Masha Savelieff, PhD
Masha Savelieff is a professional freelance scientific writer. She began her science career in chemistry at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, where she earned her BSc and MSc degrees. She then went on to receive her PhD, also in chemistry, from the University of Illinois in 2008. Masha then branched out into biology and biomedical research by completing her postdoctoral training in Alzheimer’s disease at the University of Michigan. Finally, she widened her biology experience in cancer research and metabolic disease, also at U-M. Masha now writes full-time on a breadth of scientific topics.
Latest Content
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Advances in Cell Models: An Expansive Menu of Choices
Download this listicle to learn more about the reasons to utilize advanced cell models, how these models are developed, their available formats and the application of such models.
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Cell Signaling in Cancer: Communicating Recent Advances
Download this listicle to learn how abberant cell signaling can impact proliferation, metabolism, the cell cycle, DNA repair, apoptosis and angiogenesis.
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Developing Nanobodies and Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in scope, researchers have met this challenge by developing a suite of preventive and therapeutic strategies to combat the virus. This article explores the development of nanobody- and antibody-based therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2.
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Immune Response in COVID-19: Pathophysiology Mechanisms to Therapeutics
This article will review the intersection between the COVID-19-induced cytokine storm with dysfunctional immune function in older age as well as leveraging the immune system for drug development.
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Cancer Drug Discovery: A Molecular Journey to Targeted Treatment
Cancer drug discovery has made great advances since its earliest steps. Cytotoxic drugs affect healthy cells, as well as the tumor, and thus give rise to a multitude of side effects. To counter this, the focus has shifted to targeted approaches that exploit molecular characteristics that are unique to the tumor.
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The Tumor Microenvironment: Local Effects With Widespread Consequences
In this article, we explore the tumor microenvironment (TME), immune infiltration, particularly macrophages, as well as epigenetically-regulated metabolic rewiring.
How To Guide
Pressing the Pause Button: How To Cryopreserve Cells Successfully
Download this guide for tips and tricks to successfully cryopreserve precious samples and maximize viability upon sample reanimation.
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Cell Culture Contamination: Mycoplasma and Problematic Cell Lines Continue To Cause Concern
Cell culture contamination is a major concern for biological and biomedical research, as well as for biologics therapeutics production. Here, we take a closer look at mycoplasma contamination and problematic cell lines.
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3D Cell Culture: Miniature Dimensions Drive Massive Advances
Cell culture has been advancing biological and biomedical research since the first cell line was established in the late 1940s. In this listicle, explore various 3D cell culture formats and key research areas that have harnessed 3D cultures.
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The Culture of Cell Culturing: Be Careful Not To Contaminate!
Researchers must consider a number of factors for in vitro experiments. Selecting the most appropriate cell line or primary culture for the project at hand is only the first step. Researchers must then be vigilant to prevent contaminating the culture, from the initial moments it is plated and all throughout consecutive passages.
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