Jonathan ""Jd"" Dornell is an entrepreneurial research scientist working to better understand how nature influences our health and wellbeing. His expertise includes the application of genetic, biochemical, and microbiological tools to develop solutions for broadly relevant problems. A life-long student, Jd’s outlook drives his ability to generate innovative concepts in not-so-obvious ways.
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The Skin Microbiome
In this article, we describe what the skin microbiome is, which microorganisms are part of the skin microbiome and how we’ve come to understand the various relationships between the human skin and its microbial residents through advanced genomics.
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Monoclonal vs Polyclonal Antibodies
Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies provide distinct ways to detect or quantify target antigens. In this article, we describe polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies in more detail and consider how each type may be used for various applications.
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Alternative Splicing: Importance and Definition
Discovered in the 1970s, the mechanisms of RNA splicing have been well characterized through numerous studies in eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems. In this article, we describe the mechanisms of alternative splicing and further explore its role in molecular biology.
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In Vivo vs In Vitro: Definition, Pros and Cons
In this article, we will define the terms in vivo and in vitro and further evaluate the pros and cons of analysis using these methods with detailed examples.
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What Is cfDNA?
In this article, we will define what circulating free DNA are and how these biomarkers are analyzed in the clinic.
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CD8+ T Cells
T cell lymphocytes play a critical role in cell-mediated processes that underlie adaptive immunity. Here, we focus on CD8+ T cells by characterizing their immunological phenotypes and the processes behind their cell-mediated immune functions.
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RNA Polymerase: Function and Definition
RNA polymerase is responsible for processing gene sequences into RNA-based genetic material for use in protein synthesis. In this article, we define RNA polymerase and further explore its various functions throughout cell biology.
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What Is DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics)?
The competitive landscape throughout the drug development process requires research scientists to apply rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses to bring lead drug candidates to market quickly. In this article, we will discuss what is meant by drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and explore its role in various stages of pharmaceutical development.
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Developments in Agrigenomics
Agrigenomics is the application of modern genomics tools throughout agriculture. These tools offer food producers and researchers with insights that can increase productivity, reduce losses and improve sustainability.
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Humoral vs Cell-Mediated Immunity
Humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity are two types of an adaptive immune response that enable the human body to defend itself in a targeted way against harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses and toxins.
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