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Bioprinting: An Overview

Bioprinting is a method for constructing living tissues through three-dimensional (3D) printing of cells.

17 May 2018

Synthetic Bioluminescence: An Overview

Bioluminescence is an emission of light produced when the enzyme luciferase catalyzes oxidation of its substrate, luciferin.

17 May 2018

What is Tumor Heterogeneity?

As cancer progresses, the tumor begins to consist of more diverse cells with a range of molecular signatures and variable sensitivity to treatment. This is called tumor heterogeneity.

17 May 2018

What are Biofilms?

Biofilms can be described as accumulations of microbial cells which are encompassed in a matrix of polysaccharides (starchy, sugar-like substances).

14 May 2018

Types of Protein Post-Translational Modification

Post-translational modification (PTM) of proteins refers to the chemical changes that occur after a protein has been produced.

10 May 2018

Single-Cell Genomics

Single-cell genomics is an advanced method of classifying individual cells that can define unique traits and identify rare cell types.

10 May 2018

ChIP-Seq Analysis: An Overview

ChIP-seq or chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing is a technique that combines ChIP with next-generation sequencing (NGS).

7 May 2018

Enterovirus 71 Infection

Enterovirus 71 most commonly infects children, where it causes hand, foot and mouth disease. It is often cleared by the immune system but sometimes affects the nervous system.

7 May 2018

The Process of Angiogenesis

The growth and maturation of blood vessels is a highly controlled multistep process called angiogenesis.

7 May 2018

Bioactive Peptides: An Overview

Bioactive peptides are short protein fragments (2−20 amino acids in length) that can influence a multitude of bodily functions.

2 May 2018

TGF-β Signaling Pathway

Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling plays a vital role in regulating cell growth, differentiation, and development in a wide array of biological systems.

2 May 2018

Bioprinting involves the use of 3D printing technology to build tissues and organs. It has been trialed in several areas, including tissue engineering, organ transplantation, drug screening and cancer research.

2 May 2018

What is Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy?

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is an analysis method used the surfaces of various systems, batteries, photovoltaic systems, and some life science applications.

26 Apr 2018

Antibiotics and the Microbiome

Gut microflora are a major component of the human microbiome and have been the subject of research for many years, but no more so than the past year.

26 Apr 2018

The Cell Cycle

The growth and division of a cell is orchestrated into a highly controlled and ordered process called the cell cycle.

25 Apr 2018

Patch Clamp Technique

The patch clamp is a laboratory technique for studying currents in living cells. It is usually carried out by applying a voltage across the cell membrane and measuring the resulting current.

25 Apr 2018

Microbiome-Host Cell Interactions

The microbiome is a vital part of many bodily systems, including the digestive system, the immune system, and the skin. The cells of the microbiome interact with the host cells in each system, influencing health and development.

25 Apr 2018

Adipo-Clear Overview

Adipo-Clear is a technique used to visualize adipocytes and is used in metabolic experiments to further our understanding of the role of fat in the human body.

25 Apr 2018

Silver Nanoparticles and HIV

Nanoparticles are gaining increasing importance in the biological sciences as sensors, labels for cells and molecules, and in therapeutics. Silver nanoparticles are of particular interest due to their special properties.

23 Apr 2018