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In many countries, diagnostic testing to detect active SARS-CoV-2 infection has played an important role in the management of COVID-19. In this article, we explore how seroprevalence studies, also known as serosurveys, provide a means of understanding community transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We also discuss the challenges of interpreting serological results and identifying people who had mild infections.

Pharmaceutical production is an incredibly complex and costly task and widely distributed therapeutics must be produced quickly, efficiently and at scale. To do this, ways to accelerate time to production and market that ensure quality and compliance with safety regulations must be identified.

Scientists have developed a hydrogel that releases mRNA nanoparticles slowly when injected under the skin, with the aim of developing an mRNA-based vaccine for cancer immunotherapy. Technology Networks interviewed the researchers to find out more.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) became popular due to their many beneficial properties. Unfortunately, these substances were subsequently found to have downsides too. In this article, we hear about the hazards posed by PFAS and the detection challenges faced by analysts.

In this article, we provide an overview of the biology of exosomes and explore their potential uses as diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Here, we describe the latest developments in single-cell sequencing and their applications in diverse fields such as oncology and microbiology.

We recently interviewed Dr Peter Nemes to learn how his lab is "digging in a goldmine of discoveries" in developmental biology, what the future of MS-based analysis might hold and the challenges that come with probing the molecules of life that only exist for a matter of minutes.

In the US, an estimated 30–40% of the food supply goes to waste, that's roughly 220 pounds of food waste per person each year. Turning this waste into something useful is therefore a priority and a strong example of sustainability.

Scientists have used supercomputers to discover new frontiers in science and to invent new technologies to improve the human condition. Now, researchers are using supercomputing resources to address one of society’s biggest challenges – the risks of an unregulated drug market.

There is no question that the lack of federal oversight with regard to heavy metals in medicinal cannabis products in the US has meant that it has been left to the individual states to regulate its use. However, the cannabis plant is known to be a hyper-accumulator of heavy metals in the soil and growing medium, so it’s critical to monitor levels to ensure cannabis products are safe to use.