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What is an Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay?

Electrophoretic mobility shift assay, sometimes referred to as EMSA, is a sensitive method for investigating nucleic acid-protein binding.

29 Sep 2020

What are Extremophiles?

Extremophiles are organisms that can survive in environmental conditions that are hostile and even lethal for other organisms.

29 Sep 2020

What are Cathepsins (CTS)?

Cathepsins are proteases, which are enzymes that are responsible for degrading proteins. There are around 12 different types of cathepsin.

29 Sep 2020

What is Bloodstain Pattern Forensic Analysis?

In general, bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) refers to the collection and subsequent forensic analysis of bloodstains found at a crime scene.

25 Sep 2020

Pattern Formation and Cell Fate in Development

The scientific perspective behind cell pattern formation involves observing both the principles behind similar cell-patterns and self-organization.

16 Sep 2020

How is Trace Evidence Analyzed in Forensic Cases?

Despite its small size, trace evidence can play a significant role in determining the conclusion of any forensic investigation.

11 Sep 2020

The Use of Nanosensors to Restore Retinal Vision

Researchers from Tübingen University, Germany have determined a method to sensitize the retina to light by selectively targeting failed photoreceptors.

11 Sep 2020

The Use of Microbes in Food

Humans are innovative species. As we have observed natural processes and phenomena, our curiosity has been a driving force behind our progress.

11 Sep 2020

How are Photomultiplier Tubes Used in Flow Cytometry?

Flow cytometers use photodetectors to convert the light of excited fluorophores into photocurrent, which can be digitized.

8 Sep 2020

Microbes and Climate Change

Climate change impacts many aspects of our lives and every environment on earth. Industrial activity is accepted to be the main driving force behind this.

8 Sep 2020

The Use of Microbes in Biofuel Production

Combating climate change requires several approaches in multiple industries.

8 Sep 2020

How are Photodiodes Used in Flow Cytometry?

Photodetectors are used in flow cytometers to translate the excited fluorophore light into photocurrent so that it can be digitally stored and analyzed.

8 Sep 2020

Using Virtual-freezing to Combine Fluorescence Imaging and Flow Cytometry

A team recently determined an imaging method based on optomechanics that overcomes the performance and utility of imaging flow cytometry (IFC).

5 Aug 2020

Using Microbiome Profiling in Clostridium difficile Infection

Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive bacterium that was isolated from the human gut and was found to be responsible for gastric infections.

5 Aug 2020

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Sewage

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to the treatment and control of bacterial infections.

5 Aug 2020

Using Flow Cytometry to Screen Microbes

Thanks to recent developments that have led to improved resolution, flow cytometry can now be applied to the detection and analysis of single-celled microbes.

3 Aug 2020

How are Avalanche Photodiodes Used in Flow Cytometry?

Flow cytometers need a mechanism to turn the light of excited fluorophores into an electronic signal.

3 Aug 2020

Evidence for Stem Cell Transplantation as a Cure for HIV-1

A long-term follow-up study of a second London patient has demonstrated a successful stem cell transplantation from donors harboring an HIV-resistant gene.

3 Aug 2020