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Analyzing Neuroimmune Cell Populations Using Flow Cytometry

By using a digestion protocol, researchers were able analyze neural cells and leukocytes with flow cytometry.

21 Dec 2020

History of Antimicrobial Discovery

The history of antimicrobial discovery has been a long and storied one, culminating in strides in the fight against human disease.

21 Dec 2020

Role of Lipids in Cancer

Lipids are highly complex molecules and one of the hallmarks of cancer is an altered lipid metabolism.

21 Dec 2020

Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) and the Microbiome

Recent research is uncovering the link between exposure to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and changes in the gut microbiome.

21 Dec 2020

What are Glycosphingolipids?

Glycosphingolipids, found in eukaryotic plasma membranes, are comprised of a ceramide backbone that has a glycan covalently bound to it.

21 Dec 2020

An Overview of Fluorescent Protein Tags

A fluorescent tag, commonly referred to as a label or probe, is a fluorophore that may be used to determine the distribution and quantity of a target biomolecule.

21 Dec 2020

Production of Itaconic Acid in Microorganisms

Itaconic acid (2-methylidenebutanedioic acid) can be produced by microorganisms and has commercial value as a precursor of polymers, chemicals and fuels.

21 Dec 2020

Applications of Flow Cytometry to COVID-19

New research has helped to develop a flow cytometry-based method of testing that may prove invaluable to enhancing COVID-19 testing capacity.

18 Dec 2020

Developing an Artificial Cell-On-A-Chip

Creating an artificial “cell-on-a chip” that can mimic the function of biological cells is a big goal for synthetic biology.

18 Dec 2020

Developments in Eco-Friendly Chromatography

Recent advancements in chromatography have focussed on cleaning up the process and making it more eco-friendly in order to prevent pollution.

18 Dec 2020

Methods of Organoid Culture

Organoids are a recent development in the field of life sciences which show real promise in helping push drug discovery and therapy into the future.

18 Dec 2020

Understanding the Evolution of Microbial Disease

Understanding the evolution of microbial disease is crucial for our response to potential outbreaks and common diseases in general circulation.

17 Dec 2020

An Overview of Protein Quantification Methods

This article will provide a brief overview of commonly used protein quantification methods and why they are so useful.

17 Dec 2020

What are Filoviruses?

The filovirus refers to any virus that belongs to the Filoviridae family of viruses that sit within the Mononegavirales order.

16 Dec 2020

Mapping Morphogen Signaling Pathways

Morphogens directly influence cell differentiation, inducing specific cellular responses in relation to their concentration.

16 Dec 2020

Do Antimicrobial Mass Medications Work?

Antimicrobial medication use has been rising in agriculture, but its efficacy is being questioned and scientists are warning of detrimental impact on humans.

16 Dec 2020

An Overview of NeuroAIDS

The collection of cognitive and motor dysfunctions associated with HIV infection is known as NeuroAIDS.

16 Dec 2020

Microbial Production of Industrial Chemicals

This article will provide an overview of recent research into ways that scientists are producing industrial chemicals with microorganisms.

15 Dec 2020

Cardiovascular Testing Applications of Biochemistry

Tests that look at changes in biochemistry have an important application in medicine, including point-of-care cardiac testing and monitoring heart failure.

15 Dec 2020