How Microbes Shape the Biodiversity of Taiga Forests Kumar Jeetendra | September 17, 2023 The taiga, also known as the boreal forest, is a biome (major living zone) of vegetation found in northern circumpolar forested regions that is characterized by long winters and moderate to high annual precipitation. Taiga is predominantly made up of cone-bearing needle-leaved or scale-leaved evergreen trees. The phrase “taiga” which means “land of the little …
Cell culture: Techniques, Errors and Equipments used Kumar Jeetendra | September 3, 2023 Growing and maintaining cells in a laboratory-controlled setting is known as cell culture. Numerous scientific disciplines, including cell biology, cancer research, drug discovery, and tissue engineering, greatly benefit from this method. Cell Culture Techniques: Cell Line Selection: Researchers choose a specific cell line based on their research objectives. Cell lines can be primary (isolated directly …
Do viruses have ribosomes? Everything you need to know! Kumar Jeetendra | August 30, 2023 Throughout history scientists and researchers have been captivated by viruses which’re infectious particles. An area that blurs the distinction between living and nonliving organisms is inhabited by these tiny entities. On the other hand, a critical role in protein synthesis is played by ribosomes, which are organelles within cells. In this article the basics of …
HiGenoMB – HiMedia Announces CDSCO Approval Received for its Influenza PCR Detection Kit Kumar Jeetendra | August 23, 2023 HiGenoMB – HiMedia is proud to announce that DNA/RNA Extraction kits, PCR reagents, has granted approval for commercial production for its Influenza PCR detection kit (MBPCR263) HiMedia has developed a Multiplex Reverse Transcriptase Real‐Time PCR kit which enables the clinicians and public health laboratories to quickly diagnose influenza infection in a single tube. Hi‐PCR® Influenza Multiplex …
Affordable gene and cell therapies need of the hour: Dr Kapil Bharti Kumar Jeetendra | August 22, 2023 Eyestem Research, a pioneering cell therapy company with a vision to democratise access to cutting-edge technologies for the bottom 99% of the global population, hosted the inaugural Foresight 2023 summit, India’s first retinal cell and gene therapy conference. Held in Bengaluru on 17th and 18th August 2023, the Foresight 2023 summit was co-hosted by inStem …
Cytolethal distending toxin subunit A (cdtA),100 ug: All you need to know Kumar Jeetendra | August 15, 2023 Cytolethal distending toxins (CDTs) are a group of heterotrimeric toxins synthesized by specific gram-negative bacteria, which exhibit DNase activity. The aforementioned toxins induce G2/M cell cycle arrest in particular mammalian cell lines, resulting in the formation of larger or distended cells, which are commonly associated with these toxins. Cytolethal distending toxins are categorized as AB …
Advancing Clinical Trials with iPSC-Derived Liver Organoids Kumar Jeetendra | August 9, 2023 AMSBIO has published a blog about Dr. Satoshi Okamoto’s groundbreaking research on the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived liver organoids, and their significant potential in clinical research trials. The primary objective of Dr. Okamoto’s research program at the Yokohama City University Graduate School’s Department of Regenerative Medicine was to achieve large-scale, stable production …
What is the reason behind bioluminescence? Everything you need to know Kumar Jeetendra | August 5, 2023 Bioluminescence is an inherent occurrence characterized by the emission of light by an organism as a result of a chemical reaction that involves the conversion of chemical energy into light energy. The luminescence observed in fireflies during summer evenings is a consequence of a chemical process occurring within their bioluminescent abdomens. The phenomenon of bioluminescence …
Having eye flu? Here’s everything you need to know Kumar Jeetendra | July 29, 2023 The inflammation of the conjunctiva, or “pink eye,” is a frequent form of eye flu or conjunctivitis. An inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the membrane that covers the white of the eye as well as the inside of the eyelids, is what this condition is called. When the conjunctiva is inflamed, the very little …
Cell and Gene Therapy: Pros and Cons Everyone Should Know Kumar Jeetendra | July 11, 2023 Biopharmaceutical firms are undergoing a paradigm shift as a result of ongoing developments in cell and gene therapy (CGT), which has the potential to heal certain diseases. Both cell therapy and gene therapy are subspecialties that fall under the umbrella of the broader discipline of gene therapy. Both treatments have the goal of treating, preventing, …
HiMedia Labs Launches Anoxomat III, a Cutting-Edge Anaerobic Culture System Kumar Jeetendra | May 16, 2023 HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd, a leader in Biosciences and Advanced Instruments LLC, a leader in laboratory instrumentation, have joined forces to unveil their latest innovation in microbiology research—the Anoxomat III Anaerobic Culture System. The Anoxomat III combines Advanced Instruments’ expertise in anaerobic technology with HiMedia’s ethos to bring latest innovation in Microbiology to customers’ doorstep …
Microbial Identification by MALDI-TOF-MS: An advanced, Rapid and High Throughput Identification system Kumar Jeetendra | May 9, 2023 Most of the MALDI-TOF-MS Microbial ID providers have a facility to update the database periodically and create their own database of their own isolates. Unlike other phenotypic identification methods, the database is continuously updated and meticulously enhanced. The exposure risk to microbiologists is low. This is because samples are inactivated by extraction before use. Introduction: …
