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Magnetic Beads Applications in Biosciences

Posted by The Protein Man on Apr 18, 2025 11:00:03 AM

Magnetic bead technology has emerged as a linchpin, offering researchers a robust and flexible
tool for a wide range of applications—from isolating specific cell populations to streamlining
immunoprecipitation protocols. Magnetic beads are used to immobilize molecules (e.g., proteins,
enzymes, peptides, antibodies, nucleic acids) on a solid phase, thereby separating them from the
lysate. When the sample is added to the beads and a magnetic field is applied to the mixture, the
target molecule binds to the beads, allowing it to be separated from the rest. The beads are then
washed to remove impurities, and the target molecule is eluted using an appropriate buffer.

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Topics: Protein Purification, Cell separation, Nucleic acid purification, Immunoprecipitation, Next-generation sequencing (NGS), PCR/qPCR

The Role of Cell Viability Studies in Modern Drug Development

Posted by The Protein Man on Mar 5, 2025 12:09:04 PM

 

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Topics: Bioassays, cell health, MTT Assay, WST‐1 Cell Cytotoxicity Assay, Sulforhodamine B (SRB) Assay, ATP Assay, Cell Viability Assay, Drug Development

The Importance (and Implications) of Optogenetics

Posted by The Protein Man on Feb 17, 2025 5:04:18 PM

The brain is one of the most fascinating organs in the human body, yet we still haven’t fully unlocked its mysteries. However, with the advent of optogenetics, scientists now have a better chance of understanding how the brain works. With its unique ability to control and manipulate the activities of neuronal cells, groundbreaking optogenetics offers a promising avenue for understanding the intricacies of the brain.

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Topics: Molecular Biology

Metabolic Enzymes Research: 3 Emerging Fields that Will Shape the Future

Posted by The Protein Man on Jan 21, 2025 5:35:24 PM

 

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Topics: Molecular Biology

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