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Scaling-up Proteomics Workflows with Adaptive Focused Acoustics®

If your proteomics projects involve working with FFPE tissues or low-input cell samples, this article shows how you can use Adaptive Focused Acoustics® to simplify your prep, shorten experiment timelines, and recover more protein without compromising data quality.

By Covaris

Image Larger Volumes with the UltraMicroscope Choros™

From: Miltenyi Biotech

Trust Your Quantification with the DeNovix DS-8X Rapid Eight Channel, 1µL UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

From: DeNovix

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Organization and Productivity

An Introduction to Agile Project Management for Biologists: 4 Techniques to Keep Your Research Moving

Learn how Agile project management can improve clarity and structure in your biology research. This guide introduces four practical tools—iteration, time boxing, prioritization, and Kanban boards—with lab-based examples.

By Nikunj Sharma

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Cloning and Expression

An Easy Guide to Choosing a Luciferase Reporter Assay

Need help choosing a luciferase assay? This guide walks you through the differences between Firefly, Renilla, and NanoLuc reporters, plus key tradeoffs in signal duration, brightness, and workflow compatibility. Learn how to match the correct assay to your experimental needs.

By Promega

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Cloning and Expression

Improving the Expression of Insoluble and Inactive Proteins Using Osmotic Shock

Discover a better way to improve the expression of your insoluble and inactive proteins using osmotic shock.

By Thomas Warwick

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Protein Expression and Analysis

Adaptive Focused Acoustics®: A Superior Method to Extract Proteins

Unlike bath and probe sonication, Adaptive Focused Acoustics® (AFA®) is a protein extraction method that avoids heat damage, cross-contamination, and inconsistent protein yields. This article breaks down the benefits of AFA and explains how it works.

By Covaris

Microscopy & Imaging

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Microscopy and Imaging

5 Controls for Immunofluorescence: A Beginner’s Guide

Achieving publication-quality immunofluorescence images is tricky. Learn what controls for immunofluorescence you can use to get them!

By Gauravi Deshpande

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Quick and Easy Automatic Cell Counting in 4 Steps

By Thomas Warwick

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Tissue Processing For Histology: What Exactly Happens?

By Martin Wilson

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How To Fix Adherent Cells For Microscopy And Imaging

By Dr Jennifer Redig

DNA / RNA Manipulation & Analysis

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DNA / RNA Manipulation and Analysis

Next-generation Sequencing in Cancer Research: Tools, Techniques, and Tailored Solutions

Unsure which next-generation sequencing (NGS) method to choose for your cancer and precision medicine research? Learn about the latest tools and tailored next-generation sequencing solutions for cancer research in this short guide.