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WHO says nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable
40% of cancers worldwide could be prevented by addressing causes like tobacco, infections, and alcohol, emphasizing the need for stronger prevention efforts.
Scenario Planning: Prepare for Uncertainty Without Overcommitting Resources
It is rare for a laboratory to operate under stable conditions. Staffing availability fluctuates, funding priorities shift, regulatory expectations evolve, and variability in the supply chain can create disruptions. Despite this, many lab planning processes assume predictability and can be forced into reactive decisions when conditions change. These decisions can strain staff, disrupt workflows, and introduce quality risk. Scenario planning fills the gap between forecasting (which works when variability is low) and crisis response (which occurs when problems are affecting operations). It allows lab leaders to explore a small number of plausible conditions and evaluate how well current plans hold up under each.
NIH scientists develop "digital twin" of eye cells to understand and treat age-related macular degeneration
Breakthrough modeling technology reveals how cells lose their organization in leading cause of vision loss.
Unorthodox ‘universal vaccine’ offers broad protection in mice
Immune-stimulating cocktail could shield against diverse bacterial and viral infections
Laboratory Chemical Management Case Study from the University of Calgary Highlights Safety Leadership
The University of Calgary’s approach to laboratory chemical management is gaining international attention following publication of a peer-reviewed case study in ACS Chemical Health and Safety, a journal of the American Chemical Society. The study, led by the university’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team, highlights its focus on managing time-sensitive and high-risk chemical hazards in research environments.
Blood test holds promise for predicting when Alzheimer’s symptoms will start
The Alzheimer’s ‘clock’ could make it easier to treat the disease early, before memory problems appear.
ADLM Urges Federal Action to Ensure Safe, Equitable AI in Clinical Labs
The association urges stronger regulations and data standards to keep AI safe and fair in clinical laboratories.
New Study Unlocks Important Information About How to Treat Recurring Prostate Cancer
Routine PSMA PET/CT scans could help doctors select the best treatments for long-term outcomes in patients with recurring prostate cancer after surgical removal of the prostate
Brain neurons after exercise drive long-term endurance gains
When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in your brain after a run may determine whether you gain endurance over time.
The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation
Scientists and medical experts are countering climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience on social media.
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