
From N6Aug 23 2025 The landscape of metagenomics and microbiome research is evolving at breakneck speed. As sequencing technologies improve and the demand for high-resolution, bias-free microbial data grows, the bottleneck is shifting from sequencing itself to the quality of upstream sample preparation. At the heart of this transformation is iconPCR—a novel thermocycler platform that…

The non-coding genome, once dismissed as “junk DNA”, is now recognized as a fundamental regulator of gene expression and a key player in understanding complex diseases. Following the landmark achievements of the Human Genome Project (HGP), scientists have increasingly focused on deciphering the non-coding regions of the human genome, which comprise approximately 98% of the…

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds. The study, published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults aged 19 and older using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHAMES III). Researchers examined how…

Adrian Wood looks at how businesses can evaluate their supply chain and planning optimisation software In today’s global economy, supply chain efficiency has become a game-changer for organizations striving to enhance operational performance and profitability. Companies with logistics-intensive operations are increasingly turning to their supply chains as a source of cost savings and improved cash…

The Rosemount 3144S Temperature Transmitter is a new industrial measurement solution with the flexibility to meet the most demanding temperature measurement challenges, allowing for increased efficiency, safety and profitability. Today’s technicians and managers expect temperature measurement technology to be highly accurate and reliable. Instances of a measurement point performing erratically or failing can have a major…

Hypervascular tumors of the brain and spinal cord pose serious challenges for neurosurgeons due to their dense blood vessel networks, which can lead to heavy bleeding and increased surgical risk. In a new decade-long study, researchers at Beijing Tiantan Hospital demonstrated that performing endovascular embolization and microsurgical removal in a single session known as a…

With the arrival of new methane emissions standards and legal reporting dates, the detection and monitoring of environmentally damaging gases is the spotlight like never before. For residential, industrial and utility applications, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is offering vital assistance with its new MethaSense range of battery-powered methane detectors, which allows users to…

In a new study led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), researchers found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may lead to neuropsychiatric disease in some patients with 22qDS. The researchers also demonstrated that a class of FDA-approved cholesterol drugs could potentially…

Hydrogen fuel cell development has the potential to provide the sustainable solution for light and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as off road construction and material handling vehicles. Developing safe and reliable hydrogen systems for mobile use is crucial and central to this process are the solenoid valves that regulate the system. Tony Brennan explains…

Teaching about periods in schools is still too focused on basic biological facts with insufficient information around how menstruation can affect a woman’s mood and wellbeing, problems associated with menstrual bleeding and the impact on physical and academic performance, concludes a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. The survey and focus group-based research, published…