Alternative Careers for STEM PhDs: Life Science Consulting
We sat down with a life sciences PhD graduate, Jesmine Cheung, to chat about consulting as an alternative career options.
Advances in Treatment of Stage IV Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Role of Anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Monoclonal Antibodies and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
We summarize the landmark studies over the past two decades that established the roles of anti-EGFR antibodies and TK inhibitors in Stage IV metastatic NSCLC.
Overview of Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs): Subtypes, Characterization and Function
What are Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs)? Here we summarize the different subtypes, how to characterize them, their functions, and a list of published antibodies to study ILCs.
BenchSci Case Study: Vera C. Lattier on Antibodies for Discovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Congenital Myopathies
Vera C. Lattier, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, tells us how she uses BenchSci to find antibodies for studying the molecular mechanisms of congenital myopathies.
Progress Towards Therapeutic Applications of CRISPR-Cas9
Everyone is talking about CRISPR-Cas9. Where do we now stand in applying this promising technology in the clinical setting? Read on to find out.
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Life Sciences e-Commerce
Artificial intelligence is widely adopted by e-commerce websites. Read about how AI can be used to improve reagent purchase to facilitate research discoveries.
Proximity Extension Assay (PEA) as a Novel Proteomic Approach for Establishing Biomarker Signatures
Proximity Extension Assay was recently shown to be an ideal proteomic approach for establishing biomarker signatures in the clinical settings. Read on the find out detailed protocol for PEA.
Coming to BenchSci: Cross-Reactivity, Clone ID, Bioinformatics, and More (Data)!
We’re adding even more features that we wished we had back in the lab! Read on to find out what to expect on BenchSci by the end of Q1 2018.
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Principles and How to Obtain Quality Results
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) is the gold standard technique for studying protein-DNA interactions. Read on to find out ChIP principles, variations, and how to troubleshoot.
Antibody-based Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease: Failures and Future Outlook
Where do we now stand in Alzheimer’s treatment? Here are the clinical trials conducted based on the amyloid cascade hypothesis and future outlook.