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Cannabis use for menopause symptom management

September 29, 2020
As legislation relaxes regarding cannabis, it is being used to manage numerous chronic health conditions and mood symptoms. A new study indicates that a growing number of women are either...

Developing the next-generation genomics toolkit

September 21, 2020
Bob Daber from Genosity and Michael Wong from EPAM unveil the secrets behind the Integrated Genomics Toolkit (IGT), a comprehensive software solution that enables laboratories to leverage next-generation sequencing (NGS)...

Improving the luck of the horseshoe crab

September 21, 2020
Following some recent media controversy, Allen Burgenson, and Glenn Gauvry update our original July 2015 coverage and give us the real story behind the acceptance by the major Pharmacopeia of...

Single-step 3D printing multimaterial microstructures

September 17, 2020
Researchers have developed an automated 3D printing method that can produce multicolour 3D microstructures using different materials. The new method could be used to make a variety of optical components...

Unravelling what makes memories so detailed and enduring

September 14, 2020
In years to come, our personal memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be etched in our minds with precision and clarity, distinct from other memories of 2020. The...

Reimagining the face mask: a design upgrade

September 4, 2020
Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in place without frequent adjustment. Based on...

Diabetes-in-a-dish model uncovers new insights

September 4, 2020
Using cells taken from patients with type 2 diabetes and new techniques to convert them into specialised precursors of muscle cells, researchers have developed a novel 'disease-in-a-dish' model to study...

Ensuring ‘fair and equitable’ distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

September 4, 2020
When effective COVID-19 vaccines are developed, their supply will inevitably be scarce. The World Health Organization (WHO), global leaders, and vaccine producers are already facing the question of how to...

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