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Using Gravity To Separate T Cells Could Speed Up Cancer Treatment
While traditional methods of cell sorting come with several challenges, microbubbles are simple to use and can separate cells without causing harm. Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Brandon McNaughton, CEO and co-founder of Akadeum to find out more about this technology, its applications and how it could improve cancer treatment.
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Exploring the Latest Advances in Transcriptomics
This article explores the latest technologies currently in use for transcriptomic research. It also highlights the latest advancements in transcriptomics technology, focusing on single-cell, spatiotemporal and the “dark-transcriptome”.
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Chemotherapy Becomes Less Effective When Healthy Cells Are Nearby
In two new studies, researchers have used "mini-tumors" to begin to solve the puzzle of why healthy cells in a patient’s bowel cancer tumor might lead to poor outcomes.
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Scientists Test Out New Method for Identifying Small Microplastics
Researchers have now developed an innovative analytical method that combines different specialized techniques, including flow cytometry, to characterize and count microplastics.
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Advances in CHO Cell Line Development for Biotherapeutics
A diverse array of biological medicines are now used to prevent and treat a wide range of illnesses. This article will discuss the development of cell lines in biopharma and will touch on key considerations, such as future manufacturability.
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Novel Microfluidic Method Optimizes Stem Cell Extraction for Advanced Cell Therapies
Traditional bone marrow aspirate (BMA) stem cell extraction methods are complex, time-consuming, and yield poor results due to antiquated centrifugation techniques.
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How an Unexpected Discovery in a University Pond Changed the DNA Rulebook
A recent discovery, published in PLoS Genetics, challenges the “rulebook” of DNA. We speak with the first author, Dr. Jamie McGowan, to learn about the accidental finding and what it means for synthetic biology.
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Viral Reprogramming of Cells Can Increase Risk of Cancers
Researchers have unpicked the mechanism behind how Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus reprograms immune cells, increasing inflammation and making an individual vulnerable to cancer development.
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Age of the Oldest Human Footprints in the Americas Confirmed
Research into a series of footprints discovered in White Sands National Park has provided further evidence on the timeline of human activity in the Americas.
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The Human Lipidome Reveals New Indicators of Health, Disease and Aging
Understanding the lipidome provides more details about human physiology, including aging, insulin resistance and viral infection.
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