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Discover the real differences between Stain-Free and No-Stain western blotting. Compare speed, sensitivity, workflow, and equipment to choose the best method.
In this blog, we discuss a recent paper by Wei et al. (2026), which uncovered a new mechanism by which tumor cells use the nervous system to bolster their position in the body.
In this blog, we discuss how flow cytometry is used to support cancer immunotherapy research, from characterizing immune cell populations to understanding treatment responses.
In this blog, we discuss how flow cytometry was used to examine metastatic dormancy, revealing a new role for immune cells in regulating this process.
In this blog, we provide tips and advice on generating a high-quality sample for flow cytometry.
In this article, we speak to Professor Ruth Roberts about her career in science.
In this blog, we’ve compiled our top tips and steps to follow when designing multicolor flow cytometry panels.
In this blog, we discuss the effect of stress on the immune system and whether mindfulness has scientific merit in counteracting its influence.
In this blog, we discuss the role of the brain in anticipating infection, priming the immune system, and avoiding the spread of sickness.
In this blog, we explore the intricate role of ADP-ribosylation in health and disease.
In this blog, we have compiled our top ten tips to assist you with the selection of fluorophores for your imaging experiments.
For this Halloween blog, we’re taking a taste of something slightly different: cell cannibalism.
In this blog, we discuss the realities of pig-to-human lung transplantation.
In this blog, we discuss the impact of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) on the risk of dementia and AD.
In this blog, we discuss a recent study that used CAR T-cell therapy in a subset of gastric cancer patients
In this blog, we explore the clinical significance of teplizumab for type 1 diabetes.
In this blog, we will discuss the role of T cells in the vaccine-induced immune response and the key challenges in achieving long-lasting and broad-spectrum immunity.
In this blog, we discuss a recent paper investigating how the gut microbiota of foals in the first few months of life predicts their athletic performance and risk of disease in later life.
In this blog, we discuss how CAR T cell-therapy could be used to treat autoimmune disease.
In this blog, we discuss a new approach to selectively targeting diseased cells in motor neuron disease.
In this blog, we explore the potential of neural stem cells to rejuvenate brain function and ameliorate disease.
In this blog, we delve into the specific effects of sleep on the immune response.
In this blog, we discuss a recent paper studying the effect of depleting Tregs in lung cancer treatment.
In this blog, we discuss the effectiveness of brain stimulation as a home-based treatment for depression.
In this blog, we speak to Prof Ana Domingos about her career.
In this blog, we discuss how bsAbs are gaining traction as a novel treatment strategy for NSCLC and showing great promise in combination therapy in clinical trials.
In this blog, we speak to Prof Dawn Bowdish about her career.
In this blog, we discuss recent advances in bacterial cancer therapy (BCT).
In this blog, we discuss a recent paper by Parr-Cortes et al. (2024) which investigates how human stress affects the emotional state of dogs.
In this blog, we discuss a new study highlighting the negative impact of smoking on the immune system.
In this blog, we speak to Professor Hugh Perry, who collaborated with Siamon to advance our understanding of macrophages in the brain, about his career journey in neuroimmunology.
In this blog, we will discuss the pathological implications associated with IL-17A and current therapeutic treatments for diseases.
In this blog, we discuss a recent study investigating how genetics influences happiness across different ages and ancestral backgrounds.
In this blog, we discuss bacterial vampirism, a phenomenon describing how certain pathogens are attracted to human blood.
In this blog, we discuss the use of genetically engineered pigs for heart xenotransplantation.
In this blog, we speak to Professor Hsi-Hsien Lin, who worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Siamon’s lab, about his career to date.
In this blog, we discuss the approval of donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to target and clear amyloid plaques in the brain, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
In this blog, we discuss best practices for titrating your antibodies for flow cytometry.
In this blog, we discuss new insights about how DCs control immune responses in the tumor microenvironment and the implications for immunotherapy.
We spoke to Professor Luisa Martinez-Pomares about her career path and research interests.
In this blog, we discuss the efficacy of a small molecule for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
In this blog, we discuss the role of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in cancer and their potential as therapeutic targets.
We spoke to Professor Alan Ezekowitz, who undertook his doctoral studies in Siamon’s lab, about his diverse scientific career.
In this blog, we discuss some of the key findings implicating the brain as a master manipulator of the immune system and disease states.
In this blog, we discuss a recent paper by Herbst et al. (2023) in which they shine a new light on the mechanisms that drive purring in cats.
We spoke to Professor Jon Austyn, Siamon’s first graduate student who carried out the original research identifying F4/80, about his remarkable scientific career.
In this blog, we will delve into how the microorganisms residing in our intestines can impact the anti-tumor response triggered by immune checkpoint blockade therapy.
In this blog, we discuss a recent study by Misetic et al. (2023) in which they investigated the mechanisms behind the immune-regulatory role of the TIME and how components of the TIME could be used as biomarkers to predict response to immunotherapy.
In this blog, we cover some key considerations to keep in mind when presenting your data, with a particular focus on the differences between an external and internal audience.
In this blog, we discuss the recent approval of dostarlimab (Jemperli), a PD-1 inhibitor, in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for endometrial cancer.
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invites researchers to share their own experiences of being a woman in science. In this article, we speak to Dr Helen Wright about her career.
In this blog, we will discuss recent advances in the development of transplant-ready pig kidneys as a source of lifesaving organs for ESRD patients.
In this blog, we discuss a recent discovery showing that the protein CD5L is associated with immunoglobulin M in the circulation.
In this blog, we discuss some of the research investigating the beneficial effects of exercise on anticancer immunity.
We spoke to Professor Lynn Morris about her impressive scientific career, from working on F4/80 in Professor Gordon’s lab as a student to her significant achievements in HIV research and vaccine discovery.
In this blog, we will discuss the different methods utilized to treat Crohn's disease, including the more commonly used biologics and the newly approved Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, upadacitinib.
In this blog, we take a look at a new class of drugs, known as senolytics, that target so-called “zombie” cells and how this provides the potential to treat diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease.
In this blog, we discuss new research from Meyer et al. (2022), suggesting that mild manipulation from T. gondii increases a gray wolf’s risk-taking behaviors, with potentially fatal consequences.
In this blog, we will discuss what RBD is, treatments for the condition, and what is thought to cause it. We will also look at the link between this rare sleep disorder and the onset of certain neurodegenerative disorders.
In this blog Siamon Gordon tells us about his life and career, with an impressive scientific pedigree and immense contributions to macrophage research over the past 50 years
In this blog, we discuss a recent study by Carmona-Pérez et al., in which they investigate the role of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF-5) axis in the predisposition of CD4 T cells to apoptosis during HIV infection.
In this blog, we discuss the concept of immunometabolism, including a new study published by Hooftman et al. (2023) in Nature showing how a molecule derived from mitochondrial metabolism can trigger inflammation, providing insights into the versatile functions of these organelles beyond energy production.
This blog discusses how both UV radiation and non-UV pathways can promote melanoma.
In this blog we’ve compiled our top tips to make your writing process as easy (or at least tolerable) as possible.
In this blog, we explore the research behind a new potential vaccine against African Swine Fever.
This blog outline what is currently known about depression and anti-depressants, in the context of brain biochemistry.
This blog takes a look at recent advances in CAR T-cell therapies, which allow CAR expression and release of cytokines in a controllable manner.
In this blog, we discuss the results and clinical implications of this new study investigating the benefits of FMT in cats.
This blog discusses a recently discovered form of regulated cell death known as erebosis, found in the guts of fruit flies.
In this blog, Patrick Penndorf writes about neuroimmunology, the connection between neuroscience and immunology research. This blog was awarded joint 2nd place in the 2022 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
In this blog, Rowan Cox, tells the story of the spread of the Marteilia parasite in cockles. This blog was awarded joint 2nd place in the 2022 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
2022 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition winning article. Katie Lee uses an “it takes a village” analogy to explain how it is the combination of multiple factors that tips the balance toward melanoma formation.
Find out who won the 2022 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invited researchers to share their own experiences of being a woman in science. In this article, we speak to Associate Professor Carolyn Carr about her career.
In this blog, we take a look at the career of Dr Philippa Marrack, an immunologist whose research helped shed light on T cell development and function.
At Bio-Rad, we recognize the need for cutting-edge flow cytometry at all stages of the drug discovery process, so we have partnered with Xybion to provide a solution for compliance-ready flow cytometry with the ZE5 Cell Analyzer.
In this blog, we outline some of the considerations for whether it is time to upgrade your flow cytometer.
This blog takes a look at a study by Bergström et al. that examined the DNA from ancient wolves to help answer the origins of dogs from wolf populations.
This blog discusses viruses like herpes simplex and hepatitis B, that like a zombie return once you think they have been defeated.
In this guest blog, we dive into the structure and function of myelin and the consequences of myelin-associated diseases.
In this blog, Lab Crunches Editor, Kimberley Bryon-Dodd shares her journey from scientist to science communicator and her top tips for getting started in this field.
In this guest blog, the 2021 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition Winner, Keira Lee Rice, discusses the placenta.
Where do new genes come from? This guest blog by Md Hassan Uz-Zaman discusses this question and how our view on this has evolved over time.
In this guest blog, Temitayo Bamgbose, a graduate student at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, discusses PITs, a tactic utilized by the immune system to eliminate pathogens.
In this guest blog, Katie Lowles discusses mucins, proteins that form protective mucous barriers in epithelial cells, and recent research highlighting the therapeutic potential of mucins.
This blog discusses xenotransplantation, the groundbreaking experimental procedure, where a man with end stage heart failure received a donor heart from a genetically-modified pig.
In this guest blog, Sabine Hahn, a researcher who focuses on the dynamic regulation of chromatin structure and how that influences chromosome segregation during mitosis, discusses pRB’s vital role in cancer epigenetics.
In this guest blog, Grace Gregory discusses Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), some of the different treatment approaches being used, and why finding the most appropriate treatment for NSCLC isn’t always straightforward
This blog discusses some best practices for storing and using your antibodies to get the most out of them in your experiments.
In this guest blog, Katie Lowles discusses the circadian clock and why it is important for human health.
In this blog, we discuss Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRSS)-resistant pigs and how this could help alleviate the economic burden of porcine disease.
If your IP technique is something that you are trying to improve, this blog has advice to help you to get better immunoprecipitation results.
In this blog, we discuss the importance of antibody validation and highlight steps you can take to ensure you generate publication-quality data.
In this blog, we cover some key considerations for multicolor flow cytometry panel design, and highlight handy tools to help you get great results from the offset.
In this guest blog for Lab Crunches, Shermaine Thein explores the concept of aging and why how old we are may not be as simple as just a number.
This blog was awarded 3rd place in the 2021 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
This blog was awarded 2nd place in the 2021 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
In this blog, we discuss new research that reveals how M. bovis manipulates bovine, but not human, macrophage defenses to cause disease, and helps explain why tuberculosis bacteria have more luck in separate hosts.
The winning submission in the 2021 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
Find out who won the 2021 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
In this guest blog, we summarize some of the various hypotheses that have been proposed over the years for the development of Alzheimer's diseases, and the more recent idea that gut microbiota may play a role in disease development.
This blog gives an overview of the history of the STimulator of Interferon Genes (STING) pathway and highlights why pharmaceutical companies are making a beeline to develop STING agonists.
This blog highlights the threat that canine distemper virus poses to the Amur tiger and discusses whether vaccinating these tigers could help protect them from extinction.
This blog highlights the basic principles of spectral flow cytometry and some of its advantages over conventional flow cytometry.
AKT is an extremely important kinase in human health, playing an intricate role in coordinating fundamental signaling pathways. This blog discusses a “hotspot” mutation, called E17K, that can cause constant AKT activation and wreak havoc on cell homeostasis.
This guest blog discusses impostor syndrome in graduate school and practical steps you can take to combat these feelings.
In this guest blog, Christine Lalonde, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Laurentian University, Canada, shares her experience of a multidisciplinary research career and her tips for others starting out in a multidisciplinary field.
This blog discusses a paper published in Cell Host and Microbe by Bruggisser et al. (2020) that shows that CD31 is crucial for C. perfringens pathogenesis in pigs.
In this guest blog, Priyankaa Pitcheshwar, a PhD student working in the area of adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing in the context of cancer, tells us about the hopes of targeting this mechanism for disease treatment.
In this guest blog, Janielle Cuala, tells us about an interesting link between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes and the research her lab is doing in this area.
This guest blog takes a look at pattern recognition receptors and how they mount an immune response against viruses.
Design robust experiments and troubleshoot existing protocols for measuring apoptosis by flow cytometry, by following the advice in this blog.
Guest contributor, Marta González-Prieto shares her love story with her PhD project and how despite initial challenges they eventually got the happy ending that they dreamed of.
This guest blog examines a paper published by Caddy et al. (2020) in EMBO Journal that sheds new light on anti-nucleoprotein antibodies and clearance of viral infections that could have important implications for vaccine design.
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invited researchers to share their own experiences of being a women in science. In this article, we speak to Assistant Professor Lynda Coughlan about her career.
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invited researchers to share their own experiences of being a women in science. In this article, we speak to Professor Sara Mole about her career.
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invited researchers to share their own experiences of being a women in science. In this article, we speak to Olivia Blondheim, a PhD Student at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Biology.
Learn about the different tools for studying apoptosis by flow cytometry and how to use them to get the best results.
Can T cells influence our brain function? In this guest blog, we explore the contribution of T cells to learning and memory.
In this guest blog, Emma Green tells us why the value of a PhD is more than just your research and what she learned from the experience.
This blog discusses the CRISPR technology that was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Bio-Rad has searched through our catalog to show you some of our antibodies with hilarious names from Pokemon to dinosaurs.
In this guest blog, we take a look at some of the areas outside of allergy that mast cells play a role in.
Guest contributor Zill-e-Anam Shares her tips for staying on track when you have to switch PhD project, for reasons outside of your control.
In this blog, we will explain what alamarBlue is and how it works, and then explore three main benefits of this reagent.
In this guest blog, Sabine shares the research challenges caused by the pandemic and how her lab has implemented small changes to how they work for the benefit of the whole research group.
This blog will take you through the basics of IP so you can get successful results from the outset.
In this guest blog, we discuss ghost tangles, the remains of tau (found after neuronal death), and their effects.
In this guest blog, Emma Green discusses why cell replacement therapy may offer hope for restoring movement in people with Parkinson's Disease.
In this blog, guest contributor Shermaine Thein shares some of the insights that she has learned about aging as a graduate student stepping into the realm of geroscience.
This blog describes the forces that cells undergo during sorting, and practical steps you can take to minimize cell stress and get great results in your downstream applications, like RNA sequencing.
In this blog, we examine why understanding the oxygen sensing mechanisms of cells was worthy of a Nobel Prize and interview Professor Sir Peter Ratcliffe, one of the three recipients of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2019.
In this blog, Guest Writer Samantha Zambuto shares her perspective on why it is important that scientists study women’s health.
This blog takes a look at the career of June Almeida, who became a pioneer in the imaging and identification of viruses.
This article was awarded 3rd place in the 2020 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
This article was awarded 2nd place in the 2020 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition.
This blog discusses the CCR5 co-receptor and the role that it could play in an HIV cure, as well as the patients who appear to be in long-term remission.
This blog discusses the reasons why non-animal derived recombinant antibodies are something that both antibody suppliers and researchers should consider.
The winners of the 2020 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition are revealed.
Read the winning article of the 2020 Bio-Rad Science Writing Competition by Alex Du Feu.
In this blog, we discuss the potential for a monoclonal antibody to neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
In this blog, our Flow Cytometry Research Associate shares 9 top tips to generate publication-worthy flow plots in a format that reviewers would like to see.
Sometimes our immune systems launch an excessive, disproportionate response to a real infection, called a "cytokine storm". This blog looks at cytokine storms and the role they may play in COVID-19 pathogenesis.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March all over the world to highlight the many achievements of women. To mark the occasion, in this blog, we take a look at three female scientists who have made major contributions to the antibody field.
This blog contains our top tips to help you be more organized and do the best possible science.
This blog post focuses on BrdU and top tips and tricks for conducting a BrdU labeling experiment to help you troubleshoot any BrdU blues.
In the wake of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, social distancing has meant that labs all over the world have needed to temporarily shut. Read our blog on 9 things that scientists can do to stay productive while working at home.
Stuart Weston PhD, coronavirologist, shares his insights on what it is like being a researcher in coronaviruses during the 2020 pandemic.
This blog tells the story of rapamycin’s discovery, identification of the mTOR signaling pathway, and highlights the important role that basic research plays in translational medicine.
This blog is written to help you perfect your IHC-paraffin technique. It focuses on some of the key stages so that you can achieve publication-quality results.
Bio-Rad's Flow Cytometry Research Associate, Sharon shares her experience of transitioning from academic research to working in an industry setting in this blog.
2020 is the start of a new decade. Take inspiration from other scientists and set yourself goals for the year ahead.
Discover the most festive offerings in our portfolios and their associated “Festive Factor” scores.
In this podcast, we explain what International Non-proprietary Names are, and the logic behind their use.
In this blog, we take a look at sandwich and competitive ELISAs and highlight some of our top ELISA tips.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) are widely used for the detection and quantification of proteins, peptides, hormones, and other substances in a sample. This two-part blog looks at the four main types: direct, indirect, sandwich and competitive ELISAs.
This blog discusses phosphorylation, a common regulator of signal transduction pathways and the role of inappropriate phosphorylation events in cancer.
In this guest blog, Dr Elisa Vitiello shares her tips on making the transition from being a PhD student to getting your first job in academic research as a postdoc.
This blog takes a look at the logic behind the names of monoclonal antibody drugs and implications of the more recent changes in the naming structure.
This blog examines new findings that suggest the brain is far more resilient than we have assumed, and that challenge the idea that some functions are irreversibly lost after death.
This blog discusses the three basic types of controls that should be included in a western blot experiment and provides a good starting point for troubleshooting any western blotting woes that you may encounter.
In this podcast, Bio-Rad reviews three popular methods for studying cell proliferation: using thymidine analogs, quantifying DNA content, and detecting markers.
In this podcast, you will learn how to use the different types of viability dyes and exclude dead cells from flow cytometry assays.
In this podcast, learn how to prepare blood samples ready for flow cytometry experiments with Bio-Rad’s top three tips.
This blog discusses a recent study by Bohn et al. (2018) that highlights a mechanism that melanoma utilizes to subvert the immune response.
This blog highlights how A.I technology is being used to shape scientific discoveries and research direction.
Learn how you can optimize your conditions to improve detection of rare populations by flow cytometry in this podcast from Bio-Rad.
Krishnamoorthy et al. (2018) have identified enucleated neutrophil cell bodies, known as ‘ghosts’, as driving Th17 cell inflammation in severe asthma.
The 2018 Nobel Prize announcements brought exciting news of two prizes awarded in recognition of ground-breaking achievements in the antibody field.
This blog focuses on gastrointestinal organoids and their role in advancing cancer research and therapy.
This blog post discusses the discovery of SUMO and the importance of SUMOylation in cell cycle regulation and cellular proliferation.
Listen to Bio-Rad’s top tips for studying SUMOylation in our podcast.
Learn Bio-Rad’s practical tips for controlling your BrdU experiments in our podcast.
This blog features some of our top sample preparation tips for flow cytometry and examples of blood and tumor sample preparation.
This blog takes a look at how gut microbiota may play a role in anti-tumor immune responses.
Learn more about a groundbreaking discovery in Babraham pigs that has significantly improved its usefulness as an immunological model.
This blog discusses the PD-1 (programmed cell death-1) pathway and two licensed immunotherapy drugs that target it, pembrolizumab and nivolumab.
Th2A cells are a recently identified subset of T helper cells type 2 (Th2). This blog looks at the role of Th2A cells in allergy.
This blog discusses therapeutic drug monitoring and why it is used for conditions such as IBD to ensure that treatment remains safe and effective.
Baranska et al. (2018) identify macrophage dynamics as being key to tattoos lasting. This blog examines why tattoos are so difficult to remove.
Learn how to build better panels for flow cytometry through optimizing for antigen density, using a dump channel and including viability markers.
We examine SUMOylation, the effect of their aberrant SUMOylation on signaling pathways and the potential of SUMO inhibitors in cancer therapy.
We examine the history of Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF R), the EGF R family and function along with how EGF R promotes cancer development.
This blog describes scientific findings describing the mechanism behind the failure of beta cells to proliferate in patients with type 2 diabetes
Discover new studies describing the auto-immune mechanism associated with the development of Parkinson's Disease.
This blog describes studies demonstrating the beneficial role of commensal bacteria in treating microbial infections and antibiotic resistance.
Discover the features of rats that make them ideal animal models for scientific research and new discoveries generated using transgenic rat models.
Learn how a new tool from Bio-Rad simplifies knowing what markers to use to identify certain immune cell types.
Our second part of BrdU in adult neurogenesis research, describes “the dark side of BrdU” and how you can carefully control BrdU labeling experiments
The first of a two part series describing how BrdU revolutionized the field of neurogenesis.
This blog post describes the mechanisms by which macrophages induce insulin resistance in the obese state.
This post describes the role of monocytes in heart disease and whether monocyte infiltration into the heart exacerbates disease or aids in its repair.
This blog post highlights major research findings on ZIKV in 2016, and provides a perspective on how scientists addressed this public health issue.
We are excited to share that Bio-Rad was named as the CiteAb Custom Antibody Supplier of the year.
This blog post will take you through the various gating strategies for effective flow cytometry analysis.
Fluorescent proteins have expanded the capabilities of scientists, thus allowing observations that would not have been possible without them.
Researchers partnered with Bio-Rad to engineer high affinity, highly specific inhibitor antibodies to the active site region of a WNV proteinase.
This blog post highlights autophagy as a therapeutic strategy for neurodegeneration.
While insects are not the deadliest animals they can significantly impact human health. Learn about the killer bug and Asian giant hornet.
In this blog post we highlight some the current potholes on the road to reproducible antibodies.
This blog post defines critical reagents and best practices for their characterization.
We describe the different types of ELISAs, the advantages and disadvantages of each and what to consider before choosing an ELISA technique.
This blog post highlights the key ubiquitin E3 ligases currently considered molecular drug targets.
Learn more about the biology of the transmissible canine cancer CTVT and why it is a biological curiosity of significant magnitude in this blog post.
This blog post discusses recent pre-clinical studies that suggest monocytes could be applied in a related manner to the treatment of diseases.
This blog describes the triggers & mechanisms that lead to death by apoptosis, as well as assays for measuring apoptosis in your research.
Within the immune response to cancer macrophages present both a problem and solution. This post describes how they can assist with tumor clearance.
This blog post highlights novel gene-editing strategies to protect pigs against dangerous pathogens.
HuCAL technology was used to develop high specificity, high affinity antibodies to distinguish between protein isoforms with only minor differences.
In this blog post we simplify the Flow Cytometry process in five easy steps that will ensure successful results.
The GATA family of transcription factors is emerging as key players in establishing new biomarkers for rapid and accurate detection of cancer. Find out more...
The new finding of trained immunity challenges the basic tenets of immunology, blurring the line that separates innate and adaptive immunity.
In this blog post, we describe the history, epidemiology and biology of the Zika virus.
This blog post provides insight on how to improve your assay sensitivity by selecting antibodies based on binding strength as well as affinity.
Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and tell the story of how monoclonal antibodies for research purposes came to be.
This blog post discusses TidyBlot and how it does not detect IgG heavy and light chains in your co-IP experiment.
This blog post provides an update on the current Ebola epidemic, citing evidence that the virus can linger in immune privileged sites inside the body.
With over 35 years of experience with antibodies, we offer our expert advice for taking care of your antibodies for consistent results.
"There has been a paradigm shift in how the treatment of diseases is approached." This post describes how genome sequencing is revolutionizing the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
This blog post describes the applicability of recombinant antibody fragments from a naive antibody library for immuno-MRM based quantification.
This blog post describes the current efforts and streams of thought for generating antibody validation standards to address the scientific reproducibility crisis
This blog post describes how your choice of cooking method may increase your risk for developing a range of diseases, including Alzheimer's
This post describes how natural phosphatase inhibitors impact on human health.
This post describes crucial markers and useful markers to study aberrant cell proliferation.
This post describes what tandem dyes are and what to keep in mind when incorporating them into your flow cytometry panels.
This post describes how mutations in proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes account for tumorigenesis.
This post describes what an isotype control is and how one could be beneficial in your multi-color flow cytometry experiments.
Have a group of researchers really found the key to a cure to the currently incurable Dengue virus? Find out here...
This post describes a few key factors to consider when designing intracellular flow cytometry experiments.
This post provides flow cytometry novices with a basic overview of how to design a multi-color flow cytometry panel.
