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Pericytes: Purpose and Function

Pericytes are cells that wrap around endothelial cells throughout the body. They regulate blood flow and maintain homeostasis within the body.

26 Nov 2018

How do SSRIs Interact with Monoamine Transporters?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block the reuptake of serotonin by the serotonin transporter (SERT) protein, a type of monoamine transporter.

26 Nov 2018

Metaproteomics Applications

Metaproteomics is increasingly used in the field of environmental microbiology and has recently been applied to the study of the human microbiota.

26 Nov 2018

What is the Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution?

The neutral theory of molecular evolution asserts that the majority of genetic variations within a species are neutral; they are neither positive nor negative.

26 Nov 2018

Antibody Mimetics: An Overview

Antibody mimetics are artificial peptides that behave in a similar fashion to antibodies, and bind to specific antigens.

23 Nov 2018

Monodisperse Gold Nanoparticles

This article describes the techniques used to produce monodisperse gold nanoparticles, including centrifugation and filtration methods.

23 Nov 2018

Hematopoiesis Regulators

Growth factors enable the tight regulation of hematopoiesis, enabling new blood cells to differentiate, proliferate, and mature.

22 Nov 2018

MALDI Mass Spectrometry in Biomedicine

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry enables rapid profiling of various biomolecules from both tissues and biofluids.

22 Nov 2018

What is Metaproteomics?

This article describes the role of metaproteomics, or community proteomics, in environmental microbiology.

22 Nov 2018

Affibody Molecule Discovery and Uses

Affibodies are small molecules that have a high affinity towards a specific protein. They have applications in therapeutics, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

21 Nov 2018

Using Fluorescence Microscopy to Study Bacteria

Fluorescent microscopy has revolutionized the study of bacteria and helped scientists to understand various aspects of their growth, development, and pathogenesis.

21 Nov 2018

In vivo Fluorescence Microscopy

In vivo fluorescence microscopy is an imaging technique that uses fluorescence to image cells within live organisms.

21 Nov 2018

TIRF Microscopy Explained

TIRF microscopy excites fluorophores in a thin region of the specimen. This way, only fluorescent molecules that are close to the solid are excited.

21 Nov 2018

The History of Fluorescence Microscopy

This article describes the history of fluorescence and the development of fluorescence microscopy, with recent advancements.

21 Nov 2018

Advantages of Fluorescent Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles are widely used for fluorescent imaging of cells and tissues. They are safe, modifiable and useful for therapeutic intervention.

20 Nov 2018

Microbiology and Quality Assurance of Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented drink that has gained popularity in recent years. This article describes how kombucha is made and the quality assurance techniques used.

20 Nov 2018

Flow Cytometry vs. Fluorescence Microscopy

Fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry are used to quantify the total number and type of cells in a sample. They differ slightly in their applications.

20 Nov 2018

Assay Development Techniques

This article describes the key factors that need to be taken into account when developing an assay, the reason assays are needed and the challenges that they bring.

20 Nov 2018