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An Overview of Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis is a form of endocytosis where a cell modifies its plasma membrane to engulf and internalize external matter, creating a phagosome.

22 Dec 2020

Antiviral Immunity and COVID-19

In mammals, antiviral immunity is a process of three stages. Here, we discuss these mechanisms and their role in combating the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

22 Dec 2020

An Overview of Nucleotide Metabolism

The maintenance of nucleotide levels through nucleotide synthesis and nucleotide metabolism is crucial for adequate cellular function.

22 Dec 2020

What is Bioremediation?

Bioremediation mitigates environmental damage by altering environmental conditions to favor microbes and thus promote target pollutant degradation.

22 Dec 2020

Determining Food Structures Using Fluorescence Microscopy

Fluorescence microscopy is used in the food industry to analyze food structure and ensure consistency of quality and detect contaminants and pathogens.

22 Dec 2020

Acidosis and Tumor Progression

Evidence has shown that acidic pH conditions can affect gene expression, leading to tumor cells adapting for growth and survival in these environments.

22 Dec 2020

Analyzing Neuroimmune Cell Populations Using Flow Cytometry

By using a digestion protocol, researchers were able analyze neural cells and leukocytes with flow cytometry.

21 Dec 2020

History of Antimicrobial Discovery

The history of antimicrobial discovery has been a long and storied one, culminating in strides in the fight against human disease.

21 Dec 2020

Role of Lipids in Cancer

Lipids are highly complex molecules and one of the hallmarks of cancer is an altered lipid metabolism.

21 Dec 2020

Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) and the Microbiome

Recent research is uncovering the link between exposure to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and changes in the gut microbiome.

21 Dec 2020

What are Glycosphingolipids?

Glycosphingolipids, found in eukaryotic plasma membranes, are comprised of a ceramide backbone that has a glycan covalently bound to it.

21 Dec 2020

An Overview of Fluorescent Protein Tags

A fluorescent tag, commonly referred to as a label or probe, is a fluorophore that may be used to determine the distribution and quantity of a target biomolecule.

21 Dec 2020

Production of Itaconic Acid in Microorganisms

Itaconic acid (2-methylidenebutanedioic acid) can be produced by microorganisms and has commercial value as a precursor of polymers, chemicals and fuels.

21 Dec 2020