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Before I even started my PhD I was already thinking about carrying out PostDoc in a foreign country and had my sights set on going to the US. I had previously carried out a degree in Genetic ...
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Scicomm (Science Communication) tips for beginners! (Post)Science communication (Scicomm) is currently on the up. As rebellion against the increasing distrust of science stemmed from bigoted and ignorant leaders, scientists are turning to ...
Galectin Therapeutics(Post)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, irreversible and ultimately fatal disease characterized by pro ...
Filarial Infections - Tropical Diseases | Assay Genie(Post)By Juan Quintana, PhD student, University of Edinbrugh What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? The World Health Orga ...
Tips for Writing a Thesis Statement(Post)Writing a Thesis Statement Writing a thesis statement can be a frustrating task, whether you're working on your undergraduate, master's, or PhD degree. Unfortunatel ...
23 PhD Interview tips(Post)PhD Interview Presentation Dos and Don’ts It is becoming increasingly common for master's and undergraduate students to present data they produced during their rese ...
PhD Interview tips(Post)It’s not uncommon now for Masters or Undergraduate students to present some data or data that they produced during their research for a PhD interview process. Sometimes this can be in front of ...
PhD Summit - Two Days of Inspiring Talks(Post)PhD Summit - A Virtual Conference ELISA Genie is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking virtual conference - PhD Sum ...
From Stem Cells To Neurons: A Cnidarian Approach(Post)By Eleni Chrysostomou, PhD Candidate, NUIG Why do we need to know how the Nervous System develops and regenerates? The structure and function of ...
Oct-4 Stem Cells(Post)Oct-4 stem cells, also known as Octamer-binding transcription factor 4 stem cells, are a fascinating area of study in the field of stem cell research. These stem cells hold great promise due to t ...
10 reasons why you should do a science outreach event(Post)I'll start this post off with a story. When I was half way through my PhD and I had found my passion for science communication, I approached my supervisor for the first time to ask “Can I h ...
29 PhD Thesis Writing Tips(Post)Explore 29 essential tips for crafting a compelling and well-structured PhD thesis, blending effective writing practices with time management and academic rigor for a successful dissertation jour ...
Myeloid Lineage: Pioneers of Immune Cell Production(Post)Delve into the myeloid lineage, a cornerstone of the immune system and blood cell production, understanding its vital roles and implications in health and disease. Key Takeaways: Myelo ...
How do Neurons work?(Post)A neuron is a cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. There are trillions of them in the human brain, which is able to carry out so many comple ...
SfN Neuroscience 2024(Post)SfN 2024: Meet Assay Genie at the Society for NeuroscienceAssay Genie is delighted to be attending SfN 2024 in Chicago, Illinois on 5th to the 9th of October at the McCormick Convention ...
AACR 2025 - Scientific Progamme, Venue and Exhibits(Post)AACR 2025: Meet Assay Genie at the American Association for Cancer Research Assay Genie is delighted to be attending and exhibiting at AACR 2025 in Chicago, Illinois from the 25-30 ...
CV writing tips for scientists(Post)Making the switch! This article provides some help on CV writing tips for scientists for PhDs and PostDocs looking for jobs outside of academia and what they might need to ...
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SITC 2024 - Scientific Programme, Venue & Exhibition(Post)SITC 2024: Meet Assay Genie at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual MeetingAssay Genie is delighted to be attending and exhibiting at SITC 2024 in Houston, Texas on Friday the ...
How to be a Confident Speaker (Scientific)(Post)Like needles in a haystack, interesting speakers that bring charisma and rock n roll to their talks are hard to come by. No matter what the research interests of the audience, these speakers h ...
How does Acute Myeloid Leukaemia start?(Post)I have been in the situation that I’m sure many of us have. I work on genes, which if you name to any right-minded individual, sound like a random string of nonsensical gibberish. So, mayb ...
Stem Cells: What Are They and How They Can Help Treat Diseases(Post)Stem Cells: What are they and how they can help treat diseases Stem cells are a unique population of cells that possess the ability to self-renew and differentiate into specialized c ...
Data Science for Immunologists | Assay Genie(Post)By Dr. Niclas Thomas “Data science” is a recent addition to the vocabulary of analytics, and can mean many different things to different people. As f ...
Promising COVID-19 Therapeutics(Post)SARS-CoV-2, the causative viral agent of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, has sparked a global effort for creating prophylactic and therapeutic interventions. The following ...
Embryonic Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation: Pathways and Lineage-Specific Markers(Post)Embryonic induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold immense potential in the field of regenerative medicine due to their ability to differentiate into various cell types. Understanding the diff ...
Tips for writer’s block(Post)Writer’s block can be a big stumbling block when trying to write your PhD thesis, grant or a paper you are trying to get publish. During the early stages of writing my PhD thesis I s ...
How do different types of vaccines work? (Post)What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a pharmacological product that gives the recieving patient's immune system a chance to learn how to fight infection with decreased risk of illness. Vacc ...
Psychiatric disorders and lipocalin(Post)Ana Catarina Ferreira Psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, are highly prevalent conditions and its incidence is expected to increase as ...
Build a science blog to progress your career(Post)What do scientists consider their skill set when looking for jobs outside of academia? Mine where hard to sum. I was a PhD in cell biology. I could Western Blot, I had used thousands of ant ...
Networking tips for scientists(Post)During my PhD I knew how networking was important, it helped me source reagents off other labs, get the best advice and helped me land a post doc at Cambridge University. Its not ...
Psychiatric disorders & LCN2(Post)By Ana Catarina Ferreira, PhD Candidate, Univeristy of Minho, Portugal Psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, are highly prevalent co ...
Articular Cartilage Extracellular Matrix(Post)Articular cartilage, a key player in joint function, owes its unique properties to its extracellular matrix (ECM). This complex, highly specialized structure is not only fundamental in maintainin ...
Immune Cell 'Bloodhounds': Engineering Metabolite-Sensing Receptors to Infiltrate Solid Tumors(Post)Imagine an elite squad of soldiers sent to neutralize a hidden fortress, only to find themselves wandering aimlessly in a thick, disorienting fog just outside the gates. This is the current reality ...
Early Diagnosis is key: Pick the weed or allow it destroy the garden?(Post)By Catríona Dowling, Post-Doc, RCSI I want you to come on a journey with me where we are going to the botanic gardens. You will pick a section of the garden that is yours: yours to treasure ...
Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF)(Post)Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) is a cytokine that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes within the human body. It has gained significant attention in the field o ...
Melanoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Skin Cancer(Post)Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, which gives skin its color. Although it is less common than oth ...
Agarose vs Polyacrylamide: A Comparative Analysis(Post)In the realm of molecular biology and biochemistry, gel electrophoresis stands as a cornerstone technique for the separation and analysis of macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. Central ...
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry and Cell Type Markers(Post)Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping is a technique used in the field of immunology and cell biology to identify and classify cells based on the specific proteins ...
Horseshoe Crab Blood and Endotoxin Testing: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Horseshoe crabs, often referred to as "living fossils," are invaluable to modern medicine due to their unique blue blood. This blood is the source of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), a su ...
Investigating orthohantavirus infections with proteomics(Post)Sarah Brun Bar-Yaacov PhD Candidate, University of Liverpool Orthohantaviruses are a group of segmented negative-sense RNA viruses maintained as asympt ...
Research Universities in Ireland(Post)Since I am from Ireland I thought I would give as comprehensive view as possible for Research Universities in Ireland. By now you are probably considering looking for a PhD or PostDoc posit ...
T Cell Types, Activation, Polarization & Function(Post)T Cell Types, Activation, Polarization & Function A comprehensive guide to T cells! window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); wi ...
Hemocytometer Cell Counting Procedure(Post)Understanding the Functionality of a Hemocytometer Hemocytometers have be ...
Treponema pallidum Antibodies: Comprehensive Guide to Diagnostic and Clinical Relevance(Post)Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis, triggers an immune response that produces antibodies detectable by laboratory tests. Diagnosing syphilis often involves detecting the ...
Dendritic Cells: Tracing the Developmental Lineage Pathway(Post)Dendritic cells (DCs) are pivotal in the immune system, orchestrating innate and adaptive immune responses. Understanding their developmental lineage pathway is crucial in immunology, particularl ...
How we can target the underlying immune processes in pathological inflammation in obesity, cancer and liver disease.(Post)Dr. Melissa Conroy, TTMI I am an immunologist and senior research fellow in the Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Group, Department of Surgery at Trinit ...
Guide to Western Blot Sample Preparation(Post)Western blotting remains a pivotal technique in the molecular biosciences for the detection, quantification, and analysis of proteins. Its utility spans numerous fields, including immunology, de ...
Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) (Post)What is Hepatocyte Growth Factor? Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a cytokine that is mainly produced by the liver. HGF is a pleiotrophic cytokine that regulates cell growth, motili ...
The Role of Tumor Suppressor Genes in Cancer: Knudson Hypothesis & Oncogenes(Post)The focus of this article is Tumor Suppressor Genes. There are various different types of tumor suppressor genes, with BRCA being one of the most popular. The role of Tumor Suppressor Genes in Ca ...
Antibody Seroconversion Response in COVID-19(Post)Seroconversion Implications in SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing Key Points: COVID-19, the pandemi ...
PCR Detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)(Post)PCR Detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Contents Background Assay Information Sample Types & ...
Everything You Need to Know About Preeclampsia: A Guide(Post)Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can develop during pregnancy. It is marked by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine and can cause serious problems for ...
Hydroxychloroquine: Potential Treatment for COVID-19(Post)Hydroxychloroquine: Potential Treatment for COVID-19 What is Hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine (HC ...
Immunometabolism – A therapeutic perspective(Post)What is Immunometabolism? Immunometabolism is an exponentially growing, multi-disciplinary field of research aiming at deciphering the dynamic cellular and mol ...
3D Respiratory Organoids Cell Viability in a High-throughput 384-well Plate Assay(Post)The Assay Genie 3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay (AKES081) provided superior results compared to ThermoScientific PrestoBlue, maintaining over 100% viability at all time points in untre ...
Waardenburg Syndrome and Klein-Waardenburg Syndrome(Post)Waardenburg Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Disorder Affecting Pigmentation, Hearing, and More Waardenburg Syndrome (WS) is a fascinating and rare genetic disorder that impacts various asp ...
Understanding Radial Glial Cells: Insights into Neurodevelopmental Processes(Post)Radial glial cells are essential in shaping the nervous system, serving dual roles in neurogenesis and structural support during the brain's developmental stages. Key Takeaways: Rad ...
Zebrafish against cretinism and hypotonia(Post)By Natalia Siomava, PhD Cretinism is a severe medical condition of intellectual disability caused by the deficiency of thyroid hormone (congenital hypothyro ...
Leukocytes : Basics to Diseases(Post)Only 1% of our blood is made up of white blood cells, but they have a significant impact. Alternatively referred to as leukocytes, white blood cells. We are shielded from disease an ...
Lactobacilli - Structure, Metabolism, and Testing(Post)Delving into the world of Lactobacilli, this piece explores their structural intricacies, metabolic functions, and the pivotal role they play in human health. These bacteria, key components in ...
Mogamulizumab: Understanding Its Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and the Role of Biosimilars in Research(Post)Quick Info Section: Key Facts About MogamulizumabWhat is Mogamulizumab?Mogamulizumab is an anti-CCR4 monoclonal antibody used primarily for treating certain cancers, including cutaneous ...
Natural Killer Cells: A Guide(Post)What are Natural Killer Cells? Natural Killer (NK) cells are a vital subset of lymphocytes, belonging to the same family as B cells and T cells, collectively known a ...
Oxidative Stress: Causes, Biomarkers & Disease(Post)Oxidative Stress Definition Oxidative stress is a condition that results when the body produces or consumes more reactive oxygen species (ROS) than it can neutrali ...
Flow Cytometry Protocol | 10 Hints & Tips(Post)Flow Cytometry Protocol The meaning is in the name: Flow = in motion, Cyto = cells, Metry = measure. What is Flow Cytometry? Flow c ...
Comprehensive Guide to Mononuclear Cells(Post)Mononuclear cells, as the name suggests, refer to a group of white blood cells characterized by the presence of a single nucleus. Understanding the nature, function, and significanc ...
Cleaved Caspase-3 and Apoptosis(Post)Delve into the role of Cleaved Caspase-3 in programmed cell death and its implications in disease pathologies, unraveling its regulatory mechanisms and potential as a therapeutic target.
Cytokinesis review(Post)By John Bannon PhD Early Cytokinesis Early cytokinesis; from anaphase to midbody formation cytokinesis is the physical ...
CD28: Amplifying T Cell Responses for Better Tumor Clearance(Post)The CD28 molecule plays a crucial role in amplifying T cell activation, which is critical for mounting effective immune responses against tumors. By engaging with co-stimulatory molecule ...
The Powerhouse of Immunity: How Mitochondrial Fitness Fuels the Fight Against Cancer(Post)Why do powerful cancer immunotherapies work wonders for some patients but fail for others? The answer may lie not just in the cancer cells themselves, but in the energy levels of our own immune warri ...
The Rise of Alpha-Emitting Radiopharmaceuticals: A New Era in Targeted Cancer Therapy(Post)Imagine a microscopic sniper, capable of delivering a lethal blow to a single cancer cell while leaving its healthy neighbors virtually untouched. This is the promise of targeted alpha therapy, a re ...
Macrophage, M1 & M2, Polarization and Function(Post)What is a Macrophage? Macrophages are indeed a type of phagocyte, responsible for engulfing and destroying foreign particles and cellular debris. They are larger cells with more cytoplasm a ...
Immune Regulation in COVID-19 (Post)Immune Regulation in COVID-19: Immunomodulatory Mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2 Infection What is COVID-19? ...
Multiple Sclerosis and Stem Cells(Post)By Sonika Singh PhD candidate, University of Nottingham A Devastating Disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and inflammatory disease ba ...
HERV-K group of endogenous retroviruses and cancer(Post)In 2006, upon completion of the Human Genome Project, it was discovered that nearly 8% of the human genome is made up of viral DNA. These viral remnants are composed of ancient germ ...
3D Cell Culture: Assay Guide(Post)References Key Points Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures are artificially-created environments in which cells are permitted to grow or interact with their surroundings in a 3D f ...
Transformation Protocol – Sample Transformation Protocols(Post)Introduction Transformation of bacteria with plasmids is not only of note for bacterial studies but also can be used for gene expression studies in mammalian cells. Most plasmids are of bac ...
Pancreatic Cancer and its Poor Prognosis(Post)Myrna Hurtado, PhD Student, University of North Texas Health Science Center Advancements in modern medicine have resulted in significantly prolonging and ...
Mechanisms of HIV persistence during HAART(Post)HIV Virus: Replication Cycle and Pathogenesis in absence of HAART The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a formidable pathogen that has posed a significant global ...
microbiota & immune system signaling | Assay Genie(Post)You are only part human. In some ways, you are as much bacteria as you are mammal, and in some ways bacteria make up far more of you than your own familiar cells and genes! It is becoming ...
CRISPR-Cas Screening for Cell Viability(Post)Key Points Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) is a method of gene editing that uses ...
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP) – Review(Post)Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP) were first discovered in the 1960s by Dr.Marshall Urist, an orthopaedic surgeon at UCLA (Urist 1965). BMPs are classically associated with their roles in limb ...
Carbon Dioxide sensing in Immune Cells(Post)BRIEF HISTORY OF THE “GREEN” EVOLUTION OF OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE WITHIN OUR ATMOSPHERE Million years ago carbon dioxide (CO2) levels used to be consid ...
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