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New virus-like probes could make COVID-19 tests more accurate and reliable
The novel probes, known as positive controls, could make it easier to validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19 across the globe.
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Novel technique reveals Parkinson’s changes how neurons sense oxygen
The new approach enables researchers to isolate brain cells associated with Parkinson's disease and study their gene expression patterns.
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Researchers accelerate organoid development and selection using algorithm
The semi-automated process enabled researchers to make retinal organoid production and selection nearly four times faster.
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Researchers develop ACE2 decoy to neutralise SARS-CoV-2
Using their de novo protein design strategy, researchers engineered human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) protein decoys that can protect cells from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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T cells facilitate chronic lung injury in the elderly after viral infections, finds study
After viral pneumonia in elderly mice, there is an accumulation of dysfunctional tissue-resident memory T cells in the lungs which scientists suggest may drive chronic inflammation and fibrosis.
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SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies persist for five months in mild cases
In a study of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients scientists established that the level of certain antibodies remained stable for five months.
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Researchers discover novel cancer immunosuppression mechanism
According to the study, the transcription factor IRF4 drives T cell differentiation and immunosuppression in multiple human cancers.
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Leveraging flow cytometry to explore COVID-19 immune responses
Researchers used flow cytometry to characterise which types of T cells are involved in the immune response to COVID-19 and what they target.
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ebook: Phenotypic screening with iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and neurons
Identify therapeutic effects and adverse responses to compounds earlier in the drug discovery process.
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Analysis of mouse neuroinflammation samples aided by flow cytometry
A new study has highlighted the advantages of using flow cytometry for the analysis of neuroimmune cell populations from mouse models.
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ebook: Eliminate 50/60 Hz line-frequency noise in less than one second
A major challenge within electrophysiology labs is 50 or 60 Hz line frequency electrical noise, which can either distort or completely drown out biological signal.
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Flow cytometry market to exhibit CAGR of 12 percent
A new report has said that by 2023, the flow cytometry market will be worth $8.88 billion, partly due to an increase in stem cell research.
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Webinar: High-content analysis and phenotypic characterisation of 2D and 3D cellular models
Combining 2D and 3D models with live-cell assays allows monitoring of cell responses in real time and provides important insights about compound treatment effects, biological complexity, and physiological relevance of assay results.
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Application note: Phenotypic characterisation of neuroactive compound effects
Learn how to perform complex analysis of calcium oscillations and assess cellular and mitochondrial toxicity.
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Application note: Assess transduction efficiency of CFP-tagged nuclear protein with automated cellular imaging
Evaluating and quantitating nuclear transduction.
