Put the M into STEM: Quantitative Techniques for the Biotech Lab

One of the fundamental decisions when designing a biotechnology experiment relates to the method used to collect and analyze the data. As we have discussed previously, a key distinction lies in the difference between quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Let's…

Snake Bite Science: Advances in Antivenom

Millions of people are bit by venomous snakes every year, causing severe harm and fatalities through the diverse and complex toxicities of snake venom. Snakebite envenoming is primarily treated using antivenoms produced from animal-derived antibodies. While antivenoms are effective, they…

The Big ELISA Roundup

The Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, or ELISA, is a fundamental technique that is used daily in diagnostic and research labs around the world. The technique uses antibodies to detect an antigen of interest, and can be used for disease detection, diagnostic…