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Using Fluorescence Microscopy for Genetic Applications

Fluorescence microscopy is a workhouse technique in the life sciences for tissue analysis, cell structure visualization, and the study of biological processes and interactions.

6 Feb 2024

ChIP-Sequencing: Deciphering Epigenetic Modifications and Gene Regulation

ChIP-seq involves working with the chromatin structure in order to isolate and study the DNA-protein interactions present, thus generating valuable information, such as the target protein binding site upon the DNA, consequently furthering our understanding of epigenetics and gene regulation.

6 Feb 2024

Elevating Microbiome Studies: Efficient Strain Isolation and Analysis through High-Throughput Culturomics

This article talks about microbiome research and how the use of the Dragonfly Discovery system enables the efficient isolation of multiple bacterial strains in a single culture event.

From SPT Labtech 2 Feb 2024

Key Software Innovations for Optimized NGS Library Preparation

This article talks about how the latest features of the firefly Software enhance NGS library preparation while offering an accessible and intuitive interface.

From SPT Labtech 2 Feb 2024

Advancements in Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS)

Ion mobility spectrometry involves the separation of ions based on their mobility in a carrier gas under the influence of an electric field. This technique has applications in different fields, including environmental analysis, food and process control, security, and forensics.

1 Feb 2024

Luminex-Based Immunoassay Systems for Biomedical Labs

Luminex-based immunoassays are advanced diagnostic tools that simultaneously detect multiple proteins and genes, enhancing efficiency in research, clinical, and industrial settings.

31 Jan 2024

How Can Microplate Handlers Supercharge Your Genetic Research?

For insights into the advancements and potential of microplate handlers in genetic research, continue reading.

30 Jan 2024

Insights into Food Fraud

food, fraud, products, health, global

30 Jan 2024

Leveraging FTIR Spectrometers in Biological Research

In the life sciences, FTIR is used for the analysis of both potential therapeutic compounds, as well as studies of the structure and function of biological matter such as proteins.

25 Jan 2024

Advanced Techniques in Soil and Geology Analysis

Soil is the foundation for global food production and is involved in a number of critical environmental and biological processes. With a strong link between soil, geology, and life sciences, there is a wide range of techniques that can be used to understand soil composition and properties.

25 Jan 2024

The Role of Retrotransposons in Shaping Human Genome Evolution

Retrotransposons are a special class of TEs that employ a unique "copy-paste" mechanism to multiply their numbers.

23 Jan 2024

Rheological Insights for Pharmaceutical Formulation Development

Rheology is a crucial aspect of pharmaceutical formulations, providing important information on a formulation's physical characteristics, stability, structure, and drug release rate.

22 Jan 2024

Why Is Cell Expression Profiling Critical to Disease Research?

Single-cell expression profiling is revolutionizing disease research by providing detailed insights into individual cell behavior.

24 Jan 2024

What is Genetic Drift?

Genetic drift is one of the four main factors associated with changes in the gene pool over time. Other factors that lead to genetic changes are mutation, natural selection, and gene flow. This article focuses on genetic drift and its consequences.

18 Jan 2024

Why is Plant Biology Crucial for Sustainable Agriculture?

A greater understanding of plant biology will enable sustainable crop yield improvement and help pave the pay for sustainable agriculture.

16 Jan 2024

Continuous Flow Chemistry for Scalable Drug Synthesis

The utilization of novel technologies in chemistry has significantly contributed to the development of new molecules. In contrast to batch reaction, continuous flow processes have enabled large-scale production of bioactive compounds in the pharma industry.

16 Jan 2024

The Latest Developments in Agrochemical Regulatory Trends

Explore the latest developments in agrochemical regulatory trends and learn how this sector navigates compliance and safety to ensure crop production.

11 Jan 2024

Targeting G-Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in Drug Discovery

GPCRs represent the largest number of targets for approved drugs. Some of the key factors that aided the development of GPCR-targeted drugs include their expression in the plasma membrane, druggability, and interaction with multiple types of chemical entities.

11 Jan 2024

Cell Cycle Regulation: Understanding the Basics of Cellular Division

Cellular division is crucial to the life cycle of cells - ensuring growth, repair, and reproduction. Check out our complete guide to cell cycle regulation.

9 Jan 2024

The Growing Impact of Analytical Techniques in Security

In an era constantly exposed to security threats, chemical and biological attacks, and identity thefts, government bodies, and security agencies are increasingly relying on analytical techniques to predict and prevent criminal activities.

9 Jan 2024