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BioTechniques, part of Taylor and Francis, is an open access journal and website, providing the latest news and research in life science methods | Est. 1983

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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We spoke with Raul Mostoslavsky to learn more about what technical challenges need to be overcome to gain a clearer understanding of metabolic heterogeneity. Read the interview here >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪
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The technical advancements needed to take metabolomics to the forefront of cancer research
In this interview, Raul Mostoslavsky shares the technical challenges currently facing the cancer metabolomics space and what needs to be done.
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RNAConnect @rnaconnect.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Long-read RNA-seq libraries that decay before reaching the 5' end? Dr. Paul Boutz (University of Rochester) explains why non-processive RTs are the bottleneck and how UltraMarathonRT’s ® intrinsic helicase activity fixed it for his lab. Read the full BioTechniques interview linked below.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Delivered more than 24 hours after a stroke in mice, an injectable biomaterial harnesses the immune system to promote vascular repair, neural remodeling and improved motor performance >>> www.biotechniques.com/bioengineeri... 🧪
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An injectable biomaterial scaffold aids tissue repair following stroke in mice
Researchers have developed an injectable biomaterial that can harness the immune system and promote tissue repair in mice after a stroke.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There are several technical challenges that accompany RNA processing research, from multiplexing capabilities to non-processive reverse transcriptases. Here, we dive into a couple of innovative approaches being developed to overcome these challenges. >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪
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Interrogating RNA processing in cancer, splice by splice
In this interview, we hear from Paul Boutz about how he is investigating RNA processing in cancer development.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A team of researchers has integrated a novel fluidic platform with a 3D micro-bladder model to more closely mimic the human bladder, providing an insight into why UTIs return so frequently and highlighting the efficacy of phage therapy against UTI bacteria >>> www.biotechniques.com/cell-and-tis... 🧪
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Could bacteriophages put an end to recurrent UTIs?
Scientists are turning to bacteriophages to treat recurrent UTIs, thanks to research in a 3D micro-bladder model with a fluidic component.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🦠 Biologists have unearthed a treasure trove of microorganisms in Antarctic soil, unlike those anywhere else on the planet >>> www.biotechniques.com/microbiology... 🧪
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Antarctica is home to a treasure trove of microbes found nowhere else on the planet
Biologists have uncovered a unique ensemble of Arthrobacter in Antarctic soil that are unlike microbes found anywhere else on the planet.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-related nerve injury and associated symptoms in preclinical models >>> www.biotechniques.com/diagnostics-... 🧪
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Does psilocybin have neuroprotective effects?
New research has shown that chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy can be curbed by psilocybin in preclinical models.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We spoke with @drpostovit.bsky.social – Professor at @queensuglobal.bsky.social – to learn about the techniques and challenges of researching plasticity in cancer progression >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪 #CancerPlasticity #CancerResearch
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Plasticity in cancer: trying to hit a moving target
In this interview, Lynne-Marie Postovit shares how she investigates cancer plasticity, why it matters and how it could be targeted.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What role does chronic stress play in cancer progression? We spoke with @megeblad.bsky.social – Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at The @jhu.edu School of Medicine – to find out >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪🧠 #Cancer #ChronicStress
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Chronic stress and cancer metastasis: understanding the link in the lab
In this interview, Mikala Egeblad discusses the link between external stressors and cancer metastasis, sharing the techniques and challenges that come with this research.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In this interview, Moran Amit – Principal Investigator at @mdanderson.bsky.social – shares how he investigates the neuronal tumor microenvironment, developing experimental models and innovative analysis techniques >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪 #CancerNeuroscience
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Navigating the neuronal tumor microenvironment: in vitro models, spatial techniques and unique challenges
In this interview, we spoke with Moran Amit to learn more about his cancer neuroscience research, exploring the innovative techniques he uses and the challenges of the field.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Senior Scientist Housheng Hansen He discusses the epigenetics of cancer progression, the techniques he uses to glean these insights and how this work can inform therapeutics development in future. >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... #RNAMedicine #CancerVaccine #CancerEpigenetics 🧪
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Building the basic research foundation of cancer epigenetics and RNA medicine
In this interview, Housheng Hansen He shares the techniques he uses to glean epigenomics insights into cancer development and how this work contributes to the development of cancer vaccines.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
‘Tis the season of jet lag – but perhaps not for much longer, as researchers from Rice University and Northwestern University have designed a novel cell therapy to regulate circadian rhythms. >>> www.biotechniques.com/biochemistry... 🧪
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How to beat jet lag: could a new cell therapy be the answer?
A new cell therapy that delivers the hormone leptin may be able to help resynchronize the body’s internal clock.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Reliable western blot results start with total protein normalization. In this infographic, discover how important the #WesternBlot normalization step is in your #LifeScience research >>> www.biotechniques.com/molecular-bi... 🧪🧬🧶 #ProteinQuantification in #Neuro, #Cancer, #Immunology and more.
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Infographic: Rethinking your western blot normalization strategy for more reliable results
Are you still using housekeeping proteins for normalization in your western blot protocols?
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The study of RNA has heralded incredible breakthroughs, from insights into the origins of life to the impacts of aging. Here, we explore some of the most intriguing recent studies on the essential biomolecule >>> www.biotechniques.com/molecular-bi... 🧪
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How RNA can unlock the origins of life, secrets of extinct megafauna and impacts of aging
The study of RNA has heralded incredible breakthroughs, from insights into the origins of life to the secrets of extinct megafauna.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
How does the brain stay motivated? Research pinpoints neurons involved in sustaining effort in rats, potentially paving the way towards new treatments for ADHD, depression and addiction. 🧪 >>> www.biotechniques.com/neuroscience...
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The neuroscience of motivation: how does the brain sustain its drive?
Research reveals the role of orexin neurons in maintaining motivation, with implications for the treatment of ADHD, depression and addiction.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Final call to enter the BioTechniques Image Competition for the chance to win a US$500 gift card, an interview and more! Enter before 1pm EDT on Friday, 7 August >>> www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_... #Imaging #Microscopy #Competition #ScienceArt 🧪
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BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
This year's BioTechniques Scientific Image Competition is now accepting submissions! Enter for your chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
What defeated Napoleon’s army in Russia in 1812 has long been debated by historians and scientists alike. Now, thanks to ancient DNA analysis, researchers at the @pasteur.fr have identified the likely culprit 🦠 >>> www.biotechniques.com/microbiology... 🧪
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What really defeated Napoleon’s army in 1812? Ancient DNA reveals surprising adversary
Investigating ancient DNA, researchers have identified the pathogens responsible for felling Napoleon’s army in Russia, 1812.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🥁 Drumroll, please! It's time to announce our judges for the BioTechniques Image Competition 2026 >>> www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_... 🧪
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Meet the judges | BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
Meet our 2026 Image Competition judges! Don't forget to enter the competition before the deadline for the chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Scientists at @gladstoneinst.bsky.social have developed a new tool to trace how the brain clears ‘waste’, uncovering surprising new biology about how it keeps itself healthy >>> www.biotechniques.com/neuroscience... 🧪
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Taking out the trash: new tool shows how brain waste is cleared
A new tool can trace how the brain clears 'brain waste', uncovering surprising new biology about how it keeps itself healthy.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Harnessing the power of photosynthesis, scientists from the National University of Singapore have pioneered an experimental, light-based treatment, derived from spinach, for dry eye disease. Did someone say ‘photosynthes-eyes’? Find out more here >>> www.biotechniques.com/bioengineeri... 🧪
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Photosynthes-eyes: spinach-based therapy offers hope for dry eyes
An innovative treatment for dry eye disease has been invented, transplanting plant-derived photosynthetic machinery into corneal cells.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🚨 The deadline has been extended! You still have time to submit your scientific images to the BioTechniques Image Competition; entries now close on Tuesday, 16 June. Enter now for the chance to win a US$200 gift card 👇 www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_... 🧪
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BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
This year's BioTechniques Scientific Image Competition is now accepting submissions! Enter for your chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Looking for the perfect summer read? Here’s a list of 12 books – containing both fiction and non-fiction titles – that we’ve added to our reading lists for this summer. 📚 Find your next science read >>> www.biotechniques.com/microbiology... 🧪
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BioTechniques’ 2026 summer reading list
Our 2026 summer reading list is here, highlighting fiction and non-fiction books for scientists. Add these to your 'to-read' list!
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Could you be our next scientific image competition winner? 📸 👉 Enter now >>> www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_... 🧪
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BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
This year's BioTechniques Scientific Image Competition is now accepting submissions! Enter for your chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Introducing CIPHER-seq: a new single-cell method that can quantify RNA and intracellular proteins simultaneously, providing a more complete view of real-time immune signaling. Read the article here >>> www.biotechniques.com/pcr-sequenci... 🧪
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De-CIPHER-ing transcriptomes and proteins together with new RNA-seq technology
Introducing a new RNA-seq platform for intracellular multimodal profiling that could transform cancer research and therapeutics.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
AxioParse: streamlining Axiom Microbiome assay data processing and dataset generation In this 'Peek behind the paper', we spoke with corresponding author Mathieu Garand to learn more about the computational pipeline and his tips for using the new framework >>> www.biotechniques.com/computationa... 🧪
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Peek behind the paper | AxioParse: streamlining Axiom Microbiome assay data processing and dataset generation
In this interview, we learn about the development of AxioParse, a computational framework designed to streamline microbial data processing.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Have you captured an image during your research that you're proud of? 🧪 Time to start preparing your submission for this year's BioTechniques Image Competition! Enter now for a chance to win a US$200 gift card and more >>> www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_...
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BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
This year's BioTechniques Scientific Image Competition is now accepting submissions! Enter for your chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology discover and test human antibodies with the potential to prevent and treat measles virus infection >>> www.biotechniques.com/drug-discove... 🧪
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Characterizing human antibodies capable of neutralizing measles virus
Scientists discover and test human antibodies with the potential to prevent and treat measles virus infection.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
“This work fundamentally changes how we think about disease progression in Huntington’s,” remarked Srini Subramaniam, senior author of a new study describing how tiny ‘tunnels’ allow mutant huntingtin protein to spread between neurons >>> www.biotechniques.com/neuroscience... 🧪
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A light at the end of the tunnel for Huntington’s disease treatment
New research reveals how tunneling nanotubes allow proteins to spread between cells, offering a promising target for Huntington’s disease.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Choose the right spatial technology for your research! This infographic, sponsored by Takara Bio, breaks down the different uses of three spatial methods, highlighting the key strengths and limitations of each. Download now >>> www.biotechniques.com/cell-and-tis... 🧪
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Infographic | Comparing spatial technologies: a guide
In this infographic, we compare three approaches for collecting spatial omics data, including working principles, pros and cons.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🔬 The BioTechniques Image Competition is now accepting submissions >>> www.biotechniques.com/imaging/btn_... 🏆 Enter our scientific image competition for the chance to win a US$200 gift card and your image on the front cover of a print journal issue! 🗓️ Submission deadline: 2 June 2026 🧪
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BioTechniques Image Competition 2026
This year's BioTechniques Scientific Image Competition is now accepting submissions! Enter for your chance to win.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Researchers have demonstrated that cold plasma treatment reduces the immunoreactivity of peanut protein, bringing us a step closer to nuts that don’t trigger an allergic reaction >>> www.biotechniques.com/immunology/c... 🧪
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Cold plasma could finally crack peanut allergies, making the nuts less allergenic
Researchers may have found a way to reduce the allergy risk of peanut protein, by treating it with cold plasma.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A new AI model, called SyntheMol-RL, can generate structurally novel antibiotic candidates that are easy to develop in the lab and likely to be soluble in the body >>> www.biotechniques.com/drug-discove... 🧪
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Generating novel antibiotic candidates with SyntheMol-RL
A new AI model that can generate structurally novel antibiotic candidates that are easy to develop in the lab has been unveiled.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The @abrf.bsky.social Annual Meeting brought together scientific core directors, institutional core leadership and industry partners to facilitate excellent science and thought-provoking conversation. Get the inside scoop from the conference in this report >>> www.biotechniques.com/lab-design-m... 🧪
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Science, strategy and soft skills: highlights from the 2026 ABRF Annual Meeting
In this conference report from ABRF 2026, the authors reflect on the meeting's insights into core facility research and administration.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We are only days away from this year’s Annual Meeting of the @theaacr.bsky.social in San Diego! Here, Program Co-Chairs Alice Shaw and Paul Mischel discuss the key theme of #AACR2026 as well as their top session picks and tips for the conference >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪
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AACR 2026: Top picks from the Program Chairs
Are you ready for AACR 2026? Here, we spoke with Program Co-Chairs to get their top picks and tips for the upcoming Annual Meeting.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
A simple way to study a common but overlooked posttranslational modification has been developed, unlocking new insights into how proteins function >>> www.biotechniques.com/biochemistry... 🧪
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Shining a blue light on an overlooked posttranslational modification
Researchers have developed a method for studying an important, yet often overlooked, posttranslational modification.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Understanding the distinct roles of BET proteins could unlock a more targeted approach to cancer therapy >>> www.biotechniques.com/cancer-resea... 🧪
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How to make cancer therapies BETter: an insight into the distinct roles of BET proteins
Researchers highlight the distinct roles that BET proteins play in cancer progression, potentially revealing why current BET inhibitors fail.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
An appetite-suppressing metabolite found in snakes could inform new weight loss therapies >>> www.biotechniques.com/molecular-bi... 🧪
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Should we be looking to snakes for the next weight-loss drug?
Researchers have identified an appetite-suppressing metabolite in snakes that could inform a new weight loss drug.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Here are the latest biotech industry insights >>> www.biotechniques.com/drug-discove... 🧪
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The biotech bi-weekly: genome editing, life-extending therapeutics, an early-stage biotech hub and more
The latest biotech industry insights, including a publication demonstrating dramatic lifespan extension in aging mouse models.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🧠 In our third episode of the BRAIN podcast miniseries, we speak with @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social, Associate Professor at Emory University, about their research investigating the neuropathogenesis of HIV >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/bhm...
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The BRAIN miniseries | Exploring the neuropathogenesis of HIV and mentoring the next generation of scientists
In this episode of the BRAIN podcast miniseries, we spoke with Dionna Williams to learn about their neuropathogenesis of HIV research.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Immune genes have been found to help shape the gut microbiome in wild animals, potentially benefitting health and survival >>> www.biotechniques.com/immunology/a... 🧪
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A little birdie told us that immune genes influence the gut microbiome and vice versa
Researchers gain an insight into the relationship between the immune system and the gut microbiome in songbirds.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The characteristics of the protein that allows Marburg virus to enter human cells so efficiently – 300 times more efficiently than Ebola – have been identified >>> www.biotechniques.com/microbiology... 🧪
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How does Marburg virus enter cells so efficiently?
Researchers identify how Marburg virus can efficiently infect human cells, using cryo-EM to demonstrate entry.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The life science community headed to Boston in early February for SLAS2026! In this roundup of the event, @zymecommunications.bsky.social highlight the key technological advancements revolutionizing laboratory workflows >>> www.biotechniques.com/lab-design-m... 🧪
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Redefining the modern laboratory: breakthrough technologies take center stage at SLAS2026
Zyme Communications shares a roundup of SLAS2026, showcasing the technology and awards that took center stage.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Despite spending 5000 years frozen in cave ice, this bacterial strain was found to be resistant to ten modern antibiotics, but, curiously, also demonstrated promising antimicrobial activity that could inhibit multidrug-resistant superbugs >>> www.biotechniques.com/microbiology... 🧪
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Frozen in time: bacterial strain trapped in ice for 5000 years emerges with multidrug resistance
Researchers have sequenced an ice cave bacterial strain, contributing to our understanding of antimicrobial resistance.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Here are the latest biotech industry insights >>> www.biotechniques.com/diagnostics-... 🧪
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The biotech bi-weekly: analyzing methylated DNA, accelerating rare disease research with global data and more
The latest biotech industry insights, from ELRIG’s newest work group leaders to the launch of a platform for amplifying DNA methylation.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The ABRF Annual Meeting is back at the end of March! Here, we highlight the breakout sessions you won’t want to miss >>> www.biotechniques.com/crispr/whats... 🧪
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What’s coming up at ABRF 2026?
Are you attending the ABRF Annual Meeting 2026? Here are the breakout sessions and workshops you won’t want to miss.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
A recent study utilizing cryo-EM advances our understanding of how bacterial immune systems function and reveals new aspects of CRISPR-Cas biology >>> www.biotechniques.com/crispr/cryo-... 🧪
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Cryo-EM reveals new aspects of CRISPR-Cas biology
Researchers have used cryo-EM to investigate CRISPR-Cas9's role in helping the bacterial immune system to function.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Age-related changes in cells are synchronized across organs, suggesting common molecular signals that could be targeted with drugs >>> www.biotechniques.com/molecular-bi... 🧪
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What drives the aging process? A new mammalian cell atlas takes us a step closer to finding out
Researchers have developed an atlas to determine the molecular and cellular drivers of mammalian aging.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
An international collaboration has developed the most detailed spatial atlas of pancreatic cancer tissue to date, to gain a deeper insight into the complex organization and cellular identities present in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors >>> www.biotechniques.com/cell-and-tis... 🧪
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Most detailed spatial atlas yet for mapping the pancreatic tumor microenvironment
Researchers develop a pancreatic cancer cell atlas using spatial omics technologies, providing a more comprehensive view of the disease.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🦷 A novel teeth-whitening powder, which is activated by the vibrations of an electric toothbrush, brightens smiles while also offering enamel repair, cavity prevention and long-term maintenance of oral health. Find out more here >>> www.biotechniques.com/bioengineeri... 🧪
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Tooth whitening without enamel damage? Vibration-activated powder protects pearly whites for better oral health
A teeth-whitening powder activated by the vibrations of an electric toothbrush not only brightens, but also protects, teeth.
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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Researchers have identified a trio of antimicrobial peptides in dromedary camels that could help to target multidrug-resistant bacteria and inspire future therapeutics >>> www.biotechniques.com/drug-discove... 🧪
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Camel antimicrobials could get us over the hump of antibiotic resistance
Three antimicrobial peptides that target multidrug-resistant bacteria have been identified in camels, potentially combatting AMR.
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