While two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures are still being used for basic research and drug discovery, screening, and testing, the use of 3D cell cultures is fast gaining popularity since it effectively addresses many of the limitations commonly encountered in 2D cell cultures. Specifically, three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures:
What’s the difference between DNA and mRNA vaccines and how do they work? Are they better than traditional vaccines? With all the exciting life-saving possibilities these modern technologies offer, it’s time to take a closer look.
Topics: Molecular Biology
Telomeres and telomerase may play a crucial role in cellular aging, cancer initiation, and tumor survival, but a thorough understanding of the mechanisms involved in telomere length (TL) maintenance and telomerase expression gives experts the tools they need to develop diagnostic tools, determine disease prognosis, and formulate effective anticancer therapeutics.
Topics: Protein Estimation
What are lipid rafts and what purpose do they serve? Despite numerous studies, the existence and exact nature of lipid rafts continue to elude researchers due to the apparent limitations in the methods used in isolating and studying them. However, recent studies indicate that these rafts may play an important role in the compartmentalization of cellular membrane processes and in the development of various diseases.
