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World Cancer Day

We at Freezerworks wish to honor our clients working to fight cancer in the research labs and biorepositories worldwide.

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Most Americans Support Tissue Donation

A new survey reveals that 68% of patients are willing to donate tissue and fluid samples to biorepositories. The way researchers frame the request for a donation, however, absolutely matters. The aforementioned patients are eager to donate when they are asked -- simply and without any details -- whether they would like to. Additional information about how exactly the tissue will be used can color patients' decision, and sometimes even change their minds altogether.

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Understanding the Importance of Proper Sample Management

Proper sample management is crucial in biomedical research, with the U.S. housing over 300 million tissue samples in biobanks and growing by 20 million annually. Despite this abundance, nearly half of cancer researchers struggle to find quality samples, highlighting the need for advanced biobanking software. Implementing state-of-the-art sample tracking systems is essential for labs to efficiently manage their vast collections and provide researchers with accurate, timely access to critical biological data.

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How Does Biobanking Work?

Biobanking is the practice of collecting biological and medical data for research purpose; in fact, more than 50% of biobanks identify their reason for existence as research on a specific disease.

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A Guide to the Types of Biobank Research

While many people have likely heard the term “biobanking,” they likely have little to no idea what it actually means. Biobanks often come up in discussions of new studies or research findings, but there isn’t much information on what they are.

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Mayo Clinic Plans New Study to Investigate Genetic Cause of Drug Reactions and Resistance

Due to the promise and success of biobanking and translational medicine, millions of people with a variety of conditions will someday be able to access better treatments that will improve their prognoses and quality of life. However, a smaller but prevalent number may be unable to experience these benefits due to reactions or resistance to certain drugs. Because of this, the Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Baylor College of Medicine to study 10,000 of the donors in their freezer inventory to check for these potential problems.

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University of Alabama Researchers May Have Identified New Way to Improve Breast Cancer Treatments

As of January 1, 2014, there were nearly 14.5 million living children and adults with a history of cancer around the world, demonstrating the importance of finding effective treatments for this devastating condition. To discover potential therapies, oncologists and researchers often turn to translational medicine, which “translates” new findings into effective medical decisions and approaches.

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