When a Drop of Blood Reveals the True Age of Your Brain
Abstract: Our brains age quietly, often long before we notice a missed name or a slower recall. But a new study using UK Biobank and Framingham Heart Study data suggests …
Prathamesh Sontakke
When Biobanks Meet Wearables: Daily Step Counts as Early Clues to Parkinson’s
Abstract: New findings from the UK Biobank are reshaping how we think about early Parkinson’s detection, using something as simple as daily steps. In a large prospective study, researchers analyzed …
Unlocking Disease Prediction with UK Biobank
Abstract: UK Biobank has taken a groundbreaking leap in biomedical research by releasing the world’s largest metabolomic dataset, covering nearly 250 metabolites from half a million volunteers. This milestone follows …
Inside Iran’s National Biobank Revolution
Abstract: The establishment of the PERSIAN Cohort Biobank marks a transformative moment for large-scale biomedical research in the Middle East. Designed to collect and preserve biological samples from more than …
Where Biology Meets Big Data: What Aortic Scans Can Tell Us About Disease
Abstract: Modern research often talks about big data, but this study shows what happens when big data meets real biology. Researchers analyzed CT scans from more than 3,200 participants in …
A New Era of Biobanking and Biomedical Discovery in India
The launch of the Continental Next-Generation Biobank at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, marks a powerful step forward in how India contributes to global biomedical research. Built in collaboration with Chronicle Bio …
When a Nap Isn’t Just a Nap: What Science Says About Daytime Napping and Cancer Risk
Abstract: For years, we’ve been told that a quick nap can recharge our minds, a short escape from the chaos of daily life. But a new study from the UK …
Cedars-Sinai Biobank Earns Rare Global Accreditation
Abstract: Earning international accreditation isn’t easy, earning it in four specialized areas is rare. Cedars-Sinai’s Biobank and Research Pathology Resource has done just that, standing among only six biobanks in …
When Rare Cancers Meet Rare Collaboration: Inside Fred Hutch’s 4th Rare Cancer Symposium
Abstract: At Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s 4th Rare Cancers Symposium, hope took center stage. With experts from NIH, Stanford, and the University of Washington, the event brought together the brightest …
Genes, Diversity, and Discovery: What Biobanks Reveal About Obesity
Abstract: A global team of scientists has uncovered 13 genes that play a crucial role in obesity, thanks to the power of biobanks and diverse ancestry studies. Using genetic data …