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Unraveling the Complexity of the Notch Signaling Pathway: A Key Player in Development and Disease(Post)
The Notch signaling pathway is a highly conserved cellular communication system that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, ...
Neurofilament Light chain (NEFL) as a biomarker for neuronal damage(Post)Delve into the pivotal role of Neurofilament Light chain (NEFL) in neuron structure and its emerging importance as a biomarker for various neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into di ...
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 ...
Rescuing Exhausted T Cells: A New Frontier in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)For decades, the fight against cancer has been a story of incremental gains. But what if we could fundamentally shift the battlefield, turning the body's own immune system into a precision-guided wea ...
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 ...
Mitochondrial Transfer: A Novel Immune Evasion Mechanism in Cancer(Post)In the intricate dance between the immune system and cancer, tumors often deploy cunning strategies to evade destruction. A groundbreaking 2025 study in Nature has unveiled a startling new tactic: ca ...
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 ...
CD47: Overcoming Tumor Evasion Through Macrophage Activation(Post)One of the greatest challenges in cancer therapy is how tumors evade immune detection. Among the mechanisms cancer cells exploit, the CD47 pathway has emerged as a major player in helpin ...
Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF): A Comprehensive Introduction(Post)Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF) technology is a cutting-edge analytical technique that has revolutionized the fields of biochemistry, immunology, and molecular biology. By offering a refined app ...
miRNAs as therapeutics and biomarkers for pancreatic cancer(Post)Pancreatic cancer survival rates Despite recent advances in our understanding of this disease, pancreatic cancer is one of the world’s most lethal maligna ...
CAR-NK Cell Therapy: The Next Frontier in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)For decades, the fight against cancer has been a relentless battle of incremental gains. While immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapy have offered revolutionary hope, their personalized nature, hig ...
Optimizing Organoid Culture Conditions: Paving the Way for Revolutionary Advances in Biomedical Research(Post)In the dynamic landscape of biomedical research, organoids have emerged as a groundbreaking tool, offering three-dimensional (3D) models that mimic the complex architecture and functionality of h ...
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 ...
TLX as a Novel Therapeutic Target(Post)Danka Kozareva PhD Candidate, University College Cork The generation of neurons from stem cells The process of generating ...
VEGF: Inflammation and Tumourigenesis(Post)What is VEGF? Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGFs) are a group of homodimeric polypeptides, and are master regulators of vascular development, maintenance and ...
Autophagy alterations in Alzheimer’s disease(Post)By Diana-Madalina Stan, PhD student, University of Salford Disease Description Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, is ...
PVR: Balancing Immune Activation and Suppression in Cancer(Post)PVR (Poliovirus receptor), also known as CD155, is a molecule that plays a dual role in regulating the immune response within the tumor microenvironment. While initially discovered as a ...
What is an Antigen?(Post)Antigen's are foreign molecules recognised by the immune system. Antigens can be protein, carbohydrate, lipid or nucleic acid molecules. Examples include viruses and bacteria as well as f ...
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 ...
Anti-PD-L1: Targeting Tumor Evasion with Immune Checkpoint Blockade(Post)IntroductionCancer cells have developed sophisticated mechanisms to evade the immune system, particularly through the inhibition of T-cell responses. One such mechanism involves the prog ...
Do you know…migraines affect more than 10% of the world population?(Post)By Francisco Algaba Chueco In this post we discuss a topic that everyone will have heard of. Let’s talk about migraines, a disorder that hides a huge p ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trained Immunity: Reprogramming Innate Immune Memory for Future Health(Post)What if our first line of immune defense, the innate immune system, could learn from past encounters to fight future battles more effectively? For decades, we believed this was the exclusive domain o ...
EGF Family (Post)Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a protein that stimulates cell growth and differentiation by binding to its receptor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which triggers ligand-induced ...
TLR4: Unraveling the Role of Inflammation in Cancer Progression(Post)Introduction to TLR4 and Cancer Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a key component of the innate immune system, primarily responsible for detecting infections and initiating inflammator ...
The Influence of dietary interventions upon platelet reactivity(Post)Laura Menke PhD candidate, Queen Mary University of London Inflammation vs. Resolution Atherothrombosis is the leading cause of death worldwide ...
Unlocking the Next Wave of Cancer Treatment: The Promise and Progress of CAR-T Cell Therapy(Post)Imagine a living drug, engineered from a patient's own immune system, that can hunt down and destroy cancer cells with remarkable precision. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality of Chimeric A ...
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.
MAPK Signaling: Unraveling the Pathway of Mitogen Stimulation(Post)Introduction to MAPK Signaling in Cellular Processes Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways are crucial in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the DNA in the c ...
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 ...
Preeclampsia & immune cell regulation | Assay Genie(Post)What is preeclampsia? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten pregnant women is affected by hypertensive disorders, and preeclampsia ...
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 ...
Labeling Non-Antibody Proteins and Small Molecules: An Advanced Guide(Post)In the evolving landscape of biochemical research and diagnostic assay development, the ability to label non-antibody proteins and small molecules with high precision has become indispensable. Th ...
VEGF-A VEGFR-2 Signaling: Decoding the Blueprint of Angiogenesis for Therapeutic Insights(Post)The orchestration of angiogenesis, the process by which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones, is a complex symphony regulated by various molecular players. At the forefront of this in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
M2 Supplement for Organoid Cell Culture: Enhancing Growth and Differentiation(Post)The use of M2 Supplement in organoid culture has revolutionized the way researchers cultivate and maintain these three-dimensional (3D) cellular models. Organoids—self-organizing cell cl ...
Immunophenotyping: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cellular Immune Profiles(Post)Immunophenotyping, a cornerstone of modern immunology, involves identifying and characterizing cell populations based on their surface markers. This technique provides insights into the hetero ...
Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors: Gateways to Neural Communication(Post)Ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) are pivotal in the fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). These receptors are not only crucial for normal bra ...
Unlocking Cellular Adaptation: The HIF Enhancer Pathway and Its Implications in Hypoxia Response(Post)Hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, poses a significant challenge to cells, necessitating rapid and efficient adaptation mechanisms. The Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF) pathway is a well-known regul ...
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 ...
Can infection cause chronic disease?(Post)By Anusha Senevirante, Post-Doctoral researcher, Imperial College London With non-communicable diseases (or NCDs, which include heart disease, diabetes, c ...
Navigating the Intricacies of Intracellular Flow Cytometry: Key Considerations(Post)In the evolving landscape of cellular biology, intracellular flow cytometry (ICFC) stands out as a powerful technique for analyzing the complexities within cells. This advanced method extends the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NLRP3 Inflammasome & Cytokine Secretion(Post)Nod-like receptors Nod like receptors (NLRs) are a versatile family of relatively recently discovered intracellular receptors which have a b ...
Targeting Immune Checkpoints as Cancer Therapy(Post)The advent of immune checkpoint targeting marks a significant milestone in the oncological field, offering a beacon of hope for patients battling cancer. This innovative approach leverages the bo ...
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 ...
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 ...
Galectin Therapeutics(Post)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, irreversible and ultimately fatal disease characterized by pro ...
Biomarker Testing: Advancements, Applications, and Future Directions(Post)Biomarkers, measurable indicators of biological processes or responses to therapeutic interventions, play a pivotal role in modern healthcare. They provide clinicians with valuable information ...
ST2 and IL33(Post)ST2, a member of the IL-1R Subfamily ST2 is a member of the IL-1R subfamily and was identified in 1989 [1]. The ST2 gene is located on chromos ...
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 ...
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 performanc ...
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 ...
Decoding Parkinson's Disease: Insights into a Complex Neurological Disorder(Post)Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects the motor system, leading to a wide array of symptoms ranging from tremors and stiffness to bradykinesia (sl ...
Mouse Injection Guide (Subcutaneous, Instramuscular & Intraperitonael)(Post)In scientific research involving mice, the administration of substances via injection is a common practice. Whether delivering drugs, antibodies, or experimental compounds, precise injection t ...
Anifrolumab: Transforming Lupus Treatment with Targeted Immunotherapy(Post)Quick Facts About AnifrolumabWhat is Anifrolumab?Anifrolumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the type I interferon receptor, playing a crucial role in treating systemic lupus eryt ...
10 Steps to increase lab productivity(Post)How to increase lab productivityWhen you look back at some weeks in the lab it seems like you have achieved nothing and your lab productivity can be low. Your cloning hasn’t worked or your mice ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates(Post)What is COVID-19 COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2, first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 has spr ...
The Brain's Sentinels: How Microglia Shape Neuroinflammation in Disease(Post)The Brain's Sentinels: How Microglia Shape Neuroinflammation in Disease In the intricate landscape of the human brain, a silent, ever-watchful guardian stands ready to defend against injury and inva ...
Targeting Immune Checkpoints as Cancer Therapy(Post)In recent years, the field of oncology has witnessed a paradigm shift with the advent of immunotherapy, a treatment modality that harnesses the body's immune system to combat cancer. Among the mo ...
Tumour Inflammation & Signaling | Assay Genie(Post)By Charlotte O’Donnell PhD Inflammation and Cancer The link between inflammation and cancer is well established, with inf ...
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 ...
A broccoli juice a day keep the heart attack away(Post)Alex Lloyd PhD Candidate, Dublin Institute of Technology Did you know that roughly 17.5 million people worldwide die annually from Cardiovascular disease ...
Test Rapido Punto Di Cura COVID-19 - Solo per la Ricerca(Post)TEST RAPIDO POC COVID-19 Descrizione Il kit Assay Genie solo utilizzo per la ricerca. Il kit rapido C ...
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 ...
KIR Blockade: Empowering NK Cells for Superior Tumor Clearance(Post)Introduction to KIR Blockade in Cancer ImmunotherapyNatural killer (NK) cells are crucial components of the innate immune system, responsible for recognizing and destroying virally infe ...
Liquid Biopsy and ctDNA: The New Frontier in Cancer Detection(Post)Imagine a future where a simple blood test could detect cancer in its earliest stages, long before symptoms appear. This isn't science fiction; it's the rapidly advancing reality of liquid biopsy, a ...
STING Activators As Cancer Therapeutics(Post)The STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway plays a pivotal role in the innate immune system's response to cancerous cells and DNA viruses. Exploiting this pathway through STING activators ...
chemokine receptors and ligands(Post)Chemokines are highly conserved cytokines that control the movement of cells around the body. All 45 members of the chemokine family can be divided into 4 subfamilies depending on t ...
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 cance ...
Ianalumab: Exploring Its Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Research Potential(Post)Quick Facts About IanalumabWhat is Ianalumab?Ianalumab is a monoclonal antibody currently being investigated for its potential in treating autoimmune diseases, particularly lupus and im ...
Serum vs Plasma: Key Differences & When to Use Each [Guide](Post)Blood plasma and serum are essential components of blood and have distinct molecular compositions and uses in the medical and research fields. This article aims to elucidate the differences betwe ...
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 ...
Litifilimab: A Promising Anti-BDCA2 Antibody for Lupus Treatment(Post)Quick Facts About LitifilimabWhat is Litifilimab?Litifilimab is a monoclonal antibody developed by Biogen targeting BDCA2, a receptor on plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), to regulate ...
Immuno-Biomaterial Development | Assay Genie(Post)Background I am a 3rd year PhD student in Trinity College Dublin and my project is very much an interdisciplinary one. I’m very lucky to get to work between two great labs, Dr. Aisling Dun ...
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 ...
B7-H3: A Promising New Target in Tumor Immunotherapy(Post)B7-H3, also known as CD276, is a member of the B7 family of immune checkpoint molecules that has emerged as a compelling target in tumor immunotherapy. Initially recognized for its role ...
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 ...
Unlocking the Fortress: CAR-T Cell Therapy's Next Frontier in Solid Tumors(Post)For years, the success of CAR-T cell therapy has been a beacon of hope in the fight against blood cancers, offering remarkable remissions where other treatments have failed. Yet, solid tumors—the for ...
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 ...
CD8+ T Cells: Understanding the Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Immunity(Post)CD8+ T cells, also known as cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), are a critical component of the immune system. They play a vital role in defending the body against viral infections, intracel ...
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 ...
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 ...
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