RNA and DNA extraction kits take formalin-fixed tissue samples by storm, enabling superior quality and yields. Researchers using standard extraction protocols that heat samples to eliminate ...

A key obstacle in isolating cfDNA is the intricate, labor-intensive manual process required by existing protocols to extract it for downstream processing. This article introduces a unique automated ...

Viral diseases pose a significant global health challenge, placing substantial strain on healthcare systems. Accurate identification of viral infections is crucial for monitoring outbreaks, managing ...

Francesca Storici consults at Tessera Therapeutics. She has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. In 1957, just four years after Francis Crick and other scientists solved the riddle of ...