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Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists
This article highlights several inspiring men and women working across academia and industry who are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives.

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Digital PCR Explained: Precision, Sensitivity and Real-World Applications
Dr. Tammy Gilchrist offers a comprehensive overview of what digital PCR is, explains why researchers might opt to use it over other types of PCR and shares her tips for success in digital PCR experiments.

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Cell Painting in Drug Discovery: A Conversation With Assay Pioneer Anne Carpenter
Technology Networks caught up with Dr. Anne Carpenter at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 to learn more about the Cell Painting assay and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry.

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How To Test for PFAS: A Q&A With NIST’s Jessica Reiner
Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.

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Ancient DNA Is Solving Colonial Mysteries in Jamestown, Virginia
Ancient DNA from humans and canines helps untangle the history of European colonization in North America. In this article, we explore the latest research analyzing ancient DNA from humans and canines excavated from the archeological site.

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“Bioactive Glass” Bone Cancer Therapy Kills 99% of Osteosarcoma Cells
In laboratory tests, bioactive glasses doped with gallium oxide killed more than 99% of osteosarcoma cells, while leaving healthy human osteoblasts unharmed. This could one day form the basis of new bone cancer treatments, researchers say.

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The Pesticide Paradox: Enhancing Crop Protection While Safeguarding Public Health
Pesticide residues in food are a growing concern for consumers, regulators and the agricultural industry alike. This article will discuss current issues in pesticide analysis of food and the analytical solutions that are helping to address them.

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Bridging the Gap Between Science and Medicine
We spoke to physician–scientist Professor Pradipta Ghosh about what drove her to follow this career path, her current work, the value of and challenges faced by physician–scientists and advice for those who are considering following in her footsteps.

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LGBTQIA+ Representation and Creating Inclusive Environments: A Q&A With Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin
In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin to learn about her research, her experiences working as an LGBTQIA+ researcher in STEMM and her advice for others beginning a STEMM career.

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Founder of STEM, LGBTQ & You Discusses Inclusivity in Science
In this interview, Avery Cunningham discusses the creation of STEM, LGBTQ & You, his experiences as a queer person in STEMM and the barriers that face LGBTQ+ individuals in the field.
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