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Microscopes in Forensic Epidemiology- An Overview

Forensic epidemiology is a combination of the principles of epidemiology and forensic medicine.

17 Feb 2020

Cell Culture Automation: An Overview

Laboratories that are involved in the scientific fields such as cell biology, pharmaceuticals, cancer biology, and more, rely on the use of cell cultures.

17 Feb 2020

Challenges in Metabolomic Fingerprinting

Biological systems are complex, and deepening our understanding of how they function is at the root of improving human existence.

17 Feb 2020

Proving Monoclonality with PCR

Monoclonality is a term used in biology and medicine referring to a monoclonal cell or a substance.

14 Feb 2020

What are Peptide Decoys?

Peptide decoys are molecules specifically designed to mimic the role of a certain receptor protein, encouraging target entities to interact with them.

14 Feb 2020

Purpose of ADME Studies in Drug Development

ADME studies are used in the drug development process to investigate numerous factors that influence drug action and effectiveness.

14 Feb 2020

Effects of Filtered Coffee on Plasma Metabolites

A new study has confirmed the suggested link between coffee consumption and a reduction in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

14 Feb 2020

DNA Higher-Order Structure Formation

A team has conducted a new study that has revealed how chromatin is formed.

14 Feb 2020

Improving Antibody Affinity Using CRISPR

Could CRISPR be used to stimulate antibody maturation in vitro? This case study by French researchers suggests so, leading to antibodies with high affinity.

14 Feb 2020

Artificial Tissue Implants: Understanding Cell Adhesion to Polymeric Substances

Understanding the adhesion of epithelial cells to different biodegradable, 3D printable polymers is vital for developing new artificial tissue implants.

14 Feb 2020

Examining Coacervate Formation at Protein-Polysaccharide Interfaces

In this case study, Swiss researchers developed a new method to analyze liquid-liquid interfaces during coacervate formation.

14 Feb 2020

Combating Counterfeit Green Tea with Metabolomic Profiling

Scientists have shown that not all green tea is equal and have devised a method to infer the geographic origin of consumer green tea products.

14 Feb 2020

Optogenetics in Cellular Biology and Human Disease Models

Optogenetics is a combination of the manipulation of genes and optics in living tissues.

14 Feb 2020

What is a Protocell?

Formed from the aggregation of abiotic components, protocells are the precursors to modern living cells.

14 Feb 2020

TEM Imaging Modes

Over the years, the electron microscope has been improved upon, with a wide array of TEM imaging modes now available for use.

14 Feb 2020

Imaging Nuclear Structures Using AFM

Atomic force microscopy builds 3D images of nuclear structures by raster scanning the sample and reading height differences.

14 Feb 2020

Antimicrobial Properties of Cannabis

Antibiotics are becoming less effective in the fight against microbial infections. This article looks at the antimicrobial properties of cannabis.

14 Feb 2020

Does Cannabis Interact with the Gut Microbiome?

As more and more countries legalize Cannabis for medicinal and recreational use, studies continue to explore and validate its potential therapeutic effects.

14 Feb 2020