Nearly all genetic variants that influence disease risk have human-specific origins; however,
the systems they influence have ancient roots that often trace back to evolutionary events …

Cell lines are in vitro model systems that are widely used in different fields of medical
research, especially basic cancer research and drug discovery. Their usefulness is primarily …

The term “biobanking” is often misapplied to any collection of human biological materials
(biospecimens) regardless of requirements related to ethical and legal issues or the …

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) banking is an important laboratory service that preserves the
option of future genetic testing. DNA bank consent forms are a critical tool to facilitate …

Cryopreservation of tissues and organs can bring transformative changes to medicine and
medical science. In the past decades, limited progress has been achieved, although …

Advancements in data acquisition and computational methods are generating a large
amount of heterogeneous biomedical data from diagnostic domains such as clinical …

Interindividual variability in genes encoding drug-metabolizing enzymes, transporters,
receptors, and human leukocyte antigens has a major impact on a patient's response to …

Background. Biobanks are vital research infrastructures aiming to collect, process, store, and
distribute biological specimens along with associated data in an organized and governed …

Background SARS-CoV-2 has swept across the globe, causing millions of deaths
worldwide. Though most survive, many experience symptoms of COVID-19 for months after …

The field of anesthesia has always been at the forefront of innovation and technology, and
the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the next frontier in anesthesia care …