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Exploring the Diversity of RNA
Exploring the Diversity of RNA
Alison Waller, PhD
29 Feb 2024
Philosophical, theological and scientific thoughts about the beginning of life have captivated societies for millenia. It is generally agreed upon that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, and had…
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Saliva Microbiome Analysis as a Diagnostic Tool
Saliva Microbiome Analysis as a Diagnostic Tool
Alison Waller, PhD
12 Feb 2024
Humans have been concerned with oral disease for millennia. Recent research on ancient teeth from a hunter-gatherer society reveals tooth decay from over 13,000 years ago, much before our…
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The Importance Of Water Quality In Biological Research
Nuclease Free Water - Its Importance in Biological Research
Alison Waller, PhD
23 Jan 2024
Although water that flows into most laboratories is safe for human consumption, it needs to be further purified for sensitive laboratory use. Water provided from most municipal water…
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The Triple Threat of COVID, Influenza and RSV
The Triple Threat of COVID, Influenza and RSV
Alison Waller, PhD
16 Jan 2024
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter ushers in the cold and flu season. People with runny noses and sore throats are often debating if they have the flu, "just a cold", or now COVID-19…
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collecting soil sample
Soil Microbes as Key Partners in Fighting Climate Change
Alison Waller, PhD
11 Dec 2023
The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP28 UAE, is currently taking place in Dubai. Over 70,000 world leaders, politicians, activists, students and Oil-Company CEOs from…
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Doctor Consultation
Liquid Biopsies as a Tool to Combat Prostate Cancer
Alison Waller, PhD
28 Nov 2023
This is the second blog in the Movember series. Movember is the leading charity changing the face of Men's Health. Their story started 20 years ago with a few friends, some moustache's…
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The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
Alison Waller, PhD
20 Nov 2023
Movember started 20 years ago in a pub in Australia when two mates (aka friends), Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, decided they wanted to bring back the "stash" and do good at the same…
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Exploring the Power of RNA-based Technologies
Exploring the Power of RNA-based Technologies
Rahaf Alhadadin
03 Aug 2023
In the world of molecular biology, RNA-based technologies have emerged as a powerful toolbox that enables scientists to decipher the intricacies of life at the molecular level. From gene expression…
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Cholera: A Global Threat to Public Health
Cholera: A Global Threat to Public Health
Rahaf Alhadadin
31 Jul 2023
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the toxigenic bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with significant global morbidity and mortality. Transmission occurs through ingestion of food or…
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