Cancer cell lines remain foundational for research and drug discovery, yet they incompletely capture tumour diversity, lack linked patient context, and have undergone adaptation to culture. Tumour organoids are three-dimensional …
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 into “intelligent infrastructures” that do …
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 release of the Oxford Longevity …
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 carried serious genomic risks for …
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 from reactive to proactive care, …
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 disease outbreaks. The University of …
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 data from 100,000 participants and …
Abstract: The Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC) has positioned itself as a European leader by merging deep genetic research with practical healthcare solutions. At the heart of this …
Abstract: Biobanking offers a beautiful promise: healing through science and preserving the essence of humanity. However, as researcher Fransiscus Nanga Roka argues, this promise is being threatened by a “legal …
We are pleased to announce this year’s OpenSpecimen US Community Meet – OSCON26. Join us in New York and St. Louis to attend workshops and training sessions, and to meet …