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Robyn Araiza on Representation, Mentorship and Making Science Inclusive

For Technology Networks' 2025 Women in Science eBook, we interviewed Robyn Araiza to learn about her career in STEM and how she is championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
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A Human Physiologist’s Journey From Lab to Leadership

In this interview, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Joanna Bowtell, professor of physiology, nutrition and metabolism, to learn more about her decorated career, from pioneering research to leadership roles.
An image of a resurrected "dire wolf" drinking milk from a bottle.
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Inside Colossal’s Dire Wolf De-Extinction Project

Learn about Colossal's dire wolf de-extinction breakthrough and how this technology could reshape conservation.
Professor Christine Metz, within an illustrated notebook, next to the words "Women in Life Sciences Prof. Christine Metz"
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Research, Resilience and Reproductive Health: An Interview With Prof. Christine Metz

In this interview, Prof. Christine Metz discusses her journey into science, her groundbreaking research on endometriosis and the importance of funding and mentorship in advancing women's health and supporting women in STEMM.
High-throughput screening process in a laboratory, featuring a pipette dispensing liquid into a petri dish among automated testing equipment.
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High-Throughput Screening Techniques To Improve Cellular Drug Discovery

Drug discovery efforts have expanded beyond the traditional approaches of small molecules and antibodies to include cells. This article explores the use of microfluidic methods for high-throughput screening of cell-based drug products.
Human cell models floating in a fluid environment, showcasing detailed transparent membranes and vibrant purple nuclei.
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Bridging the Gap: Creating More Physiologically Relevant Human Cell Models

Three-dimensional models allow researchers to better represent complex tissues and cell-cell interactions. This article explores the cell models currently used by researchers to understand disease and aid drug discovery.
Group of female scientists in lab coats discussing women's health research near a whiteboard and microscope.
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Experts Discuss How Organoids Are The Future of Women’s Health Research

Researchers discuss how organoids and organ-on-a-chip technologies are transforming women’s health research. By mimicking female-specific tissues, these models uncover new insights into diseases that affect women, such as breast cancer.
A scientist wearing PPE works inside a cell culture hood, adding pink media to a tissue culture flask.
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Types of Cell Culture Contamination and How To Prevent Them

Contamination is one of the main roadblocks to successful cell culture. This article explores the different types of contamination, how to identify microbial contaminants in cell culture and best practices for removal and prevention.
A DNA double helix with a section (gene) of one strand removed, representing horizontal gene transfer.
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Horizontal Gene Transfer – Meaning, Methods, Detection and Outcomes

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the movement of genetic material from one organism to another. In this article, we will discuss what HGT is, how it is used in research, how to detect it and the threat it poses to humanity.
A transparent eukaryotic cell showing the various membrane-bound organelles such as the nucleus and mitochondria.
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Eukaryotic Cells: Eukaryote Definition, Structure and Characteristics

Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex life, their defining feature being the presence of membrane-bound organelles. This article details the structure of eukaryotic cells and provides examples of eukaryotes.
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