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What is a cell proliferation assay?
A cell is the basic functional and structural element that makes up the tissues and organs of living beings. Often considered as the smallest part of a living organism, it is made up of many other units,
How do cells protect themselves from viruses?
More than two years ago, the whole planet got impacted by COVID-19. Over time, and with the help of our dedicated worldwide scientific research community, we have learnt how to prevent its spread and to
Cellular program could turn T cells into effective cancer killers
Over the past decades, and thanks to many specialised scientists and the support from the National Cancer Institute, cancer research has made some impressive advances.
Our body is amazing; it can
What type of Biological molecule is a DNA helicase?
There are several thousand types of different molecules in each cell (with some exceptions). These molecules are constantly changing and renewing themselves. Most of these molecules have a complex chemical
Titre Enzyme Substrates & Reagents
The enzymes are biomolecules, in other words molecules synthesised by living beings. Digestive enzymes are synthesised by the liver and pancreas but they are also provided by food. The other enzymes are
What is the role of ADME in drug discovery?
ADME is an abbreviation in pharmacokinetics (a branch of pharmacology that studies how substances act and remain in organisms) for “Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion”.
What is the role of caspases in apoptosis?
Amino acids play a crucial role in the structure, metabolism, and physiology of cells in all known living things, as constituents of peptides and proteins.
As such, they constitute the bulk of the
How are biomarkers used in the medical field?
If you search on the internet the words “biological markers” or “biomarkers”, numerous results appear on your screen. These biomarkers, used in various fields including ecology, eco-toxicology and medical
Will 3D cell culture methods have a future?
Most cells are cultured in two dimensions: height and length (think about a Petri dish for instance). However, for several decades (since the 1970s), researchers have been able to grow cells in three dimensions.
Click Chemistry: What it means for biologists?
To fully understand Click Chemistry and its contributions to biotechnologies and life sciences, it is crucial to comprehend the various actors who take part in this complex mix and how they interact.
Is it legal to donate human organs and samples to science?
Over the years, people have started to understand the need for science to get materials to learn and progress. Materials include not only medical tools, but also biological ones.
Many people still
Southern - Northern - Western Blot : what is the difference?
In the field of molecular biology, different blotting techniques are used to detect, identify and quantify the presence of a specific protein or to identify nucleic acid sequences.
Blotting refers