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What You Should Know About the PFAS in Your Food

How can consumers know the levels of PFAS contamination in the area where their food is sourced? This article will explore the issue of PFAS contamination in food, including the sources of contamination and any potential risks to human health.

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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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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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How Will Automation and Digital Technology Shape the Lab of the Future?

This article discusses the roadblocks preventing labs from utilizing transformative technologies and evaluates how digitization and automation will continue to shape the research landscape.

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Westerners Still Don’t Want To Eat Insects – But Their Pets Don’t Mind

The pet food and agricultural sectors appear to find insect protein more palatable than restaurant diners do.

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A Holistic Approach To Investigate Climate Change and Marine Neurobiology

A new, state-of-the-art research center at the Scripps Institute for Oceanography, University of California San Diego, will offer a unique window into how climate change is impacting the nervous systems of marine life.

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Enzymatic Approaches Will Transform DNA Synthesis, but Which One Is Right for You?

After decades of incremental improvements, the DNA synthesis space is finally on the verge of a significant leap forward. Dan Lin-Arlow explores factors to consider if you are looking to switch to enzymatic synthesis.

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From Menstruation to Menopause: How Hormonal Shifts Shape Women's Brain Health

Recent studies highlight the unique challenges women face regarding brain health, emphasizing the influence of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause on cognitive function, mood and overall well-being.

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Behind the Scenes: The Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Technology Networks spoke with the team behind a new documentary, “Hunt for the Oldest DNA” on the evolution and future of ancient DNA analysis.

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How To Test for PFAS: A Q&A With NIST’s Jessica Reiner

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.

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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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Ancient DNA Is Solving Colonial Mysteries in Jamestown, Virginia

Ancient DNA from humans and canines helps untangle the history of European colonization in North America. In this article, we explore the latest research analyzing ancient DNA from humans and canines excavated from the archeological site.

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Fake Honey Is Everywhere, and These Tests Can Prove It

Two new techniques pioneered by researchers at Cranfield University could help name and shame the fake honey on supermarket shelves.

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