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 data from international waters. Unveiled …
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 disease. This study analyzed data …
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, like whole-genome and exome sequencing, …
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 …