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Finding the Best Genes to Measure Plant Growth

October 29, 2025

Researchers wanted to find the best genes to use as a reference when measuring gene expression in blackgram plants. They looked at 14 different genes and tested them under various conditions. First, they tested these genes during 17 different stages of plant growth. They used several methods to see

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How Fish Numbers Affect DNA in Water

October 12, 2025

Scientists wanted to see how many fish in a tank affect the DNA floating in the water. They used special tests to measure DNA levels. The idea was to find out if more fish mean more DNA, and how long this DNA lasts. First, they filled tanks with different amounts of fish. Then, they took water samp

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Blood Tests Get a High-Tech Upgrade for Doping Detection

July 10, 2025

In the world of sports and medicine, the fight against doping just got a powerful new ally. Imagine a test that can spot tiny traces of forbidden genes or cells in just a few drops of blood. This isn't science fiction; it's a real breakthrough called HiMDA. HiMDA stands for High-throughput Multiple

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Spotting Talaromycosis: New Tools for a Tough Fungus

June 26, 2025

Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They

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Unlocking the Secrets of Gene Doping: A New Detection Method

June 21, 2025

The world of sports is always looking for ways to keep things fair. One of the newest challenges is gene doping. This is where someone tweaks their genes to get an unfair edge in competitions. It's like cheating, but at a much deeper level. To catch this kind of cheating, scientists have come up wit

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Malaria's Hidden Battleground: Uncovering Low-Density Infections on Bioko Island

May 8, 2025

Malaria is a tricky foe. To beat it, health workers need to spot the parasite accurately. They often use rapid tests, which are handy and quick. These tests look for a specific marker in the parasite. However, some parasites lack this marker, leading to false negatives. Plus, these tests miss low-de

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Wolbachia: A New Way to Count Rare Bacteria

April 21, 2025

Wolbachia bacteria are incredibly common. They live inside the cells of more than half of all insect species. These tiny invaders can stop pathogens from multiplying and spread quickly among insect populations. This makes them a key player in efforts to control diseases spread by mosquitoes. The mor

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Platelets: The Secret Weapon in Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

April 14, 2025

Ovarian cancer is a serious threat to women's health. It is often deadly because it is hard to catch early. Next-generation sequencing has been looked at for screening, but it is too expensive for widespread use. So, researchers have come up with a new way to detect ovarian cancer early. They focuse

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A New Way to Spot Menstrual Blood and Vaginal Fluid in Crime Scenes

April 3, 2025

In crime scenes, menstrual blood and vaginal fluid often show up alongside semen. This makes it tough for investigators to pinpoint exactly what's what. But now, there's a new tool in town: a 4-plex MSRE-PCR system. This system uses four markers to detect these fluids. It's like a detective that can

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Wheat Disease Detectives: A New Tool for Farmers

March 17, 2025

Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast