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Sensor Multiplexing for Real-Time Decoding of Different Plant Stresses

Researchers have developed carbon nanotube sensors to detect the generation of two plant stress signaling molecules, hydrogen peroxide and salicylic acid, revealing distinctive, unique temporal waves for different stress types.

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The New Technologies Changing the Face of Data Integrity in Drug Discovery

As research datasets become larger and harder to handle, maintaining data integrity standards is more important than ever. This article will feature interviews with experts and discuss the latest advances in the area.

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Digging Deep: Emerging Contaminants in Soil

Soil could be our planet's unsung hero, quietly working behind the scenes to keep everything in balance. This article will discuss some of the worrying emerging contaminants detected in soil and how scientists are rising to the analytical challenge.

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Neutrophils: Neutrophil Function, Origin and Related Conditions

In this article, we consider what neutrophils are, how they are generated, their function in the body and medical conditions related to them.

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Breath Analysis: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Monitoring of Cystic Fibrosis

Current diagnostic and monitoring techniques for cystic fibrosis can be uncomfortable for the patients. This article explores how breath analysis, an inexhaustible source with a comfortable and non-invasive sampling method, could overcome this challenge.

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qPCR vs dPCR: Choosing the Right PCR Technology To Suit Your Experimental Needs

How can you identify which technique is best suited to your research requirements? In this article, we explore the advantages of qPCR and dPCR, considering specific applications and deliverable metrics to help you choose the right technology to suit your experimental needs.

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Synthetic Antibiotics Could Improve Treatment of “Superbugs”

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Ishwar Singh to learn more about the challenges of drug-resistant infections, the discovery of teixobactin and the benefits of synthetic antibodies.

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Epstein-Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer: Looking Back at 60 Years of Research

In this interview, Professor Lawrence Young discusses the current interest in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccines for combatting multiple sclerosis and his thoughts on the future direction of EBV research.

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From School Science Club to Cell Atlasing With Dr. Sarah Teichmann

In this interview, Dr. Sarah Teichmann shares insights into her research interests, the goals and progress of the HCA to date, as well as her thoughts on how women can begin and build successful careers in science.

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Advances in Liquid Biopsies: Improving Sensitivity and Earlier Detection

This article will focus on some of the advances currently being made in the field of liquid biopsy, from attempts to improve the sensitivity of tests, to using bodily fluids other than blood.

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Professor Lindsay Hall Talks Navigating Global Challenges for Women in STEMM

Professor Lindsay Hall shares her journey in microbiology, advocating for women in STEMM and promoting global scientific engagement through impactful research and public outreach initiatives.

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Using Wearable Technology To Predict Cognitive Function in Patients With MCI

Scientists demonstrated the potential of wearable technology to predict cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment, which impacts over 15% of older adults worldwide, via physiological markers.

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Deregulating Psychedelics To Propel Clinical Research

This article explores the need to deregulate certain psychedelic drugs, including MDMA and psilocybin, which could help people living with PTSD and treatment-resistant depression as pharmaceutical treatments to retrain neural pathways and improve these conditions.

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