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Almost 50% of Scientists Are Leaving Academia Within 10 Years – Here’s Why

A new study published in Higher Education has found that nearly 50% of scientists quit academia within 10 years of publishing their first paper. We asked the scientific community about their reasons for "leaving" science.

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Cell Painting in Drug Discovery: A Conversation With Assay Pioneer Anne Carpenter

Technology Networks caught up with Dr. Anne Carpenter at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 to learn more about the Cell Painting assay and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry.

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The Importance of Newborn Screening in Identifying Medical Disorders

Newborn screening is a relatively easy and cost-effective way of improving the identification of babies with a medical condition in a timely fashion. This allows newborns to receive the treatment needed before irreversible damage has developed.

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Understanding Bioprocessing, Its Applications and the Role of a Bioreactor

Bioprocessing involves the production of a high-value-added product from a living source. In this article, the stages of bioprocessing are described, with a focus on the central piece of this concept: the bioreactor.

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“Compelling” Evidence Suggests PFAS Impact Epigenetic Regulation

In an interview with Technology Networks, Dr. Jackie Goodrich summarizes PFAS and explains how chemical exposure could harm epigenetic regulation.

Alzheimer’s Expert: What Does the Future of Dementia Diagnosis Look Like?

Technology Networks interviewed Professor Henrik Zetterberg on World Alzheimer’s Day 2024 to learn more about his work and his outlook on the future of AD and dementia research.

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Flavonoid-Rich Foods Like Berries and Tea May Cut Dementia Risk

People who consume a regular amount of flavonoid-rich food like berries, tea and red wine tend to have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study.

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“Bioactive Glass” Bone Cancer Therapy Kills 99% of Osteosarcoma Cells

In laboratory tests, bioactive glasses doped with gallium oxide killed more than 99% of osteosarcoma cells, while leaving healthy human osteoblasts unharmed. This could one day form the basis of new bone cancer treatments, researchers say.

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Decoding Living Systems One Cell at a Time

Single-cell analysis offers a unique perspective of the genetic and molecular features of individual cells. In this article, two early adopters of single-cell analysis technologies highlight some of the latest advances and new applications.

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Mapping Development and Disease With Spatial Biology Technologies

This article examines how next-generation sequencing and state-of-the-art imaging technologies are being combined to characterize and map the spatial organization of cell types in tissues.

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Cultured Fish Could Be the Answer to Overfishing, if Seafood Lovers Can Get Hooked on It

Start-ups around the world are now making seafood without the sea. Technology Networks spoke to some of them to learn how, why and where might first start selling bioreactor-brewed fish fingers.

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Metformin May Play a Surprising Role in Radiation Protection

Researchers investigated the ability of metformin to protect human cells and mice from DNA damage due to radiation exposure. If successfully repurposed, the drug has the potential to help at-risk groups, such as cancer patients and astronauts.

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The Pesticide Paradox: Enhancing Crop Protection While Safeguarding Public Health

Pesticide residues in food are a growing concern for consumers, regulators and the agricultural industry alike. This article will discuss current issues in pesticide analysis of food and the analytical solutions that are helping to address them.

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