Blog Posts
Abstract: The frontier of precision medicine is shifting from what our genes say to how our environments talk to our genes. Backed by a £16
Abstract: The intersection of microbiome health and cancer treatment has taken a major step forward with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) launching Europe’s first dedicated
Abstract: The high cost, complex infrastructure, and strict temperature requirements of cryopreservation remain significant bottlenecks for biobanks worldwide. To address these challenges, researchers from the
Abstract: The role of biobanking is undergoing a radical shift as it converges with artificial intelligence. Traditionally seen as static repositories, biobanks are now evolving
Abstract: The debate over whether our health is “written in our stars” or shaped by our daily habits has taken a provocative turn with the
Abstract: Traditionally, biobanks were used purely for “back-end” research to understand diseases. However, a major study of Geisinger’s MyCode initiative found that 3.4% of participants
Abstract: Conventional medicine often focuses on managing the symptoms of chronic diseases like diabetes and musculoskeletal decay rather than fixing the underlying damage. To move
Abstract: Most genetic research focuses on “additive” traits, where having one faulty gene copy slightly raises your risk for a disease. However, many of the
Abstract: For decades, wildlife research has been a reactive field, scientists often lack the “before” samples needed to measure the impact of environmental disasters or
Abstract: The Kaiser Permanente biobank has emerged as a powerhouse for understanding the complex relationship between our DNA and the aging process. By analyzing genetic