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Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be an unavoidable cost of discovery. New approaches are turning what was once seen as inevitable into a space for innovation.At the Rethinking Waste session of the My Green Lab Summit 2025, experts from academia, biotech, and healthcare argued that the future of laboratory sustainability lies not just in new technologies but in new ways of thinking. By reframing waste as a resource challenge—one that can be addressed through smarter procurement,…
If you live with certain health conditions, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, you might be at a greater risk of developing a type of arthritis called gout, which inflames the joint around your big toe. In this case, your doctor might recommend limiting the amount of foods you eat containing purines — a compound found naturally in the body and in things like red meat.When purines break down, it leads to the production of uric acid. While some levels of uric acid in the blood are normal (typically between 6 and 7 milligrams per deciliter), too-high levels…
Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images Genetic sequencing and diagnostics company GeneDx announced this week that it would be partnering with the newly launched Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases to carry out a five-year pilot program of newborn sequencing in Florida. The Sunshine Genetics Act was enacted in Florida this summer to improve rare disease diagnostics in the state. It includes state funding for a five-year pilot program where parents of newborns can opt in to have their child’s DNA sequenced for free, as well as launching the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at Florida State University. The…
Enjoy one of these flavorful bites to help keep you satisfied until your next meal. Foods like dairy, legumes and whole grains pack these snacks with at least 7 grams of protein per serving, which can help support muscle recovery, satiety and digestive health. Plus, these bites are also rich in fiber and in prebiotics and probiotics that can help you maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Recipes like our Trail Mix Energy Bites are perfect with a cup of coffee before lunch. Or, try our Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas for something cold, crunchy…
Aid is slowly entering Gaza after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but delivery “remains constrained,” humanitarian agencies have said.The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the US, came into force on 10 October. It stipulated an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, including the rehabilitation of infrastructure and hospitals.1It also included a deal that has seen Hamas release all 20 living hostages taken during the 7 October 2023 attack, in exchange for Israel releasing 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.2On 13 October, the non-profit organisation Healthcare Workers Watch said that 55 healthcare workers from Gaza had been listed as being released from…
Writing in the journal Food and Nutrition Sciences, researchers from RDC Clinical and the University of Queensland in Australia reported that supplementation with the Prosomial-branded extract manufactured by Network Nutrition resulted in statistically significant improvements in sleep latency, duration, quality and feeling refreshed upon waking.“Prosomnial delivered statistically significant improvements over baseline in four key areas covered by the clinically validated sleep diary model, all of which are vitally important to achieving desirable sleep,” said Ryan Gorman, brand director at Network Nutrition, which funced the study. “It was decided to administer the supplement in a sugar-free, vegan-friendly gummy format, in line…
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CRISPR gene editing has made its way into every corner of modern biology, but not into every corner of the cell. Although researchers have used these systems to develop treatments for sickle-cell anaemia and blood cancers, to unlock the secrets of multicellularity and to discover the role of thousands of overlooked proteins, there’s one place CRISPR can’t easily reach: mitochondria.Cancer cells get power boost by stealing mitochondria from nervesThe rings of DNA inside mitochondria are inaccessible to these techniques, which means that precise edits to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) remain frustratingly out of reach. “Mitochondria missed the CRISPR–Cas9 revolution that exploded…
A review exploring the connection between gut and mental health found the “strongest proof” yet that the microbiome directly affects brain chemistry, stress responses, and behaviors in animal models. It underlines that the gut can potentially improve global mental health with practical diet, stress, and environmental changes to shape gut bacteria. The publication in Nature Mental Health found disrupted gut patterns in conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Researchers from the University of South Australia also found that early trials of probiotics, diet changes, and fecal microbiota transplants improve mood and anxiety. Another gut-brain connection was exemplified when psychiatric medications were seen to…
KPMG recently released its 2025 U.S. CEO Outlook. A critical section of the survey, which took place in September, explored the views of over 100 life sciences CEOs to assess their perspectives on critical topics such as AI investment, workforce strategy, and regulatory and supply chain challenges. According to Kristin Pothier, KPMG U.S. life science leader, the key findings of the life sciences CEOs were as follows: AI investment: Despite economic uncertainty, CEOs are making AI a top investment priority, signaling a sharp increase from last year. Workforce readiness: CEOs surveyed understand that preparing their workforce through AI training and…