor makes T cells more lethal tumor killers.
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Mary Jeanne Kreek, Methadone Developer, Dies at 84
Asher Jones | Mar 31, 2021 | 2 min read
A physician and neurobiologist at the Rockefeller University who specialized in addiction research, Kreek was best known for her work on developing the treatment for heroin addiction.
The MSC: Regeneration Orchestrator
The Scientist Staff | Nov 16, 2020 | 7 min read
Scientists uncover the promise of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), also known as medicinal signaling cells, to modulate the immune system and regenerate tissue.
Thwarting a Pandemic: COVID-19 Vaccine Strategies
The Scientist | Aug 6, 2020 | 1 min read
Download this poster to learn about promising vaccine candidates for COVID-19!
Biobanking and the Future of Precision Medicine
The Scientist | Aug 4, 2020 | 1 min read
Erik Steinfelder and Bogi Eliasen will examine the importance of biobanking in precision medicine, from early-stage research to diagnostics and treatments.
An Alternative Route to Anesthesia-Induced Anaphylaxis
Ruth Williams | Jul 10, 2019 | 3 min read
A study in patients identifies a nontraditional immune pathway that can cause a severe reaction to anesthetic drugs.
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