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What are Fluorescent Proteins?

After the discovery of green fluorescent protein (GFP) in 1961, fluorescent proteins have been fused to various proteins and enzymes in order to visualize them.

28 Nov 2018

mRNA Display: Applications in Research

mRNA display is a technique that can identify proteins which bind to specific regions in DNA. This method has several advantages over other methods, such as yeast-to-hybrid, immunoprecipitation, phage display and others.

27 Nov 2018

Holliday Junctions in DNA Replication

Holliday junctions can be formed during genetic recombination and affect many biological processes, including DNA replication and gene regulation.

27 Nov 2018

Fluorescence Microscopy vs. Light Microscopy

At its core, fluorescence microscopy is a form of light microscopy that uses many extra features to improve its capabilities.

27 Nov 2018

MALDI-TOF in Organic Chemistry

MALDI-TOF allows organic chemistry researchers to quickly and accurately determine polymer, protein and nucleic acid masses.

27 Nov 2018

Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy Applications

TIRF microscopy is a technique used to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio in imaging. It can be applied to the study of cells and their processes.

27 Nov 2018

Pericytes: Purpose and Function

Pericytes are cells that wrap around endothelial cells throughout the body. They regulate blood flow and maintain homeostasis within the body.

26 Nov 2018

How do SSRIs Interact with Monoamine Transporters?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block the reuptake of serotonin by the serotonin transporter (SERT) protein, a type of monoamine transporter.

26 Nov 2018

Metaproteomics Applications

Metaproteomics is increasingly used in the field of environmental microbiology and has recently been applied to the study of the human microbiota.

26 Nov 2018

What is the Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution?

The neutral theory of molecular evolution asserts that the majority of genetic variations within a species are neutral; they are neither positive nor negative.

26 Nov 2018

Antibody Mimetics: An Overview

Antibody mimetics are artificial peptides that behave in a similar fashion to antibodies, and bind to specific antigens.

23 Nov 2018

Monodisperse Gold Nanoparticles

This article describes the techniques used to produce monodisperse gold nanoparticles, including centrifugation and filtration methods.

23 Nov 2018

Hematopoiesis Regulators

Growth factors enable the tight regulation of hematopoiesis, enabling new blood cells to differentiate, proliferate, and mature.

22 Nov 2018

MALDI Mass Spectrometry in Biomedicine

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry enables rapid profiling of various biomolecules from both tissues and biofluids.

22 Nov 2018

What is Metaproteomics?

This article describes the role of metaproteomics, or community proteomics, in environmental microbiology.

22 Nov 2018

Affibody Molecule Discovery and Uses

Affibodies are small molecules that have a high affinity towards a specific protein. They have applications in therapeutics, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

21 Nov 2018

Using Fluorescence Microscopy to Study Bacteria

Fluorescent microscopy has revolutionized the study of bacteria and helped scientists to understand various aspects of their growth, development, and pathogenesis.

21 Nov 2018