Antibodies are vital components of the immune system; fighting infection and disease to protect the body. Investigating the genetic makeup
Live-cell Lattice Light-sheet Microscopy (LLSM) Applications
Live-cell lattice light-sheet microscopy (LLSM) is a technique for imaging cells rapidly. The technique, developed by Eric Betzig, makes use
CRISPR Interference (CRISPRi) for Gene Suppression
CRISPR (cluster of regularly interspaced palindromic repeats) are sequences found in approximately 50% of bacteria and approximately 90% of archaea,
What are Cytochrome P450 Enzymes?
The superfamily of proteins called cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are involved in the synthesis and metabolism of a range of
The Use of Nanosensors to Restore Retinal Vision
Researchers from Tübingen University, Germany have determined a method to sensitize the retina to light by selectively targeting failed photoreceptors.
Electroporation and the Production of Knockout Mice
Knockout mice are animals that have been genetically modified for so that one or more genes are not expressed, or
Pyroptosis Pathway and Triggers
Pyroptosis is an inflammatory form of programmed cell death that occurs during microbial infections. Different intracellular signaling cascades achieve pyroptosis.
Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology
Histopathology is the study of how tissues change during disease. It is the gold standard for disease diagnosis, and advances
Gold Nanoparticles in Photoacoustic Tomography
Photoacoustic tomography provides information about tissues in real time by utilizing ultrasonic waves. A contrast agent is used which interacts
The Role of Polycombs in Cancer
A mounting body of evidence is uncovering how the polycomb group (PcG) proteins play a key role in the initiation,