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A new article in Veterinary Pathology introduces a 9-point checklist designed to improve the reporting quality of studies that use artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated image analysis (AIA). As AI tools become more widely used in pathology-based research, concerns have emerged about the reproducibility and transparency of published findings. Developed by an interdisciplinary team of veterinary…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Image courtesy 123rf Itron, and their technology partner Pacific Technologies are working together with Fiji’s primary water utility, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), on the first smart metering deployment in the Fiji islands. The meters are part of Itron’s smart water solution, which WAF is deploying to enable digital upgrades to its infrastructure and…
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Image courtesy 123rf National Grid has completed the award of its HVDC civil works supply chain framework, with £12 billion ($16.1 billion) worth of agreements confirmed. The announcement marks the third and final stage of the utility giant’s £59 billion ($79.1 billion) supply chain framework awards. It follows their March announcement of two contracts valuing…
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Motorsport champion, multiple Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated stunt driver Paul Swift will be appearing at Microelectronics UK, the two-day exhibition and conference taking place on 24–25 September 2025 at Excel London. Paul will join the show exclusively on opening day, 24 September, where he’ll take to the stage in an exclusive session with…
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Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of best-in-class, industry-standard modular signal switching and sensor simulation solutions for automotive electronics test and verification – including HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) simulation for ECU/VCU (electronic/vehicle control unit) and EV (electric vehicle) BMS (battery management system) test – on booth H2-B48 at Cenex Expo 2025, taking place from 3-4 September 2025…
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Heraeus Electronics today announced its upcoming Interactive Cermet Thick Film Workshop, taking place from September 17–18, 2025 at the Heraeus Electronics Application Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. For more than eight decades, Cermet Thick Film technology has shaped the electronics industry by combining ceramic and metal materials in innovative designs, sparking a manufacturing revolution. While simple…
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Europump, the European Pump Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lacour as its new President for the period 2025–2027. He succeeds Lubos Michlik, CEO of Sigma and member of the Executive Council of the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), who has successfully led the association over the past two years. Mr. Lacour,…
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