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Microtubule and Mitosis review(Post)
Introduction Microtubules are key components of the cytoskeleton and are composed of alpha and beta tubulin. These dimerise in a head to tail fashion to form 13 linear protofilaments.
ELISA Cross-Reactivity: Tagged Standards vs Native Samples(Post)Quick answer A researcher validating two isoform assays — the Human ALT1 (HUFI00557) and ALT2 (HUFI00593) ELISA kits — spiked the ALT2 kit's standard onto the ALT1 kit's plate and saw
Neural Stem Cell Differentiation: Pathways and Lineage-Specific Markers(Post)Understanding the differentiation pathways of neural stem cells (NSCs) and the identification of lineage-specific markers is a cornerstone in the field of neurobiology and regenerative medicine. T
Toll-like Receptors: Gatekeepers of Immune Recognition and Response(Post)What are Toll Like Receptors? Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a class of proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system's defense against microbial invaders.
DNA Origami in the Brain: How Nanoscale Structural Folding Governs Neural Development(Post)Imagine a world where we can fold the very fabric of life into microscopic machines, guiding the growth of a single neuron with the precision of a master architect. This isn't science fiction; it is
Novel Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis (Post)Novel Gene Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive, life-limiting disease resulting from gene mutations that encode the cystic fibr
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 bact
RNA Extraction for COVID-19 Testing(Post)Testing for COVID-19 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation have emphasised the crucial importance of
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
Types of PCR – 7 Methods, Principles & Applications(Post)Molecular Biology · Techniques Guide Types of PCR – 7 Methods, Principles & Applications PCR stands as a cornerstone in molecular biology, ena
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
Immune-Checkpoint Inhibition in Cancer Prevention(Post)Harnessing Immune-Checkpoint Inhibition for Cancer Prevention Immune-checkpoint inhibition (ICI) has emerged as a pivotal strategy in cancer therapy, particularly in the context of tu
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
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—especi
Two Asthma Drugs, Opposite Eosinophil Counts, Both Working(Post)Two asthma biologics have opposite effects on the blood eosinophil count, and both of them work. Mepolizumab empties the eosinophil compartment; dupilumab can transiently raise it. If that seems cont
Understanding the Autophagy Pathway: A Critical Process in Cellular Maintenance(Post)Cell Biology · Protein DegradationThe Autophagy Pathway: Mechanism, Regulation and How to Measure ItAutophagy is the cell’s route for degrading and recycling its own contents — damaged organelles, agg
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Methylation Analysis(Post)Stephen Reynolds, PhD Student, CERVIVA and Trinity College Dublin We hear almost daily now how everyone in their lifetime will be touched by cancer either directly or through a close fa
Magrolimab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Research and Beyond(Post)What You Need to Know About MagrolimabWhat is Magrolimab?Magrolimab is an anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody that targets the "don't eat me" signal on cancer cells, promoting their destructio
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, motilit
Polyclonal Vs Monoclonal antibodies: Key features (Post)Antibodies · Reagent GuideMonoclonal vs Polyclonal Antibodies: Key DifferencesMonoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are the two workhorse reagent types in research, diagnostics and therapy. Monoclonals