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AZoLifeSciences' "Thought Leaders" series is a selection of articles written by national and international experts and trusted advisers in the life sciences industry. All the articles are written by experts who have been invited as recognised leaders in their fields to provide a "state of the art" contribution.

Using proteomics to determine how long a corpse has been underwater

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Noemi Procopio about her latest research which involved using bone proteomics to determine the length of time a corpse had been left underwater.

From Northumbria University 11 Jan 2021

Imperfect egg cells more common than originally thought

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Terry Hasssold about his latest research into oocytes and how imperfect egg cells are more common than scientists initially thought.

16 Dec 2020

Using genetic engineering to grow synthetic livers

News-Medical talks to Dr. Mo Ebrahimkhani about his research using genetic engineering together with a machine-learning algorithm to mature a lab-grown 'designer liver organoid'.

From University of Pittsburgh 15 Dec 2020

Could there be harmful chemicals in your household dust?

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences spoke to Dr. Atanu Sarkar to find out what potentially harmful chemicals could be lurking in your home.

From Memorial University 27 Nov 2020

Gaining new insights into bacterial pneumonia

Jacqueline Kimmey speaks to AZoLifeSciences about her research into bacterial pneumonia and the genes that drive its spread from the lungs into the blood.

From University of California Santa Cruz 23 Nov 2020

Discovering a new step in immune cell generation

In this interview, Dr. Shalin Naik speaks to AZoLifeSciences about his team's latest research that led to the discovery of a new step in the development of T and B cells that could help us to better understand leukemia.

From Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) 12 Nov 2020

Developing a new method to reduce antibiotic resistance in waterways

Dr. Aimee Murray speaks to AZoLifeSciences about her latest research that looks at a way of reducing antibiotic resistance build-up in waterways.

From University of Exeter 4 Nov 2020

Why a diet high in flavanols may lower blood pressure

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor Kuhnle about his latest research which showed that a diet high in flavanols may lower blood pressure.

From University of Reading 28 Oct 2020

Jellyfish with your Chips instead? Creating New Sustainable Takeaways

Leslie Roberson speaks to AZoLifeSciences about her research into endangered seafood, and how creating sustainable takeaways could overcome this.

From University of Queensland 29 Sep 2020

The widespread use of antibiotics in crop production and its risks

AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Phil Taylor and Dr. Rob Reeder about their research into the scale of antibiotic use in crop production.

From Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) 24 Sep 2020

Pesco-Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk for Heart Disease

Dr. O'Keefe speaks to AZoLifeSciences about his latest research that investigated how the pesco-mediterranean diet may lower the risk for heart disease.

From University of Missouri-Kansas City 22 Sep 2020

How Artificial Intelligence aids Gene Activation Discovery

Professor James Kadonaga speaks to AZoLifeSciences about his research into gene activation, and how artificial intelligence can help to aid its discovery.

From UC San Diego 18 Sep 2020

Developing a Trace Vapor Generator for Explosives and Narcotics

In this interview, Dr Braden Giordano speaks to AZoLifeSciences about their new trace vapor generator that detects narcotics and explosives.

From United States Naval Research Laboratory 11 Sep 2020

Creating milk chocolate from peanut skins

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Lisa Dean about how her team have created an antioxidant-boosting milk chocolate using peanut skins.

From United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2 Sep 2020

How do Neural Stem Cells become Nerve Cells?

Professor Vanderhaeghen speaks to AZoLifeSciences about his teams research discovery on mitochondria, and their involvement during brain development.

1 Sep 2020

Understanding Environmental Change Through Indigenous People

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor Pamela McElwee on how grassroots knowledge from indigenous people can help aid our understanding of environmental changes.

From Rutgers University 13 Aug 2020

Enhancing Breast Cancer Therapy through Killing ‘Sleeper Cells’

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. James Whittle and Professor Geoff Lindeman about their research in enhancing breast cancer therapy through killing sleeper cells.

From Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) 6 Aug 2020

A New Way of Killing Tuberculosis

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Tim Blower about his research into tuberculosis, and how the discovery of a new toxin could lead to new anti-TB drugs.

From Durham University 5 Aug 2020

Discovering the Critical Role of Astrocytes in Neurodegenerative Diseases

AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Shane Liddelow about their research into discovering the critical role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma.

From New York University (NYU) 29 Jul 2020

Are Clouds Causing Increased Warming in Recent Climate Models?

AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Gerald Meehl about how recent climate models have shown increased sensitivity to CO2 and what this means for climate warming.

From National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) 8 Jul 2020