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BioTechniques (independent journal site)

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Independent open-access methods journal site covering techniques critical to biotech R&D.

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Transduction-Ready Viral Particles
News•Feb 27, 2026

Transduction-Ready Viral Particles

AMSBIO (Oxford, UK) now provides ready‑to‑use lentiviral particles with titers exceeding 1×10⁷ IFU / mL, eliminating the need for in‑house virus production. The third‑generation self‑inactivating vectors are supplied in research‑grade and GMP‑grade formats, requiring only BSL‑2 containment. High‑titer, purified particles enable efficient transduction of both adherent and suspension mammalian cells for stable gene expression, CRISPR editing, and CAR‑T manufacturing. A recent US study used AMSBIO’s virus to uncover how HuR regulates CCL2, linking it to chronic inflammatory diseases.

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Most Detailed Spatial Atlas yet for Mapping the Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment
News•Feb 26, 2026

Most Detailed Spatial Atlas yet for Mapping the Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment

An international team led by the University of Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Bristol Myers Squibb has produced the most detailed spatial atlas of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) to date. Using spatial transcriptomics and spatial molecular imaging...

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Tooth Whitening without Enamel Damage? Vibration-Activated Powder Protects Pearly Whites for Better Oral Health
News•Feb 25, 2026

Tooth Whitening without Enamel Damage? Vibration-Activated Powder Protects Pearly Whites for Better Oral Health

Researchers at Shanghai Xuhui District Stomatological Hospital and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have engineered a vibration‑activated teeth‑whitening powder (BSCT) that works with electric toothbrushes. The ceramic powder uses piezoelectric catalysis to generate reactive oxygen species for stain removal while...

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Camel Antimicrobials Could Get Us over the Hump of Antibiotic Resistance
News•Feb 24, 2026

Camel Antimicrobials Could Get Us over the Hump of Antibiotic Resistance

Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University have isolated three antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels, with CdPG-3 and CdCATH showing potent activity against methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug‑resistant Escherichia coli. The peptides kill bacteria by disrupting their membranes while exhibiting low toxicity...

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Collaboration at Its Core: Launching Spain’s First Fully Integrated Spatial Omics Platform
News•Feb 23, 2026

Collaboration at Its Core: Launching Spain’s First Fully Integrated Spatial Omics Platform

IRB Barcelona has unveiled Spain’s first fully integrated spatial omics platform, uniting spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, histopathology, advanced microscopy and bioinformatics under one workflow. The facility draws on five core units to deliver an end‑to‑end pipeline from sample preparation through computational...

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Antioxidant Nanoparticles May Protect Male Fertility During Chemotherapy
News•Feb 19, 2026

Antioxidant Nanoparticles May Protect Male Fertility During Chemotherapy

A preclinical study published in Reproductive and Developmental Medicine found that combining melatonin with zinc oxide nanoparticles mitigates cyclophosphamide‑induced reproductive toxicity in male rats. The antioxidant duo restored testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels, lowered oxidative stress markers, and preserved spermatogenic...

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UV Red Flag: Color-Changing ‘Living’ Material Warns of Harmful Radiation
News•Feb 19, 2026

UV Red Flag: Color-Changing ‘Living’ Material Warns of Harmful Radiation

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have created a bio‑hybrid coating that visibly signals UV‑A exposure by turning from green to red. The sensor embeds dry Escherichia coli cells loaded with the photoconvertible protein mEosFP, which undergoes an irreversible...

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How Does Cholera Colonize the Gut? Unmasking Virulence Activation with Cryo-EM
News•Feb 18, 2026

How Does Cholera Colonize the Gut? Unmasking Virulence Activation with Cryo-EM

Cryogenic electron microscopy enabled researchers to solve five structures of Vibrio cholerae transcription activation complexes, revealing how the bacterium initiates virulence in the human gut. The study shows ToxR and TcpP transcription factors bind the RNA polymerase α‑C‑terminal domain via...

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Global Genomics: Representative Research Is Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Precision Medicine
News•Feb 18, 2026

Global Genomics: Representative Research Is Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Precision Medicine

Professor Segun Fatumo highlights the stark under‑representation of African genomes in global research, where over 86% of GWAS participants are of European ancestry despite Africa housing the greatest genetic diversity. He explains how this gap limits the accuracy of polygenic...

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The Biotech Bi-Weekly: A 48-Channel SPR Platform, Robust RNA-Seq Libraries and Microgravitational Discoveries
News•Feb 18, 2026

The Biotech Bi-Weekly: A 48-Channel SPR Platform, Robust RNA-Seq Libraries and Microgravitational Discoveries

Carterra unveiled Vega, the industry’s first 48‑channel high‑throughput SPR platform, delivering roughly 12‑fold higher screening capacity for small‑ and large‑molecule drug candidates. Covaris introduced the truCOVER® Total RNA Library Prep Kit, enabling robust RNA‑seq libraries from as little as 10 ng...

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Free Access to Single-Cell Long-Read mRNA Sequencing Tech with New Grant
News•Feb 17, 2026

Free Access to Single-Cell Long-Read mRNA Sequencing Tech with New Grant

ArgenTag, now a PacBio Compatible Partner, has launched a grant that provides free access to its Single‑Cell RNA Library Kit for Long‑Read Sequencing. The kit uses a gravity‑based microfluidic chip to isolate individual cells, capture full‑length mRNA, and prepare barcoded...

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