
What Assays are used for Drug Discovery & Development?
Historically, new drugs have been discovered through the random screening of active ingredients from natural sources and then validation of…
Fri, Jan 27, 2023

What are the differences between IHC and ISH and how do they help in the fight against cancer?
Immunohistochemistry Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is an invaluable tool for the detection, localization, and quantification of antigens in preserved tissue for research…
Fri, Jan 27, 2023

What are the Advantages of Using Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) Cells?
Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells have emerged as the gold standard in the production of biologics. Their unique combination of…
Fri, Jan 27, 2023

Why do we need Recombinant Proteins?
Proteins are the workhorse in biological systems facilitating most of biological processes in a cell, including gene expression, cell growth,…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

What are the different types of cell-based assays?
Cell-based assays provide a wealth of information and are valuable tools in drug discovery applications. Reducing high attrition rates due…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

%CV in ELISA: How to Reduce Them and Why They’re Important
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a method allowing the quantification of a desired marker in a biological sample. Achieving high…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

COVID-19 and the Cytokine Storm: The Crucial Role of IL-6
Emerging data suggest that many patients infected with COVID-19 may die due to an excessive response of their immune system,…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Which Controls to Use in ELISA Assays?
Reliable enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for quantification of target substances crucially depend on carefully selected controls – they are the…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

What are the differences between ELISA assay types?
Overview of ELISA Technology Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a method allowing the quantification of a desired marker in a…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Role of Dopamine as a Neurotransmitter in the Human Brain
Dopamine is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families. Dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopaminergic…
Thu, Jan 26, 2023