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The Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade: Integrin Signalling and Assays(Post)
Every leukocyte that reaches an inflamed tissue has solved the same mechanical problem. It must stop, in under a second, against a shear flow that would otherwise sweep it past the site of infection.
Pyroptosis: A Promising Target for Immunotherapy(Post)Pyroptosis is an immunogenic form of cell death, meaning that it triggers an immune response. This makes pyroptosis a potentially promising target for immunotherapies that aim to boo
Neutrophil Activation and NETosis: Pathway, Function and Assays(Post)The neutrophil is the most heavily armed short-lived cell in the body. It leaves the marrow with its weapons already made — granules preloaded with elastase, myeloperoxidase and defensins — and spend
Everything You Need to Know About Preeclampsia: A Guide(Post)Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can develop during pregnancy. It is marked by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine and can cause serious problems for b
How to be a Confident Speaker (Scientific)(Post)Like needles in a haystack, interesting speakers that bring charisma and rock n roll to their talks are hard to come by. No matter what the research interests of the audience, these speakers hy
Phosphorothioate: Enhancing Stability in Oligonucleotide-Based Therapies(Post)Phosphorothioate is a chemical modification commonly used in oligonucleotide-based therapies to enhance the stability and efficacy of therapeutic nucleic acids. In this modification, one
The Double-Edged Sword: How Neutrophil Traps Can Both Help and Hinder Cancer's Spread(Post)The Double-Edged Sword: How Neutrophil Traps Can Both Help and Hinder Cancer's Spread In the intricate battlefield of the human body, the immune system’s foot soldiers, neutrophils, have long been re
Renal and Hepatic Function Assays(Post)Hepatic Function Assays Liver function assays are a suite of tests designed to assess the health and efficacy of our vital
Spotlight on Mitochondria(Post)Throughout my graduate and postgraduate studies I have been really intrigued and fascinated by the mitochondria, the organelle that keeps all of us running everyday! The more I learn about
Neutrophils - Cells of the Immune System(Post)The immune system is the body’s main defence against infection. In order to function properly, the immune system must be able to detect and protect against infinite agents such as
3 Reasons to Publish in Open Access Journals(Post)Over the past few years momentum has gained in the scientific publishing community for researchers to publish their data in open access scientific journals. Open access to published research of
Microglia and Neuroinflammation(Page) AKT Signalling – Mini Review(Post)Protein kinase B or AKT (PKB) is a serine/threonine kinase. In mammals it is comprised of 3 highly homologous isoforms PKBα (Akt1), PKBβ (Akt2), and PKBγ (Akt3) (Manning and Cantley 2007). AKT
Subcellular Fractionation Protocol - Mitochrondria, Nuclear, Cytosolic(Page) Sample Dilution Range Calculation for Competitive ELISA kits(Post)Quick answer A competitive ELISA is running correctly when the blank (zero standard) gives the highest OD, the standard curve drops smoothly with rising concentration, and your samples land in the
Interferons(Post)Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signalling proteins that are produced and released from cells in response to viral infection and other stimuli such as normal and tumour cell survival and
HIF Repress Pathways: An Insight into Cellular Oxygen Homeostasis(Post)Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are pivotal in the cellular response to oxygen deprivation. These transcription factors regulate various aspects of cellular and systemic homeostasis in response t
Sepsis and Immune Dysregulation(Post)Exploring sepsis: a critical imbalance in the immune response to infection. Key Takeaways: Sepsis is a severe, immune-driven response to infection causing systemic inflammation and potent
The Bioelectronic Revolution: How Vagus Nerve Stimulation is Redefining Autoimmune Therapy(Post)Imagine a future where chronic autoimmune diseases, once managed by powerful pharmaceuticals with challenging side effects, are instead calmed by a gentle electrical pulse. This isn't science fiction
OKRs for Researchers(Post)Objectives & Key Results Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) is a framework for setting and tracking goals. At Assay Genie, we've tailored this approach to suit researc