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Advances in Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
An organ-on-a-chip is a model system containing engineered cells grown inside microfluidic chips. This article will highlight some recent advances in organ-on-a-chip technology and how they are being used to improve disease modeling and drug discovery.
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Why Is Maternal Supplementation Important?
It can be challenging for mothers to consume the necessary vitamins and minerals needed throughout pregnancy – including vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids – from food alone, and oftentimes supplementation is required.
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Biotech and Pharma’s Carbon Impact: Insights From My Green Lab
Using data provided by Intercontinental Exchange, My Green Lab has produced a report providing key insights into the current state of the sector’s carbon emissions. James Connelly highlights some of the key findings and their significance.
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A Guide to Organ-on-a-Chip
By replicating the microenvironment of human organs within microscale devices, OOAC technology has emerged as a powerful tool for understanding human physiology and disease mechanisms with unparalleled precision.
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An Introduction to Cell Therapy
The term cell therapy refers to the transfer of cellular materials into a patient for therapeutic purposes. Here, we look to introduce the different types of cell therapies, including stem-cell and non-stem cell-based unicellular therapies as well as multicellular therapies.
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Basophils: Basophil Function, Origin and Related Conditions
The immune system is made up of a host of specialized cell types, including basophils. In this article, we consider what basophils are, how they are generated, their function in the body and medical conditions related to them.
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Advances in CHO Cell Line Development for Biotherapeutics
A diverse array of biological medicines are now used to prevent and treat a wide range of illnesses. This article will discuss the development of cell lines in biopharma and will touch on key considerations, such as future manufacturability.
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Integrating Sustainability Into the Lab With Martin Farley
Martin Farley, sustainable research adviser at UCL and director of Green Lab Associates, was invited to Technology Networks’ Ask Me Anything session to answer your questions about the future of sustainability in research and laboratory practices.
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Biologic Production and Host Cell Proteins
Host cell proteins can prove problematic for the development of novel biopharmaceuticals. This article will highlight some of the latest advances in host cell analysis strategies and how they are being implemented.
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Unraveling the Secrets of Spider Silk
Spider silk is a remarkable material, offering high tensile strength and natural elasticity. In this article, learn how a group of scientists are currently exploring its untapped potential in medical and materials science.
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