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Pathway Analysis After Genome-Wide Association Studies

Pathway analysis is used to elucidate the impact of each genetic variant thought to be involved in a disease.

15 Jul 2019

Uses of CRISPR/Cas Biosensing Systems

Recently, the Cas9 enzyme has demonstrated potential as a biosensor, and various Cas effectors are now being applied to molecular diagnostics.

4 Jul 2019

Structure and Function of Proteoglycans

Proteoglycans are ubiquitous molecules that function as critical components of the extracellular matrix.

9 Jul 2019

Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cells: Production and Uses

Oligodendrocytes are involved in the myelination of the axons, which in turn improves the function of the nerves and offers trophic support to longer axons.

9 Jul 2019

Acute Inflammation and the Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade

The movement of leukocytes from the circulatory system to the site of inflammation and subsequent attachment is an integral part of the innate immune system.

4 Jul 2019

Flow Cytometry Techniques used in Medicine and Research

This article describes the combination of flow cytometry with other techniques and the applications of these techniques in medicine and research.

28 Jun 2019

Regulatory Mechanisms Involved in Gene Expression

This article aims to describe the regulatory mechanisms that control gene expression in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

20 Jun 2019

What is Stereology?

Stereology derives three-dimensional information from two-dimensional samples. It is often used to study or compare tissues and organs in the body.

1 Jul 2019

What is AFM-IR?

AFM-IR is an analytical technique used to characterize unknown substances on a nanoscale level by combining atomic force microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.

1 Jul 2019

Understanding Fluorochromes for Use in Flow Cytometry

Fluorescent markers are known as fluorochromes, a term that is used interchangeably with fluorophore. This article explains how fluorochromes work.

1 Jul 2019

Stem Cell Sources, Types, and Uses in Research

This article describes each type of stem cell, as well as some key landmark discoveries and the major applications of stem cells in medicine and research.

1 Jul 2019

Current and Future Applications of Rabbit Monoclonal Antibodies

In most clinical applications, the monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) used are usually of murine origin; however, the small spleen of the mouse is limited in its ability to generate antibodies.

1 Jul 2019

Protein Interaction Studies Using Microfluidics

A valuable application of microfluidics is the study of protein-protein interactions, providing essential insights into cell signaling and gene regulation.

1 Jul 2019

Gene Editing Techniques: ZFNs, TALENs or CRISPR?

This article compares the gene editing techniques, ZFNs, TALENs, and CRISPR>

28 Jun 2019

Flow Cytometry Methodology, Uses, and Data Analysis

This article describes the basic principles of flow cytometry, it's applications and how cytometric data can be analyzed.

28 Jun 2019

Human biomonitoring is a modern movement which aims to monitor and measure the exposure of humans to various environmental substances, natural or synthetic. Many techniques are used in this monitoring, and they could be essential for the safety of our developing world.

11 Jun 2019