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Practical Advice for Using Adaptive Focused Acoustics® for Protein Extraction for Proteomics
Adaptive Focused Acoustics® (AFA®) technology is a focused sonication technology enabled by acoustic energy that finds widespread use across many application areas, including protein analysis. This Q&A article shares practical, lab-tested workflows, methods, and tips to help you maximize your protein yield, coverage, and peptide depth with the help of this class-leading AFA technology. From extraction efficiency to fast, robust purification to accelerated digestion—this workflow ensures a reliable, reproducible sample prep workflow for every protein laboratory.
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Deciding between mRNA vs DNA transient transfection influences your experiment’s success. mRNA delivers rapid, promoter-independent expression without the risk of genomic integration, making it ideal for non-dividing or hard-to-transfect cells. With optimized reagents and careful handling, mRNA transfection offers unmatched speed, safety, and precise control.
If your proteomics projects involve working with FFPE tissues or low-input cell samples, this article shows how you can use Adaptive Focused Acoustics® to simplify your prep, shorten experiment timelines, and recover more protein without compromising data quality.
Learn how Agile project management can improve clarity and structure in your biology research. This guide introduces four practical tools—iteration, time boxing, prioritization, and Kanban boards—with lab-based examples.
Need help choosing a luciferase assay? This guide walks you through the differences between Firefly, Renilla, and NanoLuc reporters, plus key tradeoffs in signal duration, brightness, and workflow compatibility. Learn how to match the correct assay to your experimental needs.
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Achieving publication-quality immunofluorescence images is tricky. Learn what controls for immunofluorescence you can use to get them!
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Unsure which next-generation sequencing (NGS) method to choose for your cancer and precision medicine research? Learn about the latest tools and tailored next-generation sequencing solutions for cancer research in this short guide.
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