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An Introduction to IR Nanochemical Mapping

IR nanochemical mapping involves combining atomic force microscopy and infrared microscopy to map the chemical properties of a sample at a nanoscale.

3 Jun 2019

Capillary GC/MS: The Basics.

This article provides a basic overview of the components of capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (capillary GC/MS).

3 Jun 2019

Acetolactate Synthase Structure, Function, and Drug Development

Acetolactate synthase, also known as acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS), is an enzyme involved in the branched chain amino acid biosynthesis pathway.

3 Jun 2019

What are Optical Tweezers?

Optical tweezers are also known as optical traps. They exploit the phenomenon of light exerting force on matter. Ashkin

30 May 2019

Validating Micro-CT for Forensic Investigations

Micro-CT can be used as a complementary method to histology in post-mortem examinations and other forensic investigations.

29 May 2019

Plasmon-enhanced Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Plasmon-enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy is a useful tool for imaging cells and other samples on a single-molecule level.

29 May 2019

On-Chip Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

The use of FTIR in biological research is expanding, as it provides a non-destructive approach for extracting biochemical information from a sample.

24 May 2019

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Translation in Eukaryotes

This article provides a step by step account of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) translation and the molecular machinery involved in this process.

24 May 2019

Mammalian Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Transcription

This article describes the transcription of the 13 genes encoded within mitochondrial DNA. This process is essential for the production of cellular energy.

24 May 2019

Mass Spectrometry as a Tool in Forensic Science

Mass spectrometry is commonly used by forensic scientists for the screening and identification of known and unknown substances.

24 May 2019

Deletion Mapping Explained

Deletion mapping is a specialized genetic mapping technique that enables scientsts to determine the location of a specific gene on a chromosome.

24 May 2019

Applying Nanomechanics to Biology

Nanomechanics is an emerging field that involves the study of the mechanical properties of biological and physical systems at the nanoscale.

24 May 2019

Analytical Techniques Employed in Microbial Forensics

This article describes the analytical techniques used in microbial forensics, including MPS, traditional DNA testing and the need for new techniques.

24 May 2019

Short Hairpin RNA (shRNA) Interference: Therapeutic Applications

Short Hairpin RNA (shRNA) interference has many therapeutic applications, and research is still ongoing into new areas of focus.

23 May 2019

Protein Crystallography Common Problems, Tips, and Advice

Crystals used in protein crystallography are highly delicate and require multiple steps to ensure that the sample is pure and stable for analysis.

23 May 2019

Importance of Colocalization Studies

When the generation of photons by two or more different fluorescent markers overlaps during fluorescence microscopy, colocalization is said to have occurred.

22 May 2019

Micromanipulation Applications: Food, Genetics, Fertility & Electrophysiology

This article describes the applications of micromanipulation in the food industry as well as genetics, electrophysiology and transgenic animal production.

22 May 2019

Understanding Synthetic Epigenetics

Synthetic epigenetics is an upcoming field of biology that involves modifying existing epigenetic pathways by constructing artificial and specific pathways.

22 May 2019

What is Reflection-contrast Microscopy?

Reflection-contrast microscopy is said to bridge the gap between light microscopy and electron microscopy and is considered to be a very important analytical tool.

22 May 2019