-
Hijacking the Skull's Gateways: A New 'Backdoor' for Brain Drug Delivery(Post)
For decades, the brain has been considered an immune sanctuary, protected by the formidable blood-brain barrier. This intricate defense system, while vital for safeguarding our most complex organ, ha
Automation of MR-proANP and MR-proADM ELISA Kits on Dynex DS2 Instrument(Post)The Dynex DS2 platform fully automates the MR-proANP and MR-proADM ELISA assays, streamlining sample processing from loading to detection. Automation ensures consistent assay performance
Introducing BioSymposia: The Gathering Place for Science(Post)Announcement · Powered by Assay GenieIntroducing BioSymposia: The Gathering Place for ScienceWe’re excited to announce the launch of BioSymposia, our new sister platform and a free home for scientific
cGAS-STING cytosolic DNA sensing(Page) Serum vs Plasma: Key Differences & When to Use Each [Guide](Post)Sample Preparation · ImmunoassaySerum vs Plasma: Key Differences and When to Use EachSerum and plasma come from the same blood draw but are not interchangeable. One is collected after clotting, the ot
Granulocytes Guide(Post)Immunology · Myeloid CellsGranulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils and BasophilsGranulocytes are the leukocytes with cytoplasmic granules and lobed nuclei — neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils. They
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
Personalized Vaccines in Cancer Treatment: The Future of Immunotherapy(Post)What Are Personalized Cancer Vaccines? Personalized cancer vaccines are a cutting-edge approach in cancer treatment that are designed to activate a patient's immune sy
Mouse Injection Guide: Intraperitoneal, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular & Intravenous Routes(Post)In Vivo Methods · ProtocolsMouse Injection Guide: Intraperitoneal, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular & Intravenous RoutesRoute choice and injection technique determine how much of a dose actually reaches it
Passaging Hybridoma Cells: A Detailed Guide(Post)Cell Culture · ProtocolsPassaging Hybridoma Cells: A Detailed GuideHybridomas are productive but temperamental. They grow in suspension, are sensitive to shear and to overgrowth, and — the problem tha
Cytokine neutralisation network(Page) Immunopeptidomics: Mapping the Hidden Landscape of the Cancer Immunome(Post)Imagine a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek where the seeker is your immune system and the hider is a master of disguise: cancer. For decades, we believed the 'wanted' posters for tumor cells were li
Red Blood Cell Peroxidase Interference in Competitive ELISA(Post)QUICK ANSWER A researcher ran a competitive 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (2,3-BPG) ELISA on red blood cell (RBC) lysate. The standard curve was textbook, yet every lysate sample read at th
Cytokine JAK/STAT signalling(Page) Ordering FAQs(Page) Exosomes: Tiny Messengers Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy(Post)In the intricate world of cancer biology, a silent conversation is constantly unfolding between tumor cells and their environment. For decades, we viewed this dialogue as a one-way street, with cancer
Agarose vs Polyacrylamide: A Comparative Analysis(Post)Techniques · Gel ElectrophoresisAgarose vs Polyacrylamide: A Comparative AnalysisAgarose and polyacrylamide are the two workhorse gel matrices of electrophoresis. Agarose gels resolve larger DNA and R
Deprotonation: Unveiling the Chemistry Behind It(Post)Chemistry · Acid-BaseDeprotonation: Mechanism, pKa and Choosing the Right BaseDeprotonation is the removal of a proton from a molecule to give its conjugate base. Whether it happens, and how completel
Animal Model ELISA Kits(Page)Animal & Veterinary ELISA Kits | Mouse, Rat, Porcine & More | Assay Genie
Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Double Agents in the Cancer Battlefield(Post)Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Double Agents in the Cancer Battlefield In the intricate theater of the human body, the immune system acts as a vigilant guardian, dispatching cellular soldiers to seek
Cortisol and the Immune Response(Post)Endocrinology · ImmunologyCortisol and the Immune ResponseCortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone — a glucocorticoid released by the adrenal gland that powerfully shapes the immune system. Actin
Tocilizumab: Advancing Therapeutics and Research with Biosimilars(Post)What You Need to Know About TocilizumabWhat is Tocilizumab?Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, widely used for managing autoimmune and in
In Vivo CAR-T Engineering: The Dawn of Off-the-Shelf Immunotherapy(Post)Imagine a future where cancer treatment isn't a grueling, months-long process involving cell extraction and reinfusion, but a simple, targeted injection that reprograms your body's own immune cells t
Myeloid reprogramming in the tumour microenvironment(Page) Molecular Biology(Page)Molecular Biology Tools, PCR & Cloning Kits | Assay Genie
Turning Tumors Against Themselves: In Vivo Reprogramming of Cancer Cells into Dendritic Sentinels(Post)Imagine a future where cancer cells, once masters of disguise, are forced to reveal themselves and even train the body's immune system to fight back. This isn't science fiction; it's the groundbreaki
Monocytes: An Overview (Post)Monocytes, as part of the innate immune system, act as the first line of defense against foreign invaders. One of their primary functions is phagocytosis, a crucial process in which they engulf
Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis(Post)Neuroscience · MicrobiomeUnderstanding the Gut-Brain AxisThe gut-brain axis is the dynamic, bidirectional communication system that links the gastrointestinal tract with the central nervous system. Th
Sweet Deception: How a New Antibody Therapy Unmasks Pancreatic Cancer(Post)Sweet Deception: How a New Antibody Therapy Unmasks Pancreatic Cancer Sweet Deception: How a New Antibody Therapy Unmasks Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic canc
Transduction vs Transfection: Understanding Gene Delivery Techniques(Post)Techniques · Gene DeliveryTransduction vs Transfection: Understanding Gene Delivery TechniquesTransduction and transfection are the two main routes for introducing genetic material into cells. Transdu
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. Ev
Reprogramming Regulatory T Cells: A Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)A New Dawn in Cancer Treatment: Reprogramming the Immune System's Own Soldiers For decades, the fight against cancer has been a relentless battle of attrition, with treatments like chemotherapy and r
Bone Resorption Explained: Process, Markers, and Clinical Insights(Post)Bone Biology · BiomarkersBone Resorption: Process, Markers & Clinical SignificanceBone resorption is the process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue and release its stored minerals into the bl
ELISA Troubleshooting: When Standards Read Below the Blank(Post)Quick answer On the GDF-6 (Growth Differentiation Factor 6) ELISA Kit, a researcher saw an elevated blank (OD ≈ 0.41) with the two lowest standards reading at or below it, and no signa
The Transformative Era of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Modern Medicine(Post)The inception of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has heralded a new dawn in the realm of biomedical research and regenerative medicine, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in
Troubleshooting high ELISA concentrations(Post)QUICK ANSWER If your ELISA returns sample concentrations that are orders of magnitude too high, the assay itself is usually fine — the error is almost always in data analysis. The most
Cellular Respiration: Stages, ATP Production & Pathway Guide(Post)Metabolism · Biochemistry Guide Cellular Respiration: Stages, ATP Production & Pathway Guide How cells convert glucose and oxygen into ATP acr
Tezepelumab: A Breakthrough in Severe Asthma Treatment and Research(Post)Quick Facts About TezepelumabWhat is Tezepelumab?Tezepelumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a key driver of airway inflammation in seve
MAPK Signaling: Unraveling the Pathway of Mitogen Stimulation(Post)Cell Signalling · Kinase CascadesMAPK Signaling: The Pathway of Mitogen StimulationThe mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway is one of the most important signalling cascades in biology, conv
Growth Factors Can Cooperate to Promote Tumorigenesis(Post)Introduction Tumorigenesis, the process by which normal cells transform into cancer cells, is a multifaceted and complex event influenced by various internal and external factors. Among the
Custom In Vivo Antibodies(Page)Custom In Vivo Antibody Service | Assay Genie
Assay Genie Mission(Page)Assay Genie Mission | Making Scientists Smile
The Battle of Antibiotics: Penicillin vs. Streptomycin(Post)Microbiology · AntibioticsPenicillin vs Streptomycin: The Battle of AntibioticsPenicillin and streptomycin are two of the most important antibiotics ever discovered — and they work in completely diffe
Custom Multiplex Assay(Page)Custom Protein & Peptide Service | Assay Genie
Tidutamab: Unlocking the Potential of SSTR2-Targeting in Oncology Research(Post)Quick Facts About TidutamabWhat is Tidutamab?Tidutamab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2), a key protein involved in various neuroendocrine tumor
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Buffers & Recipes(Page) Custom ELISA Kits(Page)Custom ELISA Kit Development Service | Assay Genie
Custom Protein(Page)Custom Protein & Peptide Service | Assay Genie
Custom Cell Lines(Page)Custom Protein & Peptide Service | Assay Genie
Custom Antibody(Page)Custom Antibody Production Service | Assay Genie
Lusvertikimab: Unveiling the Potential in Immuno-Oncology(Post)What You Need to Know About LusvertikimabWhat is Lusvertikimab?Lusvertikimab is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the IL-4 receptor, a key player in regulating immune responses,
PharmaGenie ELISA Kits(Page)PharmaGenie ELISA Kits | ISO-Validated BioPharma ELISA | Assay Genie
Navigating Cell Culture Supplements: Fetal Bovine Serum vs. Horse Serum in Biomedical Research(Post)The choice of appropriate cell culture supplements emerges as a crucial factor in ensuring the efficacy and consistency of experimental results. Among the various options available, two commonl
Bersanlimab: Revolutionizing Cancer Research with Anti-CD47 Therapeutics(Post)What You Need to Know About BersanlimabWhat is Bersanlimab?Bersanlimab is a cutting-edge anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody designed to disrupt cancer cells' evasion of immune detection.What
Epigenetic Antibodies(Page)Epigenetic Antibodies | 81+ Histone Acetylation & Methylation Antibodies | Assay Genie
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
Converting RPM to G-force in Centrifugation(Post)Lab Methods · CentrifugationRPM to G-Force (RCF) Conversion: Formula, Calculator Method and Common ErrorsA protocol that says “spin at 3,000 rpm” is incomplete, because the force a sample experiences
3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay: Performance Assessment in Human Colon Organoids(Post)The 3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay (AKES081) demonstrated high sensitivity and low cytotoxicity, making it ideal for long incubation studies (24-48 hours) and high-throughput applicati
Amatuximab: Exploring Mesothelin-Targeted Therapy for Cancer Research(Post)What You Need to Know About AmatuximabIs Amatuximab safe?Amatuximab has shown a manageable safety profile in clinical trials, with most side effects being mild to moderate. Severe advers
Enavatuzumab: Revolutionizing Cancer Research Through Novel Therapeutics(Post)Quick Facts About EnavatuzumabWhat is Enavatuzumab?Enavatuzumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the TWEAK receptor (Fn14), pivotal in tumor growth and immune regulation.What is the me
Codrituzumab: Unveiling Its Role in Cancer Research and Treatment(Post)What You Need to Know About CodrituzumabWhat is Codrituzumab?Codrituzumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody targeting CD47, an immune checkpoint that regulates immune responses i
Monalizumab: A Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy Targeting NKG2A(Post)Quick Facts About MonalizumabWhat is Monalizumab?Monalizumab is a first-in-class immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting NKG2A, developed to enhance anti-tumor immune response by blocking
AACR 2025(Post)Assay Genie attended AACR 2025 in ChicagoSean, Shane and David had a great few days in Chicago discussing research with scientists from across the globe at the Assay Genie booth. "It's g
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 mech
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Navigating the Frontiers of Regenerative Medicine(Post)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as pivotal players in the realm of regenerative medicine due to their unique properties and versatile potential. Originally discovered in the bone marrow
Icrucumab: Exploring the Role of Anti-Angiogenic Therapy in Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About IcrucumabWhat is Icrucumab?Icrucumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) to inhibit tumor angiogenesis.How Doe
IL-1 Family Signaling: Unraveling the Molecular Orchestra of Immune Regulation(Post)The Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family represents a crucial group of signaling molecules that play a pivotal role in regulating the immune system and inflammatory responses. Comprising 11 members, inc