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Fully electrical proof-of-concept biosensor for detecting RNA cancer biomarker sequences in solution at the single-molecule level
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers investigated single-molecule electrical detection of ribonucleic acid (RNA) cancer biomarkers, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing mutants and paving the way for developing miniaturized electrical biosensors for cancer screening.
Study finds new way to protect livers during transplantation
UCLA-led research describes the role that a protein called CEACAM1 plays in protecting the liver from injury during the transplantation process, potentially improving transplant outcomes.
CNL announces project to significantly increase production of rare medical isotope Actinium-225
Agreement between CNL and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation will increase CNL’s production of Actinium-225 by several orders of magnitude, enabling larger scale clinical trials, a promising new weapon in the fight against cancer.
Australian Medical Laboratory Worker Who Allegedly Swapped Tissue Samples to Damage Co-Worker’s Reputation Now ‘Banned for Life’ from Providing Health Services
Australian government rules lab employee’s rogue actions jeopardized patient care
Scientists explore potential of injectable biomaterial for corneal repair
Canadian researchers have described how the material can be activated by pulses of low-energy blue light
A Chance to Design Better Vaccines?
Researchers suggest they may be able to build better vaccines by examining how parasites mimic peptides in the host
Are Sexually Transmitted Infections Becoming More Dangerous?
Home testing and other strategies have not yet slowed the growing burden of STIs.
Call for proactive mental health care for children of parents with mental disorders
A Queen’s University professor is the lead author of a new paper advocating for better mental health care for children of parents with severe mental illnesses.
Study Presents Workaround for Randomized Experiments
New method provides a more precise estimate in some cases in comparison to the synthetic control method
Laboratory quality – a comprehensive look
Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to:
Discuss the original focus of laboratory quality.
Describe the evolution of how quality monitoring is changing.
Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance.
List the steps of a complete quality management system (QMS)
