In honor of International Women’s Day and Women's History Month in March, here are a few women that we should celebrate for being trailblazers in the science field! Alice Ball (1892-1916) At the young age of 23, Alice developed one…
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Exploring the Brain and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurobiology is one of the most interesting, innovative, and ever-evolving scientific fields that is defined by the most complex organ of the human body, the brain. Historically, it has been an enigma, but in recent years many advancements have been made…
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All About the ELISA
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a common technique used to quantify or detect compounds like antigens and antibodies. ELISA can be used to diagnose a number of diseases, and usually is used for viral diagnostics. A few examples of diseases…
A Quick Guide to Western Blotting
Western blotting is an old, but widely used biotechnology technique used to detect proteins in a sample. Given its commonality and importance in scientific research, here is everything you need to know about western blots. Overview What exactly is western…
