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Isabel is a Science Writer and Editor at Technology Networks . She holds a BSc in exercise and sport science from the University of Exeter, a MRes in medicine and health and a PhD in medicine from the University of Nottingham. Her doctoral research explored the role of dietary protein and exercise in optimizing muscle health as we age.
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Bringing Mass Spectrometry to the Point-of-Care in Cancer Research
For many cancers, surgical resection is the primary treatment option. However, traditional tissue analysis is slow and error-prone; point-of-care MS tools like the MasSpec Pen could improve cancer detection.
News
“SuperAgers” Show Cognitive Decline Is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging
In a new study, researchers show that these individuals display memory performance comparable to those at least 30 years younger, defying the long-held belief that cognitive decline is an unavoidable part of aging.
News
Diet Changes Drove Human Dental Evolution Over Time
A new Dartmouth-led study reveals that hominins began eating carbohydrate-rich foods long before their teeth evolved to handle them efficiently.
Industry Insight
Driving Sustainability Forward in Analytical Sciences
At the 2025 American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) conference, experts shared how the industry is embracing sustainable practices while driving innovation and productivity.
Industry Insight
How AI Is Transforming Analytical Science Workflows
To explore AI's growing impact, Technology Networks asked experts at the 2025 ASMS conference a single question: How can AI support analytical science workflows, both today and in the years ahead?
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The Impact of Diet on Gut Health and Cancer Development
In this third installment of our miniseries, we explore the contrasting roles of harmful and protective dietary components – such as the Western diet and red meat versus dietary fiber and polyphenols – on gut health and cancer development.
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Decoding the Aging Process With Mass Spectrometry
This article explores how mass spectrometry and emerging analytical techniques are helping researchers decode the aging proteome at multiple scales – from plasma to specific tissues to individual organelles.
News
Device Detects Endometriosis Biomarker in 10 Minutes Using Menstrual Blood
Researchers explore the diagnostic potential of menstrual effluent – biological material routinely shed and often disregarded as medical waste. This overlooked resource may harbor key biomarkers that could help detect endometriosis more efficiently.
Article
Why the Current Research Funding Model Needs an Overhaul
For this article, Technology Networks asked a diverse group of academics and industry leaders: How should research funding change to better support innovation? Here’s how current models help – or hinder – their work.
Industry Insight
Emerging Innovations in Analytical Science Technology
In this article, the Technology Networks team chatted with various experts at ASMS 2025 about what they believe will be important technological advances in mass spectrometry.
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