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Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website, producer of educational virtual events and webinars, and your source for trending science news. Check us out at: Labroots.com

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 3h

🧠 See how hiPSC models, brain organoids & pre-formed fibrils are creating more predictive preclinical models for Alzheimer's & Parkinson's research. 📅 Oct 19 | 6 AM PT / 9 AM EDT 👉 Register: buff.ly/F0XkzKd

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 3h

🩸 Donor demographics aren't the full picture. Learn how immune phenotype, HLA diversity & KIR genetics drive variability and reproducibility in cell therapy & immunology workflows. 📅 Oct 29 | 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET 👉 Register: buff.ly/yXDf9wJ

https://www.labroots.com/ms/webinar/critical-donor-selection-considerations-cell-therapy-immunology-workflows?campaign=LRsocialBS

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 3h

🎓 Free CE credits available! Join experts exploring the Lab-in-the-Loop approach, grounding AI-enabled drug discovery predictions in real biological validation. 📅 Nov 11 | 8 AM PT / 11 AM EST 👉 Register: buff.ly/jmxZHo7

https://www.labroots.com/webinar/realizing-promise-ai-enabled-drug-discovery-preparing-steps?campaign=LRsocialBS

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 3h

🐄 Think your favorite FBS lot is cursed (or blessed)? This webinar unpacks the science behind serum variability, sourcing, heat inactivation & serum-free alternatives. 📅 Oct 27 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET 👉 Register: buff.ly/w5BhAjv

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 4h

A rare, eye-eating amoeba may have safe and effective treatment soon: buff.ly/rr5dnMJ

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 5h

Dr Jean Kok, a postdoctoral researcher in the Robling Lab at Indiana University School of Medicine is investigating the molecular mechanisms underpinning muscle–bone crosstalk using mouse models using liquid handling pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences. buff.ly/rN2S9kT

Streamlining genotyping workflows for muscle-bone research

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 5h

Get a copy of our legacy Molecular Probes Handbook - 11th Edition sent to your door! Limited number of physical books available - while supplies last, US only. buff.ly/1dbvfmX

Get your legacy Molecular Probes Handbook - 11th Edition

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 6h

Gene‑modified CAR T cell therapies are transforming cancer treatment, but variability and manufacturing challenges remain. Discover high‑throughput strategies to characterize CAR T cells—activation, memory, exhaustion, cytokines, and killing. buff.ly/kbahSQo

Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of CAR-T Cells to Support Robust Cell Therapy Research

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 22h

Could sex chromosomes offer answers to the causes of cancers, heart health, and longevity? A recent review suggests that sex chromosomes could play a vital role in monitoring for these age-related diseases. Read more about the findings here: buff.ly/4GlOVua

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Empowering clinical teams to move faster and with greater confidence in the fight against sepsis and bloodstream infections. BD BACTEC™ FXI Culture System. Confidence for the fight back. buff.ly/yEL5Xmy

Introducing brilliance in blood culture.

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Discover how genetic analysis technologies are helping biopharmaceutical organizations optimize clinical trials, improve patient stratification, and accelerate drug development. buff.ly/aEsqjfr

How Genetic Analysis Accelerates Clinical Development

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

AI and nanotechnology are being combined to create highly sensitive, autonomous biosensors capable of detecting alien life in deep space. buff.ly/If3Qq9l

AI and Nanotechnology Unlock New Alien Life Detection Tool

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

At-home blood pressure monitoring for women at high risk of pre-eclampsia was found to be just as safe as clinical monitoring during prenatal visits. The results could be critical to providing high-quality medical care to pregnant women in rural and underserved communities. buff.ly/1mADrJq

Structured Home Blood Pressure Monitoring is Safe for Pregnant Women

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Researchers uncover the molecular mechanism of OM-89, a UTI recurrence drug approved in Switzerland for over two decades, linking it to improved lysosomal function and bacterial clearance. buff.ly/jyXlEFq

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A new method for extracting intact colon cells from fixed tissue opens the door to measuring cytosolic gene expression on preserved tissue once unusable for single-cell RNA sequencing. buff.ly/Gwfazef

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Bringing a diagnostic test to market takes more than scientific innovation. Explore the reimbursement, evidence, coding, coverage, and payment strategies that support successful adoption in the US. buff.ly/MHQLQVE

LDT and IVD Reimbursement: A Guide to US Market Access

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Could poor pipetting ergonomics be slowing your lab down? Learn how the right equipment and workflow choices can reduce fatigue, support accuracy and help scientists work more comfortably. Download INTEGRA Biosciences’ free eBook. buff.ly/a5MSqic

The Practical Guide to Ergonomic Liquid Handling

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For decades, UCP1 has been considered the only route for non-shivering thermogenesis, a fat-burning tool mammals use to stay warm. 🥶 The ALKBH5 enzyme drives heat generation in a different way, through creatine metabolism. 🪫 buff.ly/xKjdwF9

Cold Burns Fat through Creatine, Not Just UCP1

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An ice core from Tibet's Guliya Ice Cap extends the region's continuous climate record past 100,000 years. buff.ly/NzjNzqP

Ancient Tibetan ice core record extended past 100,000 years

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A recent study using geochemical simulations reveals that Earth and Mars formed through distinct processes, with Earth building primarily from small pebbles and Mars from larger planetesimals. buff.ly/03GY1Y3

Chemical analysis reveals Earth and Mars had separate origins

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Learn how 3D assays can deliver richer data and improve in vitro to in vivo translation: buff.ly/eAfwkoQ

Utilizing a 3D Spheroid Model and Live-Cell Analysis for Compound Profiling

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A new laser-based technique detects the colorectal cancer biomarker CEACAM-5 in blood plasma within minutes, offering much faster results than conventional methods. buff.ly/wUkEBh3

Laser tech detects colorectal cancer biomarker in minutes

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Erica Heinrich, an assistant professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine, hopes to bridge the communication gap between patients experiencing respiratory discomfort and providers through new inpatient treatment options: buff.ly/AAMVK0Y

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New research shows Enceladus' ejected ice grains freeze slowly and shatter inside complex vents, explaining the chemical diversity seen in its ocean spray. buff.ly/WQK5l8C

Enceladus Vents Slowly Freeze and Shatter Ocean Spray

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🫀 From engineered heart tissue to NK cell therapies, see how human-relevant cell models are bridging the path from cells to future therapies. 📅 Oct 29 | 10 AM GMT / 11 AM CET 👉 Register: buff.ly/iJcP72q

https://www.labroots.com/ms/webinar/from-cells-to-therapies?campaign=LRsocialBS

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎓 Free CE credits available! Learn how to select markers & fluorophores for IHC and spatial imaging panels, while avoiding autofluorescence, bleed-through & spectral overlap. 📅 Oct 7 | 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET 👉 Register: buff.ly/9ZQWGwX

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Simulations show that the nearby binary system 70 Ophiuchi could stably host an Earth-sized world within the primary star's habitable zone. buff.ly/IvCU6qe

Nearby Two-Star System Could Host Stable Earth-Sized World

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Exposure to simulated microgravity for 24 hours causes minor changes to cell nucleus shape but leaves human genome structure and DNA undamaged. buff.ly/9BYv2uG

Genome Shows Resilience to 24-Hour Zero-Gravity Exposure

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new proteomics study found protein signatures of menopause in the blood. 🩸 These signatures corresponded to brain aging and later dementia risk, marking menopause as a pivotal time to protect cognitive health as women age. 🧠 👵 buff.ly/IMTy6h9

Menopause Leaves a Protein Signature Tied to Brain Aging

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new DNA test offers hope for those without proper genetic disease diagnosis: buff.ly/ny9YNiI

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⚗️ See how next-gen Orbitrap™ HRAM mass spec tackles labile metabolites & complex peptide drugs like semaglutide, with insights from AbbVie & MIT experts. 📅 Oct 22 | 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET 👉 Register: buff.ly/5nIEGXe

https://www.labroots.com/ms/webinar/advancing-drug-metabolite-characterization-next-generation-orbitrap-hram-mass-spectrometry?campaign=LRsocialBS

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Learn how to generate, monitor, and validate cerebral organoids with a comprehensive 40-day workflow combining live-cell imaging and high-throughput cytometry. Improve reproducibility, quality control, and confidence in neuroscience research. buff.ly/BsKHrXB

Monitoring Cerebral Organoid Development with Imaging and Cytometry

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Modernizing a pharma QA/QC laboratory is about more than replacing a LIMS. Discover how to reduce complexity, standardize processes, prepare for AI and emerging technologies, and build a foundation for long-term value in this new practical guide. buff.ly/F12KTiq

Modernizing pharmaceutical QA/QC laboratories

Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Those suffering from long-lasting nerve pain may have new treatment available to them soon. Read more here: buff.ly/kAs2Awj

https://www.labroots.com/trending/health-sciences-and-medical-research/31114/there-s-drug-target-long-lasting-nerve-pain-relief

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌍 Now available on-demand: Explore the Translational Infectious Disease Research Summit and hear from global experts covering vaccine response, immune profiling, pathogen surveillance & more. Watch now: buff.ly/AVGnMah

Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Relying on one experimental method can be like looking at only one piece of a puzzle. To capture a broader view of biological changes, researchers at MIT and Harvard developed a machine learning ‘barcode’ that merges experimental data across biochemistry and genetics. buff.ly/xxakCJM

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

IFN1 activation is normally a cellular antiviral response. In myotonic dystrophy, the trigger may be the cell’s own faulty mRNA, according to a small cell study pointing to a possible drug target. 🧫 💪 buff.ly/EgcrhVh

Stressed Muscle Cells Trigger Immune Signals in Myotonic Dystrophy

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Adding a small alkyl group to the far end of a carbon double bond has been a stubborn problem in organic synthesis. A new iron-sulfur dual-catalysis method solves it, starting from a cheap carboxylic acid and producing benign carbon dioxide as the only waste product. 🧪 buff.ly/OZQ2lYr

Adding Methyl Groups Gets Easier with Iron and Light

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New research suggests adults with eczema may have a higher risk of developing shingles, particularly those with more severe disease. buff.ly/3C08GVx

https://www.labroots.com/trending/integumentary-system/31119/eczema-linked-risk-shingles-adults

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A new review finds calcium and vitamin D supplements may do little to prevent fractures or falls in most adults. buff.ly/RWbPu8Q

https://www.labroots.com/trending/integumentary-system/31118/calcium-vitamin-prevent-fractures

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Researchers from Harvard and its affiliated institutions link physical and molecular features of tumor blood vessels to colon cancer prognosis, identifying new tumor signatures for precision medicine treatments. buff.ly/BVetwFN

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A new pilot study from the Fox Chase Cancer Center uses hydrogel-based dermal regenerative templates to accelerate healing in large, severe skin wounds.

Skin reconstruction method speeds up recovery time

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

AI optimizes urban planning efficiently, but lacks the necessary human oversight for equitable community decisions. buff.ly/EzjCDGA

AI urban planning avoids harm but misses human oversight

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Otsuka ICU Medical recalls a lot of sodium chloride injection after a potassium chloride product was found inside saline-labeled packaging. buff.ly/FIxShqQ

https://www.labroots.com/trending/biotech-and-pharma/31112/otsuka-recalls-saline-injection-labeling-mix-up

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The FDA has approved lirafugratinib (Lyrfigtu) for previously treated advanced cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. buff.ly/I603iRj

https://www.labroots.com/trending/biotech-and-pharma/31111/fda-approves-lirafugratinib-advanced-bile-duct-cancer

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔬🌍 Share your science with our global scientific community at Labroots’ 2026 Clinical Diagnostics & Research Virtual Event Series on November 10, 2026. Submit your poster and gain global visibility! ⏰ Deadline: November 6 at 5:00 pm PT 👉 Submit for free: buff.ly/zG8W3jO #LRclinical

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Discover how genetic analysis technologies are helping biopharmaceutical organizations optimize clinical trials, improve patient stratification, and accelerate drug development. buff.ly/n1lHkFs

How Genetic Analysis Accelerates Clinical Development

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Discover how targeted RNA enrichment and long-read sequencing can help researchers capture more transcript isoforms, improve cell-type resolution, and gain a more complete view of RNA biology. buff.ly/1SOv3G5

Exome-Enriched Single-Nuclei Isoform Sequencing

Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A study of 12,151 stool samples from 887 children found 3 distinct ways the infant gut microbiome develops. 🦠 👶 One of the three carried a threefold higher risk of type 1 diabetes. 🦧 buff.ly/XTvd5kv

Infant Gut Bacteria Predict Type 1 Diabetes Risk

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Labroots @labroots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Researchers face challenges controlling Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo buff.ly/rcYyeaz

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