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Benefits of Using an Autosampler in Microdialysis

Microdialysis is a minimally invasive technique for the continuous sampling of extracellular fluid within a tissue.

1 Feb 2019

Progress Towards a Cure for HIV

Progress towards a cure for HIV has been the holy grail for HIV researchers since bursting into the public consciousness in 1981.

30 Jan 2019

Protein Analysis Using Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS)

Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is an analytical technique used to identify differences in density within a sample with nanoscale resolution.

28 Jan 2019

Presenting LC/MS Results in a Publication

LC separates the sample based on its physicochemical properties, then, mass spectroscopy is used to separate analytes based on mass to charge ratio.

28 Jan 2019

Structure of Camelid Antibodies

Camelid antibodies are single-variable, heavy chain-only antibodies (HcAb) that are naturally produced by camelids and sharks.

28 Jan 2019

Growing Fastidious Microorganisms in the Laboratory

Fastidious microorganisms typically grow and multiply very slowly on agar plates and require lots of nutritional supplementation and environmental control.

25 Jan 2019

Camelid Antibodies – Advantages and Limitations

Camelid antibodies (or VHHs) are small, stable nanobodies that permeate the blood-brain-barrier easily. However, they are rapidly cleared from the body.

25 Jan 2019

How are Host Cell Proteins Removed from Biopharmaceuticals?

Removing host cell proteins is crucial, as these proteins are immunogenic and can thus compromise the integrity of the final product.

25 Jan 2019

GC-MS Analysis of CBD and THC

Components of cannabis include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN). One method by which cannabis is analyzed is through GC-MS.

25 Jan 2019

What is Antibody Feeding?

Antibody feeding is a method used to visualize receptor endocytosis and trafficking of neurotransmitter receptors.

25 Jan 2019

Biofilm Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Biofilms are found in many different settings, providing advantages in industry and disadvantages in human health. As these structures are so complex and found in many different environments, there are lots of different tools and techniques used to monitor and analyze them.

23 Jan 2019

What are Camelid Antibodies?

Camelid single-domain antibodies (also known as nanobodies or VHHs) are derived from the Camelidae family of mammals such the llamas, camels, and alpacas. Unlike other antibodies, camelid antibodies lack a light chain and are composed of two identical heavy chains.

23 Jan 2019

How to Write a Scientific Abstract

The abstract of a scientific paper must concisely convey the background, purpose, methodology and conclusions of the published work. This section is visible to the readers even in cases where access to full articles is not available, and is usually published in conference proceedings to outline the content of a talk or seminar.

22 Jan 2019