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. This is also true for the life sciences industry. Liquid biopsy has…
By now, everyone has heard of the virus that has changed the world since late 2019. First reported in Wuhan in December of 2019, SARS-CoV-2 spread across the face of the earth, leaving chaos in its…
Over the past few years, the need for rapid, sensitive molecular diagnostics has increased dramatically. The accuracy and reliability of molecular diagnostics are invaluable in the clinical…
Have you ever wondered what happens to the toilet water after you flush? Or where your shower water goes? This water, along with the water from your washing machine and sink, is called ‘wastewater…
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…
Congratulations! You have collected your urine sample. What do you do now? Do you…
Leave it at room temperature and risk degradation of precious DNA and RNA
Freeze it at -80°C and lose…
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…
One of the most lethal cancers globally is colorectal cancer (CRC). Worldwide, it is ranked as the third most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women.
CRC is defined as a…