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Cell Culture Contamination in Research and Development
Cell culture underpins many aspects of research and development. In this article, we hear from three experts working in or alongside academic, industry and clinical settings to help ensure the integrity and safety of cells and cell-derived products.

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Developments in Extracellular Vesicle Research Present a Promising Future
This article explores how recent advances in nanoscale technology are helping researchers to obtain more data with less hands-on time, vastly increasing what they can study and discover about diseases.

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Could Authors Be Saying “Goodbye” to the Accept/Reject Decision?
Trying to publish scientific research can be slow, demoralizing and put up barriers to progress. But what if there was another way, one that let authors take more control while making readers more informed about how their peers evaluate the study?

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Microglial Cells: Microglia Function, Origin and Related Conditions
In this article, we consider what microglial cells are, how they are generated, their function in the body and medical conditions related to them.

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LEAF Promotes Greener Laboratory Practices
In this article, we explore the importance of LEAF and how the choice of equipment – together with better habits – can significantly contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for laboratories.

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Facing the Challenges of Early Career Scientific Research
In this interview, Dr. Banks, a research fellow at the John Innes Centre and recipient of a prestigious fellowship for early career scientists, shares insights on her research, challenges facing early career researchers and what could be done to help.

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The One Sample T Test
In this article, we will explore some of the theory behind the one sample t test, assumptions of the test, interpretation and a worked example.

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A Reflection on Global Fatty Liver Day 2024: How Organ-on-a-Chip Addresses R&D Challenges
To commemorate Global Fatty Liver Day, this article explores how organ-on-a-chip models are transforming liver disease research.

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The Friedman Test
The Friedman test can be used to compare repeated measures or samples, such as following a person's biological functions over time. In this article, we consider its assumptions, when to use it and go through a worked example.

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Challenges and Solutions in Cell Therapy Development
In this article, we explore how researchers are tackling some of the challenges preventing cell therapies from being more widely used. We also outline advances in manufacturing and regulatory approval processes that will help expand patient access to life-changing treatments.
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