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Guide to Western Blot Sample Preparation(Post)
Protein Analysis · ProtocolsWestern Blot Sample Preparation: A Practical GuideMost failed Western blots fail before the gel is loaded. Lysis buffer choice, inhibitor selection, accurate protein quanti
Comprehensive Guide to Mononuclear Cells(Post)Immunology · Cell IsolationPeripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs): Composition, Isolation and UseMononuclear cells are the leukocytes with a single, unlobed nucleus — lymphocytes and monocytes. Is
Granulocytes Guide(Post)Immunology · Myeloid CellsGranulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils and BasophilsGranulocytes are the leukocytes with cytoplasmic granules and lobed nuclei — neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils. They
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Histamine Receptors: Gatekeepers of Immunological and Neurological Responses(Post)Immunology · NeuroscienceHistamine Receptors: H1, H2, H3 & H4 ExplainedHistamine receptors are the G protein-coupled receptors through which histamine controls allergy, gastric acid secretion, neurotr
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Next-Generation Cancer Therapy: Harnessing CAR-T Cells and the Tumor Microenvironment(Post)For decades, the fight against cancer has been a relentless battle of attrition, often with treatments that harm the body as much as the disease. But a new era of precision medicine is dawning, one th
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 far as
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 res
MAPK Signaling in Inflammatory Cytokines Pathways(Post)Cell Signalling · InflammationMAPK Signalling in Inflammatory Cytokine PathwaysMAPK cascades convert receptor engagement into changes in gene expression, and in inflammation they do it in both directi
Programmable Synthetic Hybrid Receptors (Hybrid-Rs): The Next Generation of Precision Immunotherapy(Post)Imagine a world where cancer treatment is no longer a blunt instrument but a precision-guided surgical strike, executed by the body's own immune system. For years, we have dreamed of 'smart' cells th
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 I
Tertiary Lymphoid Structures: The Body's Hidden Arsenals in the Fight Against Cancer(Post)Tertiary Lymphoid Structures: The Body's Hidden Arsenals in the Fight Against Cancer Imagine a battlefield within the body, where the immune system stands as the last line of defense against the rele
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-inducin
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Cyclins and Cyclin Dependent Kinase – Review(Post)Cell Cycle · KinasesCyclins and Cyclin-Dependent Kinases: Regulation, Substrates and Mitotic ControlCDKs are inactive on their own. They require a cyclin partner, and because cyclin levels rise and fa
Innate Immune System Explained: Step-by-Step Process & Key Concepts(Post)Immunology · Cell BiologyCells of the Innate Immune System: Types, Functions and MarkersThe innate immune system responds within minutes, without prior exposure, using cells that recognise conserved m
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 ha
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
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
IHC Guide(Page) 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 fo
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
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 chromoso
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
Types of ELISA: Direct, Indirect, Sandwich & Competitive Compared(Post)Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD • Updated: 19 May 2026 • ~9 min read Quick Answer The five main types of ELISA are sandwich, competitive, direct, indirect and multiplex. Sandwich ELISA is
SLAMF7: Activating Natural Killer Cells for Potent Anti-Cancer Responses(Post)Introduction to SLAMF7 in Cancer Immunotherapy SLAMF7, also known as Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule F7, is a surface receptor found on natural killer (NK) cells, T cells, plasm
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 germl
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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 faster, higher through
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Hemocytometer Cell Counting Procedure(Post)Cell Culture · ProtocolsHaemocytometer Cell Counting: Procedure, Calculation and Common ErrorsA haemocytometer turns a known chamber volume into a cell concentration, and the whole method rests on fou
Antibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated Antigens(Post)Immunology · Antibody BiologyAntibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated AntigensAn antibody’s specificity comes from its variable domains and its biological effect comes
Typical Workflow of CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing(Post)Molecular Biology · ProtocolsTypical Workflow of CRISPR-Cas9 Genome EditingA CRISPR experiment is only as good as the steps around the cut. This guide walks the full workflow — designing and scoring a