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Metagenomic Next Generation Sequencing (mNGS) promises to revolutionize infectious disease diagnostics. However, the analytical performance of this technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), is coordinating
Supply chain and manufacturing resilience are at the forefront of U.S. economic security, as indicated by relevant House and Senate bills issued in 2020 and
Recent advances in nanofabrication and nanobiotechnology rely on biomacromolecules. In biotechnology, biomacromolecules at nanometer length scales are either
The scope of MRI is expanding with the development of both ultra-high field (14 T) and ultra-low field (0.1 mT) scanners not only for biomedical applications
In this project we measure the fundamental electrical properties of materials from bulk to nanoscale from 1 MHz to 0.3 THz. Understanding the interaction of
We have advanced a spectral analysis method to characterize overlapping spectral data based on two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2DCOS). Using advanced
To accurately interpret the data from fluorescent proteins as reporters of gene activation within living cells, it is important to understand the kinetics of
The use of tissue/organ-on-a-chip systems is limited to endpoint and destructive measurements. Integration of electronic elements in these systems have proven
In the field of tissue engineering, 3D scaffolds and cells are often combined to yield constructs that are used as therapeutics to repair or restore tissue
Protein drugs are the top selling pharmaceuticals worldwide, a hundred billion dollar industry, but also the fastest growing category of health care costs. The
Our goal is to enable the development and manufacturing of biomaterials for oral health moving forward in 21st century by providing critical measurement methods
The new bioprocessing laboratory adds capability to model industrialized processes used for expanding cellular materials. Staff can leverage this state-of-the
Balancing the growth of the bioeconomy with the inherent risks associated with the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) related to nucleic acid
Broadband coherent anti-Stokes scattering (BCARS) microscopy is an imaging modality that probes the chemical content and abundance of samples without the
Cells are being used in drug discovery, therapeutics development, biomedical research, and biotechnological and medical applications. However, the measurement
NIST develops cancer measurements by working with our stakeholders to deliver improved measurement methods, data, test materials, interlaboratory testing
Part of the Genome in a Bottle Consortium hosted by NIST dedicated to authoritative characterization of benchmark cancer genomes. Complements NIST's current DNA
The growing sophistication of electronic medical devices results in two broad benefits for both individuals and society: improved survivability in the face of
Cell counting (or cell enumeration) is one of the most fundamental measurements in biotechnology, from biomanufacturing to medical diagnosis to advanced therapy
Cells derived from different organisms and tissues have been established and are used in bioresearch and for the production of complex biological products. The
The most commonly used cell-based assays for measuring cytotoxicity often show poor reproducibility, require 24 h to complete, and rely on a nonspecific
**Update** As of September 1, 2015, SRM 2366a Cytomegalovirus DNA (TowneΔ147 BAC) for DNA Measurements was made available. The new material is a single