NORBLOG - Articles in Biotechnology

Are you tired of running experiments just to yield poor-quality results?

Packed full of micro-RNA and other short-fragmented RNA sequences that are crucial for cell-to-cell communication, exosomes have recently become a critical factor in pathology and disease progression.

With robot servers, the metaverse, and automation, it is clear that we’ve officially entered the era of advanced technology.

As the 2022-2023 flu season begins, hospitals across North America have reported increased cases and severity compared to past years. 

Over the past few years, the need for rapid, sensitive molecular diagnostics has increased dramatically.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the toilet water after you flush? Or where your shower water goes? This water...

A human mouth contains over 20 billion bacteria that reproduce roughly every five hours. That means if someone doesn’t brush their teeth for 24 hours, they will have over 100 billion bacteria living in their mouth!

Preservation of urine samples is a hot topic, as many experiments involve collection of urine at an ancillary site and transportation or storage before it can be processed in the lab

Plum pox is a devastating viral disease that threatens Niagara’s stone fruit industry. The disease is caused by the plum pox virus (PPV) of the genus Potyvirus. Plants that are susceptible to PPV include peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots.

Don't look now, but you're outnumbered by a factor of more than 10 to 1. You might not know it, but your body is basically an apartment building for a wide variety of microbes.

In recent times, microbiome studies have rapidly increased in popularity, ranging in application from cancer to weight loss...

You are finally ready to start a new experiment with plasma or serum – congratulations! But what kind of data should you be expecting?