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Abstract: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched the Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) to create an accessible global repository of deep-sea biological samples and genetic
Abstract: Menopause is a pivotal phase marked by hormonal shifts that can affect cardiovascular health, particularly through increased arterial stiffness, an early marker for cardiovascular
Abstract: The convergence of genomics and personalized medicine is redefining healthcare by enabling treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles. This article explores how genomic technologies,
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
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
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
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
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.
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”
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