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A Dark Horse.

News Items • 216 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔬 Science Genomics Biomedical
  1. Ultima Genomics is launching a machine that can read a human genome for as little as $100.
  2. The Human Genome Project was a significant scientific effort that initially cost ~$3 billion, but now it's only $100.
  3. Advances in technology have greatly reduced the cost of sequencing a human genome.

Major biomedical publisher: Prenatal Exposure to [emergency-authorized drug] Induces [BrainDamage]-Like Behaviors in Male Neonatal Rats

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 98 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Biomedical Research Censorship
  1. Prenatal exposure to certain drugs can cause brain damage-like behaviors in male neonatal rats.
  2. Research findings may face censorship and impact researchers' careers.
  3. Supporting non-censoring platforms is important in the face of antiscientific censorship.

Medicine for space and space for medicine

Space Ambition • 379 implied HN points • 28 Oct 22
🔬 Science Biomedical Health Studies Technology Innovation
  1. Space missions allow for important medical research that can't be done on Earth. This research helps us understand health impacts from weightlessness and cosmic radiation.
  2. Space medicine focuses on preventing and treating health issues astronauts face during missions. It's essential to manage their wellbeing in orbit, especially for long-duration flights.
  3. The future of space medicine includes private companies conducting research in space. This could lead to breakthroughs in treatments for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.

Alternatives to Zookeeping

De Novo • 121 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🔬 Science Biology Biomedical Proteins Antibodies Research
  1. Synthetic biology can provide alternatives to traditional antibodies in biomedical research to improve progress and reproducibility.
  2. Current production and use of antibodies have intrinsic and extrinsic challenges, such as compatibility issues, cost, and reproducibility concerns.
  3. Moving towards new antibody technologies, like recombinant antibodies and phage display, could lead to better solutions in biomedical research, though adoption may require top-down support from funding agencies.

How common is scientific fraud?

More is Different • 4 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🔬 Science Fraud Data Biomedical
  1. Scientific fraud is more common than many realize, with notable cases surfacing across various fields.
  2. Fraud in research can range from fabricating data to using improper methods, and can have serious consequences for science and public health.
  3. Studies show that rates of fraud vary between fields, with a significant portion of researchers admitting to engaging in questionable research practices.
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