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Unpicking the Complexities of the Cancer Microbiome
Understanding the relationship between cancer and the microbes that call our bodies home could transform the way the disease is managed in the future.
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Bringing NGS-Based Testing Closer to Home: The Need for Wider Access
This article discusses the growing need for increased access to NGS-based genomic testing, what needs to change to make that possible and what expanded accessibility could mean for the future of patient care and population health at large.
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Establishing Good Laboratory Pipetting Practices May Be More Important Than You Realize
This article will highlight how new pipetting systems are helping scientists achieve more reliable and reproducible datasets, and discuss how manufacturers are supporting customers to get the most from pipetting systems.
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The Role of DNA Methylation in Human Disease
DNA methylation is one of the earliest epigenetic modifications to be discovered in human beings. Here we highlight some of the diseases caused by aberrant DNA methylation.
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Realizing the Potential of CRISPR-Cas Technology To Mitigate Climate Change
As the climate changes, we urgently need to engineer plants that can withstand harsher climatic conditions and exposure to new pests and diseases. Genome editing using CRISPR technology may be a key approach to improving agricultural production.
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Return From Extinction
The prospect of "reviving" an extinct species – or a, genetic hybrid version of it – is moving closer to reality thanks to the sophistication of genome engineering technologies. In this article, sit down with Professor George Church to learn about his plans to "de-extinct" the woolly mammoth.
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TRON’s CoVigator Offers an Unseen Perspective of SARS-CoV-2
In this article, we explore how the Corona Virus Navigator (CoVigator) NGS pipeline is being used to identify non-synonymous mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
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An Introduction to Culturing Bacteria
The ability to grow microbes is an essential step in being able to utilize their power, identify harmful culprits and advance our understanding and capabilities. In this article, we consider what bacterial culture is, factors affecting culture conditions, common problems and some of the numerous applications.
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Progress Towards a Mucosal Vaccine for Pneumonia
In a new study, researchers describe a subunit mucosal vaccine that induces broadly protective immunity against Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Technology Networks interviewed author Jay Kolls to learn more about the findings and their significance.
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High-Throughput Technologies: Exploring Advances and Key Applications
This article will explore how high-throughput technologies are continuing to advance research in the life sciences. It will also and highlight various areas directly benefiting, including drug discovery, genomics and molecular biology.
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