Prathamesh Sontakke Tumour biobanks are vital for understanding cancer subtypes and discovering biomarkers, but traditional repositories often suffer from selection and recall bias due to convenience sampling in hospitals. Integrating tumour samples …
Biobank repositories of frozen DNA, cells, gametes, and embryos are revolutionizing how we safeguard life, both human and wild. In healthcare, human biobanks fuel research on genetic diseases and infertility, …
Abstract: Gynecological tissue biobanks play a pivotal role in advancing oncologic research by integrating clinical, molecular, and longitudinal biospecimen data. These biobanks address the broad heterogeneity of gynecologic malignancies, which …
Abstract: As commercial space travel expands, understanding how spaceflight impacts human health is more important than ever. However, collecting and analyzing biological samples from space travelers presents unique challenges due …
Abstract: Scientists are analyzing 5,400 proteins in blood samples from 500,000 UK Biobank participants to better understand how protein changes affect disease development and treatment. Supported by pharmaceutical companies, the …
Abstract: Scientists have suggested creating a special storage facility on the moon to keep preserved samples of Earth’s important and endangered species. This “Lunar Biorepository” would protect these samples from …
Abstract: Scientists from several top research centers have successfully mapped the entire genome of the northern white rhinoceros, one of the rarest animals, with only two females left. This detailed …