The development of reporter gene assays has greatly facilitated gene expression and cell signaling studies. By using transcription factor-binding response elements coupled to a reporter gene, ...

Body fluids often have a pivotal role in forensic investigations as they can provide valuable information on source and activity level to the forensic investigators. Body fluids are not only important ...

Microplastics and much smaller nanoplastics enter the human body in various ways, for example through food or the air we breathe. A large proportion is excreted, but a certain amount remains in organs ...

In a recent review published in the journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers provided a comprehensive overview of the current techniques used for severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

A recent study has shown that the shape of cell-derived nanoparticles, known as 'extracellular vesicles' (EVs), in body fluids could be a biomarker for identifying types of cancer. In the study, ...

Real-time clinical validation of a blood cell-free, mRNA-based GeneVerify test for screening and early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Circulating tumor DNA and late recurrence in high-risk, hormone ...

The EU is about to ban the sale of body fluids, including breast milk, sperm, blood, and other “substances of human origin” (SoHO). Some argue this will decrease supply. Others claim the regulation ...

It’s a well-known fact that the human body is more than 60% fluid. In addition to water, your bodily fluids contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that keep the body functioning well. Sodium ...

It’s a piece of doctorly advice you have probably heard dozens of times: “Drink plenty of fluids.” But have you ever wondered what it actually means? How much is “plenty,” what kinds of “fluids” are ...