New hereditarily encoded sensor recognizes drugs of abuse Kumar Jeetendra | April 29, 2021 A genetically encoded sensor to detect hallucinogenic compounds has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Named psychLight, the sensor could be used in discovering new treatments for mental illness, in neuroscience research and to detect drugs of abuse. The work is published April 28 in the journal Cell. Compounds associated with …
Researchers examine signal necrotic cells that prompt phagocytic cells to overwhelm the dying cell Kumar Jeetendra | May 8, 2021 As people keep their homes clean and clutter in check, a crew of cells within the body is in charge of clearing the waste that the body generates, including cells that are dying. The housekeeping cells remove unwanted material by a process called phagocytosis, which literally means’eating cells’ “Phagocytosis is quite important for the body’s …
New COVID-19 testing innovation is a less expensive, quicker choice to tube-based RT-PCR tests Kumar Jeetendra | May 18, 2021 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain shortages of reagents and test kits have restricted the rapid expansion of clinical testing required to contain the virus. Its accuracy was 100 percent predictive in clinical trials, researchers explain in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier. Sensitivity is critical for early detection of COVID-19 infection where …
Study uncovers the complex cell mechanism of Ebola Kumar Jeetendra | July 8, 2021 Mount Sinai researchers discovered the intricate cellular mechanisms of Ebola virus. This could help to explain the severe effects on people and provide potential treatment or prevention. The team published a study in mBio that showed how VP24, a protein from the Ebola virus interacts with the double-layered cell membrane (known as the nucleus) and …
Study recognizes master regulator behind the improvement of antibody delivering cells Kumar Jeetendra | September 24, 2021 The main regulator that controls the production of antibody-producing cells was identified in a research conducted by scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine. These findings offer new insights into the functioning in the immunity system. It also can help to understand how tissues form and how cancers are triggered. The study, which was published on September. …
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 …
Western blotting vs Southern blotting, principle and methodology Kumar Jeetendra | July 31, 2023 Among the key techniques used in molecular biology are the separation of proteins and nucleic acids. There are several methods that may be used, such as western blotting and southern blotting, to identify these macromolecules. The explanation of several biological processes has been made possible by these approaches during the past several years. Although the …
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 …
The Importance of DNA Ladder in Molecular Biology Experiments Kumar Jeetendra | November 6, 2023 A DNA ladder, also known as a DNA marker or DNA size marker, is a combination of known length DNA fragments used as a reference or standard in molecular biology research, most notably in DNA gel electrophoresis. For various reasons, a DNA ladder is an essential tool in molecular biology experiments: Size Determination: DNA ladders …
How to Choose the Right Ultracentrifuge for Your Lab Kumar Jeetendra | December 3, 2024 The selection of appropriate Ultracentrifuge from a series of laboratory equipment should be carefully considered as it facilitates achieving precision and heightens efficacy of processes. These devices play a fundamental role in the broad area of separating biological samples, purifying compounds or concentrating materials. But with so many options available, how can you ensure that …
