Inside the Gut’s Hidden Library: A New Kind of Biobank
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. …
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What Biobanks Reveal About Ancient Genes in Modern Humans
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 …
Unraveling the Genetics of Multiple Long-Term Conditions
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 …
The Diabetes Shift: When Human Biobanks Start Telling the Real Story
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 …
When a Drop of Blood Reveals the True Age of Your Brain
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 …
When Biobanks Meet Wearables: Daily Step Counts as Early Clues to Parkinson’s
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 …
Unlocking Disease Prediction with UK Biobank
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 …
Inside Iran’s National Biobank Revolution
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 …
Where Biology Meets Big Data: What Aortic Scans Can Tell Us About Disease
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 …
A New Era of Biobanking and Biomedical Discovery in India
The launch of the Continental Next-Generation Biobank at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, marks a powerful step forward in how India contributes to global biomedical research. Built in collaboration with Chronicle Bio …