Prathamesh Sontakke Abstract: As nations rush to extract rare minerals from the deep sea, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is taking a different but equally vital step, biobanking the ocean. Through its …
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRDs) affect over 55 million people worldwide, with cases expected to nearly triple by 2050. While most genetic studies have focused on European populations, …
Abstract: The Mayo Adult Congenital Heart Disease (MACHD) Research Program is addressing a significant challenge: improving the lives of adults born with congenital heart disease (CHD). While medical advances now …
Abstract: In a landmark move for Indian healthcare, the newly launched Phenome India National Biobank situated at CSIR-IGIB, aims to establish a comprehensive, nation-spanning longitudinal database by collecting genomic, lifestyle, …
Abstract: Sperm cryopreservation is a powerful tool addressing global challenges like human infertility, animal breeding, biodiversity loss, and biomedical research. While liquid nitrogen (LN2) at -196°C has long been the …
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) represent a significant health challenge, with a growing impact on marginalized populations who often experience inequities in overall healthcare access and outcomes. …
Abstract: The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen the Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine (GIMM) in Lisbon, Portugal, to host its new Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) Biobank. This initiative, …
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts around 9% of the global population and is a leading contributor to end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular issues, and premature death. While traditional factors like …
Abstract: In a groundbreaking initiative, UK Biobank has completed the world’s largest full body imaging project, scanning 100,000 volunteers from head to toe. Over the past decade, researchers have collected …
Abstract: Australia has taken a major step forward in rare disease research with the launch of the Australian Marrow Failure Biobank (AMFB) at Monash University. This purpose-built biobank will support …