The Scientist

The April issue of the TS Digest is out today! This includes: 🪐 An interview with a DNA-sequencing NASA astronaut 🪐 A cell atlas of the whole mouse brain 🪐 A big lesson on lab safety Read it today: https://ow.ly/4u5V50R5YLn

“Should we build a startup?” may be the academic equivalent to “Should we start a band?” But what does this look like for a university scientist? Hashim Al-Hashimi, a biophysicist at Columbia University and cofounder of Base4, shared his experience. Find out in this Beyond the Bench story: https://ow.ly/2GTJ50R8zyP

With the advent of microfluidics-based real-time PCR (RT-PCR) systems, researchers can run thousands of reactions on just one microfluidic chip. In addition to this scalability, these devices streamline genomic analyses through automation and multiplex capabilities. Download this ebook from Standard BioTools to learn about microfluidics-based RT-PCR in genomics-driven fields, including pharmacogenomics, automating RT-PCR, singleplex versus multiplex RT-PCR reactions, and researchers’ perspectives on using microfluidics-based devices in genomics research. #AD https://ow.ly/sFsC50Rjlyz

Basic research is like a game of snakes and ladders. All projects start at a level playing field, but unpredictable developments can boost or hinder progress. https://ow.ly/8xGT50Rk8VH

With antimalarial drug resistance on the increase, we need an effective malaria vaccine now more than ever. Researchers from The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and Victoria University of Wellington have taken a first step by using mRNA technology. #WorldMalariaDay https://ow.ly/Y4na50QhCqa

Download this application note from Twist Bioscience to learn how scientists enhanced G protein-coupled receptor engineering with SSVLs. #AD https://ow.ly/1a2250QUof8

Join us on May 15th, 2024 @ 2:30PM ET! Life sciences researchers need a host of tools to develop and test critical disease-treating drugs and therapies, from basic research to final product release. Primary cells, media, and reagents are all important in supporting preclinical and clinical pharmaceutical workflows for drug discovery and ADMET for better understanding the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of new compounds. In this webinar brought to you by Lonza, Kevin Grady and Manisha Nautiyal, PhD will review how primary human cells and optimized media systems can be the building blocks for developing advanced models for examining drug toxicity. Register now #AD: https://ow.ly/ZKEZ50Rekk9

Mallory Havens, a biologist at Lewis University, received an unwelcome surprise that resulted in a radioactive mess. Read more: https://ow.ly/n0Hj50R8sOW

Scientists no longer need to use multiple analytical instruments to evaluate complex cell-based assays. Advanced flow cytometers can measure multiple parameters, including cell viability, immunophenotype, and cytokine secretion, simultaneously within a single well of a microplate. Discover how researchers reduce their processing time, cost, and sample volume requirements by employing advanced flow cytometry in this article from Sartorius. #AD https://ow.ly/7b5k50QGQEW

Clinical research is rapidly evolving, with patient feedback driving modifications across all stages of the clinical trial life cycle. However, strategies to advance the collection, delivery, and analysis of data must similarly evolve. In this article, learn how Rose Kidd, the president of Global Operations Delivery at ICON plc, and her team provide sponsors with cutting-edge data solutions that enable them to acquire high-quality clinical data. #AD https://ow.ly/Opac50RjjGh