Labroots Courses

The Power of Attraction: Liquid Biopsy Biomarker Isolation Techniques with Magnetic Bead Technology

Explore liquid biopsy techniques and magnetic bead technology for isolating biomarkers in cancer research. Learn about minimally invasive diagnostics and sample preparation methods.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Viral Hijacking - How hRSV NS1 Wrests Control of Host Immune Regulation

Explore how hRSV NS1 manipulates host immune regulation, focusing on its global health impact and mechanisms of viral control in respiratory infections.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steroid and Bile Acid Metabolism by the Gut Bacterium, Clostridium scindens

Explore gut microbiology and steroid metabolism with Dr. Ridlon, focusing on Clostridium scindens' role in gastrointestinal diseases and potential treatment strategies.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Targeting Gut Dysbiosis in APOE4 Carriers - Strategies for Mitigating Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Explore strategies for mitigating Alzheimer's disease risk in APOE4 carriers by targeting gut dysbiosis. Learn about the link between APOE4, gut health, and Alzheimer's from neuroimaging expert Dr. Ai-Ling Lin.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Point of Care Testing for Microbial Infectious Diseases - The Urgent Need for New Novel Tests

Explore the urgent need for novel point-of-care tests in diagnosing microbial infectious diseases, their impact on global health, and the latest advancements in rapid diagnostic technologies.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macaque Model of Severe Respiratory Disease Caused by H5N1 Viruses

Explore severe respiratory disease in macaques caused by aerosolized H5N1 avian influenza virus, its pandemic potential, and implications for human health.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Off Target Effects of the Atypical Antipsychotic Clozapine Associated with Increased Infection Risk

Explore the link between clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic, and increased infection risk, focusing on its off-target effects and implications for treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Functional Amyloid Confer Defense Against Predatory Bacteria

Explore how functional amyloid proteins defend against predatory bacteria, focusing on B. bacteriovorus and its infectious life cycle in Gram-negative bacteria.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Commensal Microbes Fortify Skin Barrier

Explore how commensal microbes strengthen the skin's epidermal barrier, aiding in defense against dehydration and harmful substances through research on germ-free mice.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Fungus Among Us: Detecting Candida auris Colonization and Yeast Bloodstream Infections

Explore detection methods for Candida auris colonization and yeast bloodstream infections. Learn about this emerging public health threat and its impact on healthcare facilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Novel Engineered Polymerases for the Detection of Infectious Diseases

Explore engineered polymerases revolutionizing infectious disease diagnostics. Learn fundamentals, critical roles, and transformative applications in this comprehensive discussion led by Dr. Maja Studencka-Turski.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Respiratory Season Update - Preparing for the 2024-25 Landscape

Explore the latest on flu, COVID-19, and RSV, including new variants, vaccines, and treatments. Learn valuable lessons for preparing and managing the upcoming respiratory season.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mastering Multiplexing: Innovative Tools for Multiplexing in Your qPCR Workflow

Explore innovative tools for multiplexing in qPCR workflows. Learn to increase sample throughput, reduce costs, and minimize variations between reactions for more efficient research and diagnostics.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microbial Life in the Uranium-Contaminated Subsurface of the Oak Ridge Integrated Field Research Challenge Site

Explore microbial communities in uranium-contaminated subsurface at Oak Ridge, examining long-term effects of mixed-waste contamination and potential remediation strategies through cultivation-based and molecular analyses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bacterial Vaginosis: New Insights From the Vaginal Microbiome

Explore new insights into bacterial vaginosis from vaginal microbiome research, focusing on pathogenesis, susceptibility, and potential future management strategies for this common condition.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video