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    Key Players in T Cell Regulation: Lag-3, Tim-3, and TIGIT(Post)

    Understanding Lag-3, Tim-3, and TIGIT: Key Players in T Cell RegulationThe immune system's ability to regulate T cell responses is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and combating diseases such as c ...

    TIM-3/Gal-9 Pathway in Antiparasitic Immunity(Post)

    Exploring the Role of TIM-3/Gal-9 in Antiparasitic ImmunityIntroductionThe immune system is a complex network of cells and molecules that work together to defend the body against pathogens, including ...

    LAG-3: Key Regulator of T Cell Immunity(Post)

    Exploring LAG-3: A Key Regulator in T Cell ImmunityLAG-3 (Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3) is an inhibitory receptor that plays a crucial role in modulating T cell activation and effector functions. Thi ...

    How to Thaw Cells: Best Practices for Cell Culture Success(Post)

    Cell culture techniques are fundamental to biomedical research, providing crucial insights into cellular functions, drug discovery, and disease mechanisms. A critical step in cell culture is the ...

    Boiling Proteins for Western Blotting: Optimal Conditions and Best Practices(Post)

    Boiling proteins is a critical step in preparing samples for Western blotting, a technique widely used to detect specific proteins in complex mixtures. Proper heating denatures the prote ...

    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.

    Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating NSCLC(Post)

    Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, representing about 85% of all lung cancer cases. NSCLC includes several subtypes, with distinct biological c ...

    LAG-3: Revitalizing T Cells in Exhaustion for Combination Therapies(Post)

    Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3 (LAG-3) is an immune checkpoint receptor that plays a critical role in regulating T cell function. In recent years, LAG-3 has emerged as a potential target f ...

    3 Reasons to Publish in Open Access Journals(Post)

    Over the past few years momentum has gained in the scientific publishing community for researchers to publish their data in open access scientific journals. Open access to published research o ...

    Relatlimab: Unlocking the Potential of LAG-3 Inhibition in Cancer Research(Post)

    Quick Facts About RelatlimabWhat is Relatlimab?Relatlimab is a monoclonal antibody that targets LAG-3 (Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3), a key immune checkpoint involved in T-cell regulati ...

    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 ...

    Cobolimab: Unveiling TIM-3’s Role in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)

    Quick Facts About CobolimabWhat is Cobolimab?Cobolimab is a monoclonal antibody that targets TIM-3, a checkpoint protein involved in immune regulation, especially in cancer and autoimmu ...

    TIM-3: Targeting T Cell Exhaustion for Better Immunotherapy Outcomes(Post)

    T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM-3) is an immune checkpoint receptor that plays a pivotal role in T cell exhaustion, a state where T cells lose their ability to e ...

    Spanish Flu: The Deadliest Pandemic in History(Post)

    The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 was the deadliest in history. It is estimated that up to 100 million people died from the virus, which is more than three times the number who ...

    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 ...

    Understanding activating PIK3CA mutations in human disease(Post)

    Ralitsa R. Madsen – University of Cambridge Metabolic Research Laboratories Each one of us is the result of an extraordinary developmental proce ...

    Influenza Hemagglutinin (HA) Subtypes and Flu Virus Strains: What You Need to Know(Post)

    The flu is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system. It can cause fever, muscle aches, and coughing. In some cases, it can lead to more serious health complicat ...

    Passaging Hybridoma Cells: A Detailed Guide(Post)

    Hybridoma cells are essential tools for producing monoclonal antibodies and are derived by fusing B lymphocytes (antibody-producing cells) with myeloma cells (cancer cells) to achieve bo ...

    Advice and Guidelines from The Jack Ma Foundation for the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19(Post)

    COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the cor ...

    What I learnt from meeting 1000+ researchers(Post)

    Over the past few years I have traversed through academia in a few different guises, first as a PhD student for about 5 years, then onto the traditional route of a post-doc, followed by a sale ...

    OKRs for Researchers(Post)

    Objectives & Key Results Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) is a framework for setting and tracking goals. At Assay Genie, we've tailored this approach to sui ...

    COVID-19 Workplace Testing(Post)

    Workplace Testing for COVID-19 Corporate Testing for COVID-19 The impact of COVID-19 on the econo ...

    Prostate Cancer Markers : What to Look for in Your Test Results(Post)

    In this blog post, we will review prostate cancer markers and what you should look for in your results. Prostate antigen marker (PSA) and p63 are the most common markers found in pr ...

    Freezing Stimulated T Cells: A Detailed Guide(Post)

    Cryopreservation of stimulated T cells is a common technique in immunology research, allowing for long-term storage while maintaining their functional viability. Stimulated T cells—espec ...

    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 ...

    Converting RPM to G-force in Centrifugation(Post)

    Centrifuges play a pivotal role in scientific research and various industries, enabling efficient separation and isolation of components within a sample. Understanding the relations ...

    Christmas Lab Party Competition | Assay Genie(Post)

    We know it gets tiring being in the lab every day, especially with the evenings getting darker and gloomier. So, to get you in the festive spirit, we're holding a competition to win money to t ...

    Galectin Therapeutics(Post)

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    Keep your Lab Book up to Date(Post)

    When PhDs and Post-Docs start in new lab they have the best intentions to keep their lab books up to date with notes, new research methods, data, and protocol information. These best efforts u ...

    Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathways: A Key to Innate Immunity(Post)

    In the intricate landscape of the immune system, toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a fundamental role in the first line of defense against pathogens. These receptors, essential components of the in ...

    Auto-inflammatory diseases and genetics (SAIDs)(Post)

    Shelly Pathak PhD candidate, University of Leeds SAIDs Systemic Auto-inflammatory diseases (SAIDs) have been defined as a group of mainly inherited disorde ...

    How to Choose a Secondary Antibody(Post)

    The selection of a secondary antibody is a critical step in the experimental design of various immunodetection methods, including Western Blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunofluore ...

    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 ...

    Validation of MycoGenie Rapid Mycoplasma Detection Kit - A highly sensitive visual determination method for Mycoplasma detection.(Post)

    The MycoGenie Rapid Mycoplasma Detection Kit enables the detection of 28 Mycoplasma species in under 1 hour using a simple visual determination method, eliminating the need for expensiv ...

    The common characteristics of cancer | Assay Genie(Post)

    By Shane Houston, PhD Candidate Queen’s University Belfast Cancer is an age old adversary of the human race. This out-of-control growth of abnormal cells has been a shadow over human health ...

    Beyond Burnout: How T Cell Exhaustion Hijacks Cancer Immunity and What We Can Do About It(Post)

    Imagine a highly trained soldier, elite and effective, sent to the front lines of a relentless war. Day after day, they fight without rest, their supplies dwindle, and the enemy never stops coming. E ...

    Department of Oncology Retreat 2025(Post)

    Department of Oncology RetreatAssay Genie was honoured to sponsor and participate in the inaugural 2025 Department of Oncology Retreat, hosted by the University of Lausanne and Lausanne ...

    3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay: Assessing Environmental Stress on BENOs for Live Delivery(Post)

    3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay (AKES081) effectively measures BENO model viability across different storage conditions. AKES081 detects significant viability differences, particularly ...

    Typical Workflow of CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing(Post)

    The CRISPR-Cas9 system is a powerful tool for genome editing, enabling precise modifications to DNA. The typical CRISPR-Cas9 workflow involves several steps, from designing guide RNAs to ...

    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 ...

    How to improve your relationship with your PI or Professor(Post)

    After probably a round or two of interviews and a PhD in your pocket you would think that proving yourself in your new lab would not be an issue. After all, they did hire you because you were ...

    Western Blot Training: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)

    Western blotting, a cornerstone technique in molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunogenetics, is pivotal for detecting specific proteins in a sample. Its applications span various scientific ...

    8 Steps to Mindfulness in the Laboratory(Post)

    Stress and anxiety are a normal part of our daily lives and impact everything we do from our relationships with loved ones to our performance in the laboratory. Like any scientist, I experienced ...

    Sandwich ELISA: Step-by-Step Protocol & Troubleshooting(Post)

    Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD  •  Updated: 19 May 2026  •  ~10 min read Quick Answer A sandwich ELISA uses two antib ...

    Top 10 Universities in the UK(Post)

    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 ...

    Ras signaling pathway(Post)

    A wide variety of cell surface receptors activate Ras GTPase, including the tyrosine receptor linked to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (Wells 1999). Upon receptor stimulation, son ...

    COVID-19 Antibody Testing(Post)

    COVID-19 Antibody Testing Antibody Production in COVID-19 COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease ...

    ELISA vs Western Blot: Which Technique Should You Choose?(Post)

    Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD  •  Updated: 19 May 2026  •  ~9 min read Quick Answer ELISA and Western Blot are both antibody-based protein detection methods. ELISA is f ...

    Leukemia Inhibitory Factor: An Overview (Post)

    Leukemia Inhibitory Factor and JAK-STAT Signalling Pathway Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a cytokine that belongs to the interleukin-6 (IL-6) family of cytokines. Other members of ...

    Ferroptosis: A New Frontier in Cancer Therapy(Post)

    For decades, the primary strategy in cancer treatment has been to trigger apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death, in malignant cells. However, many cancers develop resistance to apoptosis-induci ...

    Bullying in the Laboratory and workplace(Post)

    The lab can be one of the greatest places in the world to make live long friends. Spending countless hours in a tissue culture room late into the middle of the night, sharing similar frustrati ...

    Cancer & Tumour Suppressors – Mini Review(Post)

    Cancer DevelopmentCancer is a group of diseases that involves abnormal cell growth resulting in malignant tumours/ malignant neoplasms. Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity, with 14 million n ...

    Interferons(Post)

    Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signalling proteins that are produced and released from cells in response to viral infection and other stimuli such as normal and tumour cell survival and ...

    The Notch Signalling Pathway: Its Steps and Impacts(Post)

    Notch signalling pathway review The Notch signalling pathway is a highly conserved intercellular signalling pathway that regulates various cellular processes. The Notch receptor is a t ...

    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 ...

    Avizakimab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Research(Post)

    Quick Facts About AvizakimabWhat is Avizakimab?Avizakimab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target the CD47 protein, a key checkpoint in immune regulation, particularly in cancer the ...

    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 ...

    Tigatuzumab: Advancing Cancer Research with Targeted Therapies(Post)

    Quick Facts About TigatuzumabWhat is Tigatuzumab?Tigatuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the death receptor 5 (DR5) pathway, inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.What is the mec ...

    OX40 Agonists: Revitalizing the Immune Response in Cancer(Post)

    Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment options, offering strategies to harness the immune system to target and destroy tumors. One emerging area of interest is the use of OX40 ...

    Barrett’s Oesophagus to Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma – Review(Post)

    Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma is on the rise globally affecting more than 450,000 people worldwide (Pennathur, Gibson et al. 2013). Once diagnosed overall 5-year survival ranges from 15 % to ...

    4-1BB: Energizing Immune Cells to Overcome Tumor Resistance(Post)

    Immunotherapy has become a central pillar in the fight against cancer, with a focus on enhancing the body’s natural defenses. Among the molecules at the forefront of immunotherapeutic re ...

    Biological Role of GLP-1(Post)

    Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a critical hormone in the regulation of glucose metabolism and has garnered significant attention due to its therapeutic potential in managing diabetes ...

    Metabolism or pluripotency – which regulates which? A chicken or the egg story.(Post)

    By Sophie Arthur How many diseases and conditions do you think exist in this world? Thousands? Hundreds of thousands? Maybe even millions? Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer. But what ...

    Cellular Respiration: Stages, ATP Production & Pathway Guide(Post)

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    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 ...

    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 ...

    Fgf Signaling Pathway Explained: Step-by-Step Process & Key Concepts(Post)

    Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are pivotal in regulating cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, and survival. The FGF signaling pathways play a critical role in embryonic ...

    Understanding T Cell Fatigue: Implications for Immune Function and Therapeutic Interventions(Post)

    T cells are central players in adaptive immunity, responsible for recognizing and eliminating infected or aberrant cells. Upon encountering antigens, T cells undergo clonal expansion and diffe ...

    Innate Lymphoid Cells Differentiation: Guardians of Immune Homeostasis(Post)

    Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs) represent a fascinating component of the immune system, playing a crucial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and mounting rapid responses against pathogens. Th ...

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