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The potential of PARPs within cancer drug discovery

Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases, commonly known as PARPs, have become a significant focal point within drug discovery for targeted cancer drugs. Here we provide an overview of PARP research and its challenges.
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A researcher's guide to human blood: which anticoagulant should I choose?

For someone who is new to research studies involving blood products, choosing the right anticoagulant can be daunting. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the most commonly used anticoagulants, highlighting their compatible applications so you feel confident in choosing the best option for your research.
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What is dye-based qPCR?

When performing quantitative PCR (qPCR), there are two primary methods for target detection: dye-based and probe-based detection. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into what is dye-based PCR, a technique invented by Russell Higuchi in the early 1990s and remains in daily use in laboratories around the world.
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Automated cell counters: Your comparison guide

We know that finding the time to compare a wide range of automated cell counter options can be difficult, so we've done it for you. Download your free guide!
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CAR T-cell therapy: An overview

CAR-T therapy, a groundbreaking fusion of immunotherapy, gene therapy, and cellular therapy, offers hope in the battle against cancer and challenging diseases. Here we provide an overview, and discuss the tools to help us make further advancements.
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Singling out success: an in-depth look at single cell RNA-sequencing

Single cell rna-seq allows in depth analysis of samples with an input concentration as low as of 1pg RNA, learn more about its benefits, principles and applications.
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