Swathi Kodaikal, MSc, holds a master’s degree in biotechnology and has worked in places where actual science and research happen. Blending her love for writing with science, Swathi enjoys demystifying complex research findings for readers from all walks of life. On the days she doesn’t write, she learns and performs Kathak, sings, makes plans to travel, and obsesses over cleanliness.
Articles by Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
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Transforming Early Cancer Detection with Liquid Biopsy, Automation, and AI
The liquid biopsy market is expected to increase by approximately 20 percent between 2022 and 2032
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New MS-Based Technique Detects Drugs in Urine Samples
The rapid urine test can detect 40 drugs reliably in just three minutes and can also be applied in clinical toxicology tests
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Pooled Saliva Testing Accurately Detects CMV in Newborns
Saliva-based screening detected congenital cytomegalovirus infection with almost 99 percent sensitivity, per previous research in newborns
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CDC Releases Guide to Address Healthcare Worker Burnout
The hospital-tested, evidence-based resource provides six steps to address and support mental health
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New Biomarker-Based Model Predicts Imminent Risk of Heart Attack
Some 48 proteins, 43 metabolites, age, sex, and systolic blood pressure were associated with the risk of first heart attack
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Empower Your Teams and Build Safer Workspaces
Listen, learn, and network with clinical industry giants at the 2024 Lab Manager Leadership Summit
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New Blood Test Detects Advanced Prostate Cancer Subtypes
Liquid biopsy method uses methylated cell-free DNA to identify, classify, and quantify tumor burden and type
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Researchers 3D Print a Robust PoC Testing Device in Minutes
3D printing makes custom point-of-care testing a reality
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Our Top Stories of 2023
A roundup of this year's advances in cancer research, compliance, automation, lab management, and more!
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My Green Lab Initiative Encourages Pharma Suppliers to Take the Greener Route
The supply chain initiative aims to engage suppliers in reducing Scope 3 emissions of the corporate value chain
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MS Biomarker Test Gets Breakthrough Device Designation
Blood NfL levels can provide insights into neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkison’s, and Huntington’s diseases
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