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The Hidden Complexity of Tumor Heterogeneity

Tumor heterogeneity can cause non-uniform distribution of cancer cell subpopulations that are genetically distinct across and within tumor sites, as well as variations in their molecular signature.

16 Oct 2023

The Role of Spectroscopy in Bio-Monitoring

Spectroscopy provides valuable information about the composition, structure, and dynamics of biological systems. It finds applications in several life sciences fields, including biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, and it plays a pivotal role in bio-monitoring.

5 Oct 2023

Detecting Life on Mars Using Sulfate Analysis

The chemical analysis of Mars' surface can give insights into biosignatures related to past or present life. Sulfate analysis plays an important role in studying Martian minerals from which information about the planet's habitability can be deduced.

3 Oct 2023

Using Infrared Spectroscopy to Assess Fish Oil Quality

Fish oil presents several health benefits, and it is used in dietary supplements and food products. Assessing its quality is key to ensuring effectiveness and safety. Read more here.

28 Sep 2023

What is Mass Cytometry?

Mass cytometry is the application of mass spectrometry analytical methods to the characterization of cells, which are delivered individually via flow cytometry apparatus, allowing a number of cellular parameters to be investigated simultaneously.

26 Sep 2023

How Do GWAS Factor into Drug Discovery?

A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is a research method that identifies genomic variants associated with particular traits and diseases in a population.

12 Oct 2023

The Science of Forensic Video Analysis: A Investigative Tool

When it comes to criminal investigations, forensic video analysis has emerged as a powerful tool that is revolutionizing how law enforcement agencies gather, process, and interpret visual evidence.

26 Sep 2023

Acoustic-Assisted Hydrodynamic Focusing in Flow Cytometry

Acoustic-assisted hydrodynamic focusing is a technique used in flow cytometry to improve cell positioning and flow rate, ensuring that cells pass by the detector in a single file at equal speed to one another and allowing the best accuracy when determining cell size and composition.

26 Sep 2023

What is the Panspermia Hypothesis?

In this article, we define the Panspermia Hypothesis, the theories defining its foundation, and the evidence so far.

26 Sep 2023

Exploring the Role of Microbes in Industrial Fermentation

Learn about the role of microbes in industrial fermentation in this AZoLifeSciences article.

26 Sep 2023

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Find Bacteria in Blood

In this article, we look at new research investigating how Raman spectroscopy could be used to find bacteria in blood samples.

26 Sep 2023

What are Protozoa?

Protozoa is the term applied to a group of single-celled eukaryotes. Read more here.

21 Sep 2023

Diploblast vs. Triploblast: Unveiling the Secrets of Early Animal Development

Animals can be classified as diploblasts or triploblasts, depending on the number of germ layers present during their early development.

20 Sep 2023

Global Food Security at Stake: The Danger of Mycotoxins

We delve into the growing concern of mycotoxins and their multifaceted impact, ranging from threats to human and animal health to the economic challenges posed by contamination in global food stocks.

20 Sep 2023