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Unveiling Novel Therapeutic Targets for Neuroendocrine Cancers: A Precision Medicine Breakthrough
With limited therapeutic options available, scientists have been addressing a compelling need to explore personalized approaches for high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) that could revolutionize patient care.
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How Automation Can Support Increasing Demand for Next-Generation Sequencing
Exploding interest in NGS increases the pressure on researchers to find new ways to improve the efficiency of the process. Explore why NGS library preparation is a prime candidate for improvement and how automation is the key to making this process more efficient.
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Women in Science: Motivation, Challenges and Advice
Here, leading female scientists from a range of disciplines discuss why they were drawn to science and what they find most enjoyable about their work, as well as share tips for women looking to embark on a career in science.
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Reversing the Tide To Provide More Opportunity for Women in STEM
How do we reverse the tide and break down the barriers that are impeding women and girls in STEM? Courtney Noah explores the possible solutions in this opinion piece.
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B Cells, Memory B Cells and Plasma Cells: B Cell Activation, Development and the B Cell Receptor
The adaptive immune system is highly specific. In this article, we focus on B cells, and discuss their development, their roles and what happens when they don’t function as they should.
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Natural Killer Cells: NK Cell Origin, Function and Related Conditions
In this article, we consider what natural killer (NK) cells are, how they are generated, their function in the body and conditions related to them.
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Tumor Heterogeneity: Navigating the Next Frontier in Cancer Research
Some types of cancer are still extremely challenging to successfully treat. Once the disease has spread, it is very hard to cure. This article will explore the various types of tumor heterogeneity, how heterogeneity can impact treatment resistance and its influence on precision medicine.
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Drug Repurposing Strategies, Challenges and Successes
In this article, we explore the evolution of drug repurposing from a serendipitous occurrence to a more formalized endeavor involving advanced computational approaches and bioengineered test beds, considering its advantages, challenges and successes.
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Dendritic Cells: Dendritic Cell Origin, Function and Related Conditions
In this article, we consider what dendritic cells are, how they are generated, their function in the body and some medical conditions related to them.
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How To Identify Predatory Conferences With Susan Veldsman
Predatory conferences mimic legitimate academic events but lack essential academic standards. Susan Veldsman, Director of the Scholarly Publication Unit at ASSAf, scrutinizes these deceptive practices in Technology Networks’ Ask Me Anything session.
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