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A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing — and for many young women and men, it often arrives during their prime reproductive years. While treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can save lives, they may also affect fertility, putting future parenthood at risk. Orchid Fertility is raising awareness about the importance of fertility preservation (cryopreservation) — a procedure that allows individuals to freeze eggs, sperm, or embryos before cancer treatment begins, keeping the door open to having biological children in the future. As Dr. Partha Sarathi Das MS, MSc explains, “The decisions made before treatment can make all the difference years later when patients are ready to start a family.” ✨ Read the inspiring story of a cancer survivor who preserved her fertility before treatment and found new hope for the future: https://lnkd.in/dCN7hFNM #Fertility #FertilityPreservation #Cancer #OncoFertility #Cryopreservation #CancerAwareness #FertilityHope #ReproductiveHealth Orchid IVF and Fertility Services | Arva Dhanaliwala

🧬 China Launches World’s First Comprehensive Macaque Biobank! A groundbreaking step in biomedical research — scientists from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS have launched the Macaque Biobank, a genetic resource containing whole-genome data from 919 Chinese rhesus macaques along with 52 phenotypic traits. Published in Nature Communications, this initiative marks a milestone in enhancing research reproducibility, improving drug testing accuracy, and addressing China’s growing macaque shortage amid booming pharmaceutical demand. By mapping each macaque’s genetic background, researchers can now select ideal subjects for targeted gene studies, reducing experimental uncertainty. The discovery of key genetic variations — including a mutation in the DISC1 gene linked to psychiatric disorders — further underscores the biobank’s potential to revolutionize disease modeling and neuroscience research. 🔗 Read more about this significant advance in genetic resource banking here: https://lnkd.in/db-z9QKw #Biobank #MacaqueBiobank #GeneticResearch #Biomedical #Biobanking #Genomics #DrugDiscovery #Neuroscience #Research #Monkey #Animal #China

🔬 Sampled & AutoGen Partner to Advance Multiomic Workflows A new collaboration between Sampled and AutoGen, Inc. integrates advanced nucleic acid extraction with multiomic analysis—enhancing sample traceability, data quality, and research reproducibility. While not directly referencing standards, the partnership reflects quality principles highlighted in ISBER Best Practices and ISO 20387:2018. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4Jmi_DV #Biobanking #Multiomics #SampleManagement #NucleicAcidExtraction #Biorepository #LifeSciences #Automation

🔬 Azenta Life Sciences Expands Its Cap Carrier Portfolio! Are you looking to make your laboratory workflows faster, more reliable, and less prone to contamination, all while maintaining the highest standards of sample integrity and efficiency? Azenta Life Sciences has introduced new 24- and 48-format cap carriers, expanding its portfolio beyond the existing 96-format solution to offer researchers greater scalability and flexibility in sample tube processing. These durable, reusable carriers enable automated capping and de-capping, helping labs streamline operations, reduce manual handling, and improve consistency across every stage of sample preparation. 👉 Read more about Azenta Life Sciences expanded cap carrier range here: https://lnkd.in/d6wfBjbP #LabAutomation #SampleManagement #Innovation #Biosamples #TubeCapping #Automation #Azenta

🧬 Monkey Primary Epithelial Cells Redefine Preclinical Research 🔬 Creative Biolabs has expanded its non-human primate (NHP) primary cell portfolio with cynomolgus monkey–derived epithelial cells from the alveolar, bronchial, and bladder systems — offering models that better mimic human biology. These ethically sourced cells bridge the gap between animal studies and human outcomes, helping researchers achieve greater accuracy in drug discovery and toxicology studies. 👉 Learn more about Creative Biolabs innovative NHP primary epithelial cells here: https://lnkd.in/dSUzTFZn #CreativeBiolabs #Biobank #Biobanking #Preclinical #Monkey #NHP #Biomedical

🌍 The Conservation Tech Revolution: Engineering Hope for Endangered Species As biodiversity loss accelerates across the globe, Colossal Biosciences is redefining the future of conservation with cutting-edge genetic rescue, non-invasive biobanking, and open-source innovation. Through revolutionary technologies like their EPC (Endothelial Progenitor Cell) blood cloning platform, Colossal enables species preservation without invasive methods — offering a lifeline for wildlife on the brink of extinction. From genetic diversity restoration in red wolves to open-source conservation tools shared worldwide, the company is proving that biotechnology can be a powerful ally in the fight to preserve life on Earth. 👉 Read the full story and explore how science is transforming conservation efforts: https://lnkd.in/ds-_msm8 #Conservation #Biobank #Biodiversity #Genetics #Biobanking #Wildlife

A fascinating new study leveraging data from the China Kadoorie Biobank and UK Biobank reveals how ancient coronavirus epidemics have left genetic footprints in human populations. Researchers, including Morris, Lin, and Millwood, found that natural selection driven by past viral outbreaks has influenced genes linked to immune response—offering insights into how our ancestors adapted to survive infectious threats. This evolutionary perspective may help inform modern public health strategies and future pandemic preparedness. By studying how history shaped our genome, scientists are uncovering the enduring connection between viruses, evolution, and human resilience. 👉 Read more about how our genetic past could guide tomorrow’s health innovations: https://lnkd.in/dZdmcfMj #Biobank #Biobanking #Genomics #PublicHealth #Coronavirus #Genetics #HumanGenetics #Pandemic

Modern cancer breakthroughs thrive on collaboration and open data. The Open Pediatric Cancer (OpenPedCan) Project, published in GigaScience Press, is a landmark effort led by Children's National Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — creating one of the largest harmonized, open-source pediatric cancer datasets ever assembled. By uniting data from over 6,000 tumors across 100 cancer types, OpenPedCan empowers global researchers to accelerate discoveries and redefine how we understand, diagnose, and treat childhood cancers. The platform integrates genomic, proteomic, and clinical data from nearly 48,000 biospecimens, breaking down institutional barriers and fostering unprecedented scientific collaboration. 🔬 This is more than a dataset — it’s a shared foundation for discovery and hope for children worldwide. 👉 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d9EYJC6u #PediatricCancer #Biobank #Biobanking #OpenData #CancerGenomics #DataSharing #ChildhoodCancer #OpenPedCan #DataBank Jo Lynne Rokita, Ph.D.

💡 Imagine Biobanking Without Freezers! Could biological samples be preserved at room temperature — safely, efficiently, and sustainably? In this new article by 300K Solutions, they explore how lyophilization (freeze-drying) is redefining sample stabilization. By removing water under controlled conditions, samples can retain DNA, RNA, and protein integrity without relying on ultra-low-temperature storage. From cost reduction and energy savings to enhanced sample security and sustainability, room-temperature biobanking is fast becoming a reality. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ebx9HRBn #Biobanking #Lyophilization #SampleStability #Sustainability #RoomTemperatureStorage #300KSolutions #Cryopreservation Pablo Peñalosa Jiménez

🌿 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌍 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is taking conservation to the next level — unveiling milestone progress toward building a global network of biobanks dedicated to preserving Earth’s biodiversity. Announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, this initiative aims to biobank every endangered species by 2075, starting with pilot sites in Kenya, Vietnam, Hawai‘i, and Peru. Through knowledge sharing, training, and infrastructure development, the Alliance is empowering global partners to safeguard genetic diversity before it’s too late. From the pioneering 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐨®, which has preserved living wildlife materials for 50 years, to new international collaborations, this effort marks a defining moment for wildlife conservation. Together, we can drive a global movement to protect species — one biobank at a time. 🔗 Read more about this inspiring milestone here: https://lnkd.in/dSNzDDQD #Biobank #Biobanking #Cryopreservation #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Conservation #WildlifePreservation #FrozenZoo #SanDiegoZoo #GlobalPartnerships Nadine Lamberski