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26/06/2026
Imagine standing over a cold case file, staring at crucial evidence, only for the lab to tell you traditional DNA barcoding is impossible.
To tackle this, researchers turned to forensic proteomics to develop a new method that identified the exact human or animal species in 100% of the trace samples tested.
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26/06/2026
Many of us reach for comfort food when we're stressed, but why?
New research has identified a brain circuit that may be responsible.
Brain Circuit Explains How Comfort Food Helps Relieve Stress Researchers identified a neural circuit connecting the brain's reward and stress systems. In mice, chronic stress increased anxiety and activated stress-responsive neurons, while consuming palatable food reversed these effects.
25/06/2026
Myasthenia gravis is a long-term autoimmune condition where communication between nerves and muscles is disrupted.
By attending this webinar, you will learn about the biology underlying the condition and what research is showing.
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High Body Weight Linked to Adverse Changes in Gut Microbiota
25/06/2026
A common fatty acid in breast milk may help build stronger immunity that lasts into adulthood, according to a study in mice.
Key Breast Milk Compound Shapes Infant Immunity Researchers identified trans-vaccenic acid as a key breast milk nutrient that promotes adaptive immunity during early life and may influence long-term immune health.
25/06/2026
Various studies have shown that vaccination impacts the menstrual cycle. New research has turned this question on its head, asking whether menstrual cycle phases affect vaccine response.
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Cell delivery is a big headache in modern drug discovery.
For this Teach Me in 10 episode, we are joined by Dr. Zehra Nizami to discover why this is such a critical bottleneck in therapeutic development, how new innovations are helping, and where she sees the greatest opportunities for delivery tech in the years ahead.
Need a pick-me-up?
To celebrate Pride, Dr. Melvyn Yap shares some poignant words for researchers in 15 seconds.
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25/06/2026
The genetics of autism are complex, making it difficult to trace how the condition starts.
New research may provide some clarity by mapping the cellular and molecular changes across multiple models.
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24/06/2026
New biotech companies often face challenges that can slow development timelines.
At this webinar, you will learn how early decisions in process progression, analytical strategy, and manufacturing planning can reduce risk and support smoother progression toward clinical milestones.
📅 July 8, 10am ET
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