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Immunoassays – News and Features

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Industry Insight

The Next Big Thing in Genomics? Proteomics.

In this article, explore how next-generation protein sequencing is helping to unlock the proteome.
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Article

Understanding Bioprocessing, Its Applications and the Role of a Bioreactor

Bioprocessing involves the production of a high-value-added product from a living source. In this article, the stages of bioprocessing are described, with a focus on the central piece of this concept: the bioreactor.
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News

Light-Induced Immunoassay Selectively Detects COVID-19 Proteins

Researchers have demonstrated a light-based method that detects coronavirus proteins.
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Article

Metformin May Play a Surprising Role in Radiation Protection

Researchers investigated the ability of metformin to protect human cells and mice from DNA damage due to radiation exposure. If successfully repurposed, the drug has the potential to help at-risk groups, such as cancer patients and astronauts.
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Industry Insight

Leveraging Proteomics for Clinical Biomarker Discovery

In this article, Asim Siddiqui explores the emerging ability of proteomics to reveal new biomarkers for disease.
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News

Could We Make KRAS Inhibitors More Effective Against Pancreatic Cancer?

KRAS inhibitors are showing initial promise in clinical trials, but many tumors quickly develop resistance to the treatment. Now, researchers have discovered a new mechanism of resistance that suggests an opportunity to make the treatment more effective.
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Article

An Introduction to Protein Purification: Methods, Technologies and Applications

The ability to obtain pure proteins is essential for developing drugs, creating vaccines and understanding biological processes. In this article, we discuss what a typical protein purification protocol involves and the various techniques used.
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Industry Insight

How Stain-Free Western Blotting Contributes to Laboratory Efficiency

Western blotting is a staple technique in many laboratories but can be time consuming and inconsistent. Technology Networks spoke with Harsha Rao to learn more about Stain-Free western blotting and the advantages of total protein normalization.
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News

Autoantibodies Contribute to Severe COVID-19 by Impairing Immune Responses

Autoantibodies that target type 1 interferons and impair immune responses could contribute to severe COVID-19, suggests new research.
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Article

Microbial Monitoring for Biopharma Manufacturing

Contamination is a significant issue for bioprocessing as it results in loss of time, money and effort. This article will explore the pivotal role of microbial monitoring in upholding product safety and quality standards within the biopharmaceutical industry.
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