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Regulatory T Cells and Cancer

Regulatory T cells are responsible for modulating the activity of B and T lymphocytes. They have been linked to both the inhibition and growth of cancer.

9 Mar 2018

Poliovirus Infection

Polio is caused by the poliovirus, a member of the picornavirus family which infects the neuromuscular system and causes a deadly disease.

9 Mar 2018

Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) is a method for detecting copy number changes using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

7 Mar 2018

Influenza A Structure

This article describes the structure of the influenza A virus. The virus uses surface proteins called haemagglutinin and neuraminidase to enter host cells.

7 Mar 2018

Mechanisms of DNA Repair

There are two general classes of DNA repair; the direct reversal of the chemical process generating the damage and the replacement of damaged nucleotides.

6 Mar 2018

Influenza A Infection

This article describes the methods employed by the Influenza A virus to infect human and other eukaryotic cells.

5 Mar 2018

Homologous Recombination

This article describes the process of homologous recombination, including the formation of Holliday junctions, the DBSR pathway and the SDSA pathway.

5 Mar 2018

Glucose Transporter Proteins

This article describes the glucose transporter proteins (SGLT and GLUT), which use active transport and facilitative diffusion for glucose uptake.

2 Mar 2018

Complement System Overview

The article describes the components of the complement system and its involvement in the recognition and killing of pathogens.

2 Mar 2018

Functions of BRCA1/2 Gene Products

This article describes the carried out by the BRCA1/2 signaling pathways, and the reasons why mutations in these genes increase the risk of cancer.

1 Mar 2018

Glucagon Signaling Pathway

This article describes the glucagon signaling pathway, an important process used to maintain blood glucose homeostasis.

1 Mar 2018

What are Actin Motor Proteins?

This article describes the structure of the actin motor protein, myosin, and its utilization in normal cellular processes.

1 Mar 2018

Single Molecule Experiments in Life Sciences

Single-molecule experiments (SMEs) have contributed various tools to the build and design of highly sensitive and precise scientific instruments.

28 Feb 2018

rRNA, tRNA, and mRNA Modifications

This article describes the production of 18S, 5.8S, 28s, and 5S rRNAs in eukaryotes, and post-translational modifications of tRNA and mRNA.

28 Feb 2018

Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscopy

This article provides an overview of serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBEM) and the challenges that researchers are working to overcome.

26 Feb 2018

Paper-based Analytical Devices Overview

This article provides an overview of paper-based analytical devices and their applications in clinical diagnostics, biosensors and food technology.

26 Feb 2018

Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscopy Applications

This article describes the applications of serial block-face scanning electron microscopy in neuroscience, cardiology, opthamology and material science.

26 Feb 2018

Top-Down Approach Overview

This article describes the top-down approach to systems biology and its applications in proteomics and transcriptomics.

22 Feb 2018

Miniature Mass Analyzers

A miniature mass spectrometer (MS)/mass analyzer is a handheld device used to measure the mass/charge ratio of ionized atoms or other electrified substances.

27 Feb 2018