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Newly Discovered Fungus Capable of Degrading Plastic

In this interview, Dr. Annika Vaksmaa discusses how plastic impacts marine life, the discovery of plastic-degrading microbes and the importance of plastic degraders.

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Discovery of Key Genetic Driver in Neuroblastoma Paves Way to New Therapeutic Approaches

Scientists have taken a fresh approach to finding a way to target neuroblastoma, the most common solid tumor of infancy. Their novel gene target could offer hope for finding alternative treatments with fewer long-term side effects.

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Dr. Jay Mandula Explores the Importance of Diversity in Cancer Research

In this interview, Jay Mandula describes his work in immuno-oncology, the challenges of being transgender in Florida and how increased visibility of LGBTQIA+ scientists can impact STEMM.

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The Birth of Hallucinomics?

Bryan Roth's lab at UNC-Chapel Hill have solved the structure of the LSD-bound serotonin receptor. The work took several years to produce but could open up therapeutic approaches in the treatment of stress and headaches.

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From Cajal To Now

We compare the pioneering drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal with modern-day images from the same brain areas.

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What Tears Can Tell Us About Our Nutritional Health

Adrienne R. Minerick, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, College of Engineering, Michigan Technological University, tells us about the potential that tears can offer as an indicator of nutritional health.

Kinase Profiling Trends 2016

Learn about current practices and preferences in kinase profiling, and understand future user requirements, particularly with respect to the cost and use of outsourced services.

The challenge of defining maturity when the brain never stops changing

Neuroscientists don't know when your brain is a legal adult.

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The Rise of Salivary Diagnostics

An interview with Dr. David Wong, Felix & Mildred Yip Professor and Director of the Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research at University of California Los Angeles.

CRISPR – The New Space Race?

Another “first” for Chinese researchers highlights how the race to develop CRISPR based therapeutics is heating up.

Mass Spec in Food Chemistry

We speak to Dr Michele Suman, Food Chemistry & Safety Research Manager at Barilla Spa to learn about his involvement in food science.

Improving Crystal Quality

Nicknamed the ‘Crystallization Guru’, Professor Naomi Chayen of Imperial College London, tells us a little about her career and the work her lab is doing to help advance the crystallization field.

Developing Techniques for Food Analysis

Prof. Tranchida of the University of Messina tells us a little about his career and the work he is doing to develop innovative GC-MS methods for food analysis.

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