The Protein Man's Blog | A Discussion of Protein Research

Aside from its significant role in the natural world, fluorescence is also hard at work in biotechnology and the life sciences. In fact, fluorescent dyes are being widely used in numerous applications such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, Western blotting, and DNA electrophoresis. Just how important are these dyes and how do you choose one that best suits your application? Here are some things you need to know to help you make the right decision.

What is biotechnology, who uses biotechnology, and what does biotech give us?

Quite simply, biotechnology is the application of biology, chemistry, and engineering research and manufacturing techniques to produce products and services to improve the quality of human life.

When it comes to detecting and quantifying the concentration of an antigen in an unknown sample, most researchers depend on ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). This is completely understandable since this plate-based assay technique has a completely robust nature, exhibits exceptional sensitivity and is quick and easy to perform. 

G-Biosciences and Ellyn Daugherty have compiled a simple list of equipment and materials required for a new biotechnology teaching lab. When setting up a new lab, it is often quite daunting, as it is hard to budget and plan if you are unsure of the basic requirements for the lab. This blog is designed to highlight the key requirements for a lab to accommodate 8 lab groups.