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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 an
Disease and Pathways Tools(Page)Disease & Pathway Tools | ELISA Kits, Antibodies & Assays by Research Area | Assay Genie
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 based on
Filarial Infections - Tropical Diseases | Assay Genie(Post)By Juan Quintana, PhD student, University of Edinbrugh What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? The World Health Organ
Wnt Signalling Pathway in Immunity(Post)What is Wnt Signalling? The Wnt signalling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved pathway that plays critical roles in the regulation of determining cell fate, polari
Kreuzreaktivität ELISA: Praxisleitfaden für Forschende(Post)Kreuzreaktivität ELISA: Praxisleitfaden für Forschende Kreuzreaktivität im ELISA bedeutet, dass ein Antikörper an ein strukturell ähnliches Nicht-Ziel bindet und dadurch falsch-positive oder verfälsc
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 complex
CD27 Activation: Strengthening the Immune Army Against Cancer(Post)Harnessing the immune system to fight cancer has become a pivotal strategy in modern oncology. A key component in this fight is CD27, a receptor that plays a crucial role in T-cell activa
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 molecules
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 s
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 infec
CD155: Breaking Immune Suppression in Tumor Environments(Post)Introduction to CD155 in Cancer ImmunotherapyCD155, also known as Poliovirus Receptor (PVR), is a transmembrane protein that plays a pivotal role in tumor immune evasion. While CD155 is n
Immuno Oncology: If cancer was a pathogen, would a vaccine be able to destroy it?(Post)Thanks to the great intuitions of brilliant scientists like Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Robert Koch, Emil von Behring, Gaston Leon Ramon, Albert Sabin, Jonas Salk in the past century, the
Exhibition at the University of Oxford's BioEscalator(Post)Showcasing Innovation Assay Genie recently took part in an engaging event at Oxford’s BioEscalator, a leading innovation hub supporting scientific progress and entrepreneurship. The day
Choosing a Fluorescent Protein: A Comprehensive Guide (Post)Fluorescent proteins (FPs) have revolutionized the field of molecular and cellular biology, allowing scientists to visualize and track biological processes in live cells with unprecedented clarity
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 inflammatory resp
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 resea
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 form
Targeting CD200: Unlocking Immune Suppression in Tumors(Post)Immune evasion is one of the hallmarks of cancer, where tumor cells employ various strategies to suppress immune responses and prevent destruction by the body’s defense systems. CD200, a
Targeting IL-10R: Enhancing Immune Activation in Cancer(Post)Introduction to IL-10R and Immune Suppression in CancerThe interleukin-10 receptor (IL-10R) is a key player in regulating immune responses, particularly in suppressing inflammation and ma