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Fat and blurry bands on your SDS-PAGE gel can leave your experimental question unanswered. Learn how you can sharpen up your bands and get much greater resolution by using Bis-Tris gels.
Discover how digital ELISAs revolutionize protein detection with unparalleled sensitivity. This article explores cutting-edge technologies like Simoa that detect multiple biomarkers from small samples, transforming research in areas like neurology and immunology.
Metabolic pathways include all the chemical reactions in an organism that sustain biological function, and metabolic tracing lets us study them. This article explains what metabolic tracing is, the isotopes used for different types of study, and how to incorporate isotopes into samples.
Autofluorescence, background fluorescence in unstained cells or tissues, often interferes with microscopy clarity. The article outlines causes, such as natural fluorophores like NADH, and offers strategies like selecting distinct fluorophores and optimizing sample prep to minimize its impact and enhance image accuracy.
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