The purpose of biobanking is to provide biospecimens and associated data to researchers, yet the perspectives of biobank research users have been under-investigated. A study was conducted to ascertain the …
It’s time to say goodbye to 2021. This year will not only be remembered for lockdown, social distancing, and WFH, but also for resilience, innovation, and cooperation. We at Krishagni …
The human microbiome is so complex, some call it the “second genome.” An ecosystem of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses, the genetic material within these mostly intestinal microbes influences everything from the immune …
A recovery study at the Medical University and Biobank Graz showed the strong formation of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and a stable antibody level for up to eight months. …
This article aims to discuss the basic principles of biobanking. It includes: Definitions and classification systems Standardization processes and documents Sustainability, and Ethical and legal requirements The article also focuses …
The two brain tumor cases diagnosed months apart inspired a group of friends and family to raise money for brain cancer research, through the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation. …
Dogs with a type of mouth cancer called oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) often undergo a disfiguring surgery that sometimes removes up to a quarter of the jawbone. Drs. Santiago …
The McGowan Government has announced grants worth more than $1.5 million to support 16 Western Australian biobanks while a new State biobanking model is being developed. The financial boost was …
Data repositories, like research biobanks, seek to optimize the number of responding participants while simultaneously increasing the amount of data donated per participant. Such efforts aim to increase the repository’s …
Strokes are life-threatening events that cause 10 percent of deaths globally. Dementia is a general term for symptoms related to declining brain function and is a global health concern with a …