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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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