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Alpha Peptide Foldamers

Foldamers are artificial self-organizing molecules. They can form higher order structures and show cooperatively and heterogeneity in sequences.

24 May 2018

Surface Localized Antimicrobial Display Overview

SLAY is a high-throughput screening platform that identifies novel antimicrobial peptides to combat multi-drug-resistant gram-negative bacteria.

24 May 2018

Heat Shock Proteins

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a type of intracellular protein which are abundant in human cells.

22 May 2018

Drosophila as a Model Organism

Animal models allow scientists to explore human diseases whilst avoiding the ethical issues surrounding human models.

22 May 2018

Ras Genes and Cancer

Ras genes encode proteins that can cause cancer (or become oncogenic) when mutated.

22 May 2018

Zebrafish as a Model Organism

One of the most popular animal models in research is the Zebrafish, a tropical fish which is native to the rice paddies of Asia.

22 May 2018

Cloning Human Cells

Cloning of human cells is a technology that holds the potential to cure many diseases and provide a source of exactly matched transplant tissues and organs.

17 May 2018

Bioprinting: An Overview

Bioprinting is a method for constructing living tissues through three-dimensional (3D) printing of cells.

17 May 2018

Synthetic Bioluminescence: An Overview

Bioluminescence is an emission of light produced when the enzyme luciferase catalyzes oxidation of its substrate, luciferin.

17 May 2018

What is Tumor Heterogeneity?

As cancer progresses, the tumor begins to consist of more diverse cells with a range of molecular signatures and variable sensitivity to treatment. This is called tumor heterogeneity.

17 May 2018

What are Biofilms?

Biofilms can be described as accumulations of microbial cells which are encompassed in a matrix of polysaccharides (starchy, sugar-like substances).

14 May 2018

Types of Protein Post-Translational Modification

Post-translational modification (PTM) of proteins refers to the chemical changes that occur after a protein has been produced.

10 May 2018

Single-Cell Genomics

Single-cell genomics is an advanced method of classifying individual cells that can define unique traits and identify rare cell types.

10 May 2018

ChIP-Seq Analysis: An Overview

ChIP-seq or chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing is a technique that combines ChIP with next-generation sequencing (NGS).

7 May 2018

Enterovirus 71 Infection

Enterovirus 71 most commonly infects children, where it causes hand, foot and mouth disease. It is often cleared by the immune system but sometimes affects the nervous system.

7 May 2018

The Process of Angiogenesis

The growth and maturation of blood vessels is a highly controlled multistep process called angiogenesis.

7 May 2018

Bioactive Peptides: An Overview

Bioactive peptides are short protein fragments (2−20 amino acids in length) that can influence a multitude of bodily functions.

2 May 2018

TGF-β Signaling Pathway

Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling plays a vital role in regulating cell growth, differentiation, and development in a wide array of biological systems.

2 May 2018

Bioprinting involves the use of 3D printing technology to build tissues and organs. It has been trialed in several areas, including tissue engineering, organ transplantation, drug screening and cancer research.

2 May 2018

What is Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy?

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is an analysis method used the surfaces of various systems, batteries, photovoltaic systems, and some life science applications.

26 Apr 2018