The holy GRAIL blood test: a promise of early cancer diagnosis
6th October 2021 - Last modified 3rd November 2023
With cancer as the second leading cause of death worldwide, GRAIL’s cancer detection test offers new hope to many. By using…
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Methylation Clocks Determine Biological Age
22nd September 2021 - Last modified 5th July 2024
Shifting Sands The idea of lifespan prediction is as old as life itself, with humans attempting to foretell their own deaths,…
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Don’t shoot the messenger: the trend toward mRNA vaccines
23rd July 2021 - Last modified 16th September 2024
It was not long ago that uttering the term ‘mRNA’ would be met with blank stares among non-science-y folk. But, with…
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A revolution in DNA synthesis is just round the corner
7th October 2020 - Last modified 3rd November 2023
An interesting piece in Nature Biotechnology news discussing the landscape of DNA synthesis, and specifically the increasing shift towards enzymatic vs…
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Supply to save lives
28th April 2020 - Last modified 15th November 2023
Governments and charities across the world are urging businesses in the science sector to sell/donate any personal protective equipment (PPE) and…
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With 72 active trials, it’s only a matter of time
23rd April 2020 - Last modified 15th November 2023
As of April 19, 2020, the number of active trials to test potential therapeutic agents against COVID-19 is at 72, with…
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New stress hormone study asks, is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?
21st April 2020 - Last modified 15th November 2023
Volunteers required ASAP! One of the Alto team has been approached by a good friend for support in an important study,…
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Researchers and staff at home? It’s an opportunity…
17th April 2020 - Last modified 15th November 2023
#3 in our blog series: Marketing Communications During the COVID Crisis. With the current COVID-19 crisis, it is likely that many…
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