Prathamesh Sontakke Abstract: Biobanks are often imagined as engines of progress, quietly storing samples today to unlock cures tomorrow. But what happens when those samples never move? Drawing on ethnographic research from …
Abstract: For years, biobanks have focused on cells, tissues, and fluids we can easily name. But a new kind of repository is quietly expanding the definition of what’s worth preserving. …
Abstract: For years, scientists have speculated that genetic changes separating modern humans from Neanderthals may explain differences in brain power, health, and even metabolic conditions like diabetes. Thanks to large-scale …
Abstract: As the number of people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) continues to rise, understanding why these conditions cluster has become one of modern healthcare’s toughest puzzles. This new …
Abstract: For decades, diabetes research leaned heavily on rodent models, and while they taught us a lot, they also misled us just enough to stall real breakthroughs. Today, thanks to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …