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Two new techniques pioneered by researchers at Cranfield University could help name and shame the fake honey on supermarket shelves.

Researchers developed innovative origami-paper sensors for detecting infectious disease biomarkers in wastewater. This low-cost, user-friendly method allows for rapid results via mobile phone cameras.

A new method analyzes wastewater to identify sources of harmful bacteria and antimicrobial resistance. The study enhances understanding of urban health risks and supports public health efforts to prevent disease outbreaks.

A biomarker of eight microRNAs forms a "fingerprint" of ALS in the blood, which can be detected with 98% accuracy in a diagnostic test.

Researchers have found a way to produce and test huge collections of molecules, known as DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DEL), using magnetic particles. The technology of DEL promises to find new active pharmaceutical ingredients.

A new study reveals a novel epigenetic mechanism in mitochondrial DNA that could revolutionize our approach to aging research and diagnostics.

A study of HPV-infected men reveals that high-risk HPV causes increased sperm damage and oxidative stress while reducing immune cell counts in semen. These findings suggest that men with high-risk HPV may face impaired fertility.

A novel test could give gastroenterologists insight into which patients with Barrett’s esophagus are likely to develop esophageal cancer.

While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology.

Cell culture underpins many aspects of research and development. In this article, we hear from three experts working in or alongside academic, industry and clinical settings to help ensure the integrity and safety of cells and cell-derived products.