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Conceptual image of DNA sequencing map with concentric multicolor squares on a white background.
Streamlining NGS Sample Preparation with Automation 
Cutting-edge microfluidics enables full automation of NGS protocols.
Streamlining NGS Sample Preparation with Automation 
Streamlining NGS Sample Preparation with Automation 

Cutting-edge microfluidics enables full automation of NGS protocols.

Cutting-edge microfluidics enables full automation of NGS protocols.

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Close up of ultraviolet light box during the preparation of an agarose electrophoresis gel used in DNA separation.
Automate and Illuminate Bioimaging Assays
The Scientist Staff | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Intuitive and automated chemiluminescence detection empowers scientists with accessible image acquisition and analyses.
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Rewilding Urban Spaces Boosts Immune Health
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
From daycares to indoor gardens, scientists are bringing nature back into cities to improve immune regulation.
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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.
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Solutions for Accelerating Infectious Disease Research
The Scientist Staff | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Researchers need a comprehensive toolbox for infectious disease research as they race against the next pandemic.
A male researcher looks shocked as the Erlenmeyer flask in his hand breaks and the solution leaks out onto the bench top cover.
The Great Flask-tastrophe
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Joel Rovnak’s blood drained from his face as his painstakingly-collected sample bled onto the bench.
Crystal structure of adeno-associated virus serotype 3B
A Deep Dive into Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy 
Polyplus and The Scientist | Nov 12, 2024 | 1 min read
As the demand for viral vectors rises in new gene therapy approaches, scientists seek ways to optimize their production.
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Capturing Complexity Cell by Cell
10x Genomics | Nov 12, 2024 | 1 min read
With the help of single-cell sequencing, researchers characterize biological complexity more fully across a multitude of applications.
Photo of a brown soy pulp patty sitting in a cream sauce alongside a cucumber and tomato salad and baked yams.
How Can Fungi Address the Global Food Waste Problem?
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 12, 2024 | 8 min read
Scientists are reimagining the food system, turning to fungal fermentation as a sustainable method for transforming food byproducts into tasty treats.
A 3D scientific illustration of two X chromosomes
Genetic Signals Linked to X Chromosome Loss Later in Life
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Nov 12, 2024 | 3 min read
Loss of the X chromosome increases with age and may have implications for health and disease risk.
An illustration of purple proteins on a dark background.
Exploring the Proteome in Search of New Biomarkers
SomaLogic | Nov 7, 2024 | 1 min read
Discover how a precise, high-throughput proteomics assay enables researchers to uncover previously unidentified biomarkers.
Conceptual multicolored 3D image of CAR T cell therapy.
Improving the Efficiency of CAR T Cell Manufacturing 
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Nov 6, 2024 | 1 min read
Explore how a closed and integrated instrument workflow takes CAR T cell manufacturing to the next level.
Close-up of 8-channel pipette adding solution to a multi-well plate for transfection.
Channeling Transfection Success and Enhanced Electroporation
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Nov 6, 2024 | 1 min read
A new eight-channel pipette reduces experimental time and effort, providing researchers with more efficient transfection workflows.
3D illustration of dark, oval parasites invading translucent host cells with blue nuclei.
Live Imaging Intracellular Parasites Reveals Changes to Host Metabolism
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 6, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies.
Newborn heel prick test for genetic screening
Transforming Molecular Workflows for Newborn Screening
The Scientist and Revvity | Nov 5, 2024 | 1 min read
New PCR-based approaches simplify molecular testing for health issues in infants, making diagnostic approaches more accessible across laboratories.
<em >Wolbachia</em> bacteria, marked in green, are found in a wasp&rsquo;s egg, where the wasp&rsquo;s DNA is shown in blue.
A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.
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Next-Generation PCR Instruments Boost Workflows 
The Scientist Staff | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Modern, intuitive, and reliable thermal cyclers excel at optimizing sequencing, cloning, and genotyping throughput.
Image of two marmosets perched on a branch.
From Marmosets to Menopause: A Primate Perspective
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Agnès Lacreuse investigates cognitive aging and women’s health in nonhuman primates.
Illustration showing Ivan Alcantara speaking about his research for a timed talk in front of an audience.
Speaking Science on a Stopwatch
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.
A computer-rendered graphic representation of an astrocyte.
Unlocking the Metabolic Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Scientist Staff | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Cellular oxygen consumption in the brain may shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease onset, progression, and treatment.
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