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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Principles and Applications

In this article, we explore atomic absorption spectroscopy, what is is, how it works, strengths and limitations and the areas in which the technique finds utility.
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Promises and Challenges of Target-Based Drug Discovery

In this article, we will compare the two key drug discovery approaches, the challenges and opportunities of each and the future of target-based drug discovery.
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Designing Vaccines With Reverse Vaccinology

Most vaccine development begins with looking at the pathogen. Scientists pinpoint key residues needed for the virus to enter the body and develop vaccines that train the body to recognize signatures of the foreign invader. Kevin O'Neil Saunders, associate professor of surgery and director of research at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University develops vaccines after analyzing the body’s immune response to a pathogen.
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Biopharma Analysis

Various biopharmaceutical analysis techniques are used to gain vital insights into the composition, quality, stability and safety of complex biotherapeutics throughout the development pipeline. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the strategies employed by scientists in the field.
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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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The Skin Microbiome

Human skin is an ecosystem for billions of microorganisms that colonize each fold, crease and niche from head to toe. In this article, we describe what the skin microbiome is, which microorganisms are part of the skin microbiome and how we’ve come to understand the various relationships between the human skin and its microbial residents through advanced genomics.
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Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Link in Diabetes Treatment

As a group, people with diabetes are especially prone to substantial regimen adherence challenges. In this article, current diabetes management protocols are discussed and the potential of adopting personalized digital solutions is explored.
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The Omicron Variant Highlights the Need for Smarter, Future-Proof Vaccine Design

Investment in vaccine science and technology development can provide us with the tools to respond to pathogens with pandemic potential. In this opinion article, Ariana Gomes discusses the use of AI for creating universal vaccines.
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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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