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With the huge and growing amount of sequence information out there, researchers are finding new ways to mine it all the time. In this paper, the group used the marine microbiome for bioprospecting: identifying marine microorganisms with traits that might be useful. They found antimicrobial peptides, enzymes to break down plastic, and a new CRISPR-Cas9 system! https://lnkd.in/gawyYNYS

We don't have access to the journal, but even the abstract is just mind-blowing: some bacteria can respond to a phage infection by reverse-transcribing some non-coding RNA into an ORF that codes for a toxic protein. Crazy stuff! Makes you wonder what else will be found in non-coding DNA and RNA... https://lnkd.in/gKW_G-hD

New rare and ultra-rare genetic variants have been associated with human diseases across ancestry groups-- something that would not have been possible without the rapid, cost-effective sequencing and increased computing power of the modern genomics workflow. We love following the DNA sequencing space for exactly this reason! https://lnkd.in/gRN4GmpJ

A new live attenuated vaccine for COVID is being developed. This one is administered nasally, which would be a great thing for needle-phobic patients as well as induce immunity in the nasal mucosa (which just makes sense). https://lnkd.in/eKNq-F_Y

When the first COVID vaccines were being developed, it was the first time many people had heard of mRNA vaccines. But they'd been in development for some time for other diseases. There's a new clinical trial in the UK for non-small-cell lung cancer! https://lnkd.in/eP_pb4jH

One of the things my team and I are fortunate to witness capturing stories at the edge of technology is just how many talented scientists and engineers are working to create better, more sustainable solutions to the challenges we face today. Mitra Chem is a perfect example of this, as their incredible team works to develop a more sustainable iron-based, North American battery materials supply chain for the EV industry. Thank you Heather Medina and the Mitra Chem team, and Naomi Goumillout, Jenny Nelson, and Christine Rivera of Agilent for the opportunity to help tell Mitra Chem's story. Absolutely amazing work!

It's inspiring to see firsthand how Vasudev Lal and his team at Intel Labs dedicate their time and talent to fighting race and gender biases in generative AI. Thanks Sarah Bokich, MBA for the opportunity to tell this incredible story.

We are honored to have the opportunity to create this 3D animation for Bruker Cellular Analysis to show how their incredible cell selection technology works using light to isolate and select cells for live single cell multiomics. Thank you Eric Hobbs for the enthusiasm, passion, and all around great spirit you bring to every collaboration with the D C A team. Big shout out to DCA lead designer/animator on this project Benjamin McDaniel, science story lead Alia Merla, and producers Theresa 'TK' Ghiloni and Vince Navarro. It's such a privilege to tell the stories of such mind-blowing technologies and work directly with the people who make them.

Head and neck cancers are devastating, so it's not surprising that we're seeing a lot of research work in that area. This group has found an association with CD44 as a biomarker for potential recurrence, and a way to measure it with a simple oral rinse! https://lnkd.in/gu7ruQpG

We love new molecular biology methods, especially when they can be used to improve human health. This team developed a Y-switch-based assay for pathogen detection-- check out figure 2 for details! https://lnkd.in/gV32jekV