Beatrice Bowlby

2 weeks ago | biotechniques.com | Beatrice Bowlby

From AI and bioimage analysis to implementing genomic technologies in space research, the 2025 ABRF Annual Meeting (23-26 March 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA) was packed with fascinating presentations, workshops and discussions. We spoke to four session speakers to learn about their favorite pieces of tech from the event, gain an insight into the discussions that arose in their sessions, and summarize their key takeaways from the Las Vegas meeting, What happens in Cores doesn’t stay in Cores.

2 weeks ago | biotechniques.com | Beatrice Bowlby

In this edition of the biotech bi-weekly, read about the launch of a next-generation PCR kit, the development of a comprehensive functional genomics platform and the unveiling of a cryo-transmission electron microscope with enhanced automation capabilities. Plus, don’t miss the recent partnerships, publications and personnel appointments driving innovation in biotech.

2 weeks ago | biotechniques.com | Beatrice Bowlby

A key protein network that keeps cells safe from dangerous genes has been uncovered. A research team from La Jolla Institute for Immunology (CA, USA), The University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) and biomodal (Cambridge, UK) have uncovered how a critical protein network keeps cells safe from dangerous genes that have been noted in cancer, autoimmune disease and aging. This could help with future drug development and finding new avenues to treat diseases.

3 weeks ago | biotechniques.com | Beatrice Bowlby

The cellular changes induced by cold water plunges have been revealed. We’ve all heard about the potential health benefits of cold-water plunges, but what’s actually happening on a cellular level? Researchers in the Human and Environmental Physiology Research lab at the University of Ottawa (Canada) have investigated the effects of cold water acclimation on autophagic responses in young males.

3 weeks ago | biotechniques.com | Beatrice Bowlby

April Fools’ Day brings with it harmless pranks and little lies, for which the truth is usually swiftly revealed. However, the growing presence of misinformation – increasingly coming from individuals in positions of power – has meant that we’re faced with alarming headlines and baseless claims on a near daily basis, leaving it up to the reader to determine what’s fact and what’s fiction.