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Wastewater Treatment Fails To Remove Pathogens Stuck on Microplastics

A study from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences shows that microplastic biofilms in wastewater treatment plants can harbor pathogens like E. coli and norovirus, even after treatment. These biofilms protect pathogens from removal processes.
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Colorado’s Tava Sandstones Provide New Evidence for “Snowball Earth”

Geologists have uncovered strong evidence from Colorado that massive glaciers covered Earth down to the equator hundreds of millions of years ago, supporting the "Snowball Earth" theory.
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News

What Makes the Corpse Flower Stink?

Researchers identified key genes and molecules responsible for the corpse flower’s notorious stench and heating during blooming. The study reveals the roles of sulfur compounds and putrescine in its smell and demonstrates thermogenesis in plants.
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Article

Techniques for Operando Battery Analysis

Battery advancements rely on cutting-edge analytical techniques, such as operando methods, to improve performance. This article explores how researchers are overcoming challenges in stability and efficiency to meet modern device demands.
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News

Researchers Develop New Method To Test PFAS in Water

Researchers at UMass Amherst have created a portable, affordable method to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, achieving detection levels as low as 400 ppt. The device simplifies testing compared to traditional methods.
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Article

Trends in Target-Based Drug Discovery

In this article, we highlight how target discovery has advanced and explore the growing role that computational approaches are playing in modern drug target identification.
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Article

A Guide to DNA and RNA Quantification and Quality

Discover methods for accurate DNA and RNA quantification and learn how to analyze purity and concentration to enhance reliability in molecular biology.
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News

UC Study Links Ketogenic Diet to Reduced MS Symptoms

A UCSF study reveals that the ketogenic diet helps manage autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis by inducing the production of specific gut compounds. These compounds reduce inflammation and may lead to new, diet-based treatments.
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Industry Insight

Three Technologies Set To Transform Drug Discovery in 2025 and Beyond

Technology Networks asked a selection of startups featured in the ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 Breakthrough Zone how their technology might reshape the pharmaceutical industry and pave the way for the next generation of therapeutic discovery.
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Article

Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists

This article highlights several inspiring men and women working across academia and industry who are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives.
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