Applications & Consumables

In-depth articles covering the various methods and applications used in the life sciences and biotechnology to further scientific research and innovation.

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CRISPR & Genome Editing

Learn about the CRISPR/Cas9 system and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling genome editing.

DNA gel electrophoresis equipment
DNA & Protein Electrophoresis

Learn about DNA electrophoresis and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling this technique.

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DNA Modification & Enzymes

Learn about DNA modification and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling this technique.

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Enzyme Linked-Immunosorbent Assay

Learn about ELISA and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling this technique.

PCR equipment
PCR, qPCR, & DNA Amplification

Learn about PCR, DNA amplification, and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling this technique.

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Protein Purification & Isolation

Learn about protein purification and isolation and the tools, consumables, and reagents enabling this technique.

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Western Blot Imaging

Learn more about the consumables and reagents used in Western blotting to perform protein analysis.

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cDNA Synthesis: Overview & Applications

cDNA Synthesis: Overview cDNA synthesis is a process of producing complementary DNA (cDNA) by reverse transcription. The process utilizes mRNA or miRNA as a template, reverse transcriptase enzyme, and...

DNA Labeling: Overview & Applications

DNA Labeling: Overview Nucleic acid labeling is one of the essential procedures in molecular biology labs to detect and purify nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Various labeling agents are available today...

Cell Lysate: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

Cell lysate is the preparation obtained after lysing a cell population in labs using certain chemical reagents and enzymes, or by osmotic and mechanical disruption. They ca...

July 12, 2022

Secondary Antibody: Overview & Definition

Overview of Secondary Antibodies Antibodies (also known as immunoglobulin) play a crucial role in life science, research, and diagnostic centers to diagnose diseases and develop targeted drugs & t...

July 12, 2022

Primary Antibody: Definition & Applications

Definition: Primary Antibody Antibodies are small protective proteins produced by our immune system in response to disease or the presence of an antigen. It is also known as immunoglobulin. In m...

GST Tag: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

Definition: GST-tagged Proteins Protein affinity tags are special proteins or peptides added to the C- or N-terminus of recombinant proteins for their easy and targeted purification. Many protein affi...

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