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Setting the standard for microbiomic studies

Technical bias makes identical microbiomics samples unrecognisable. Read more to learn why we should set standard workflows to avoid misinterpreting microbes.
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The ins and outs of nucleic acid extraction

Nucleic acid purification is a crucial process in molecular biology research, but do you know how it works? Learn more in Cambridge Bioscience's blog post.
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Fresh vs frozen human PBMC

Should you be using fresh or frozen PBMCs in your scientific research? In this blog, we explore factors to consider for each option to aid in making informed decisions for your research.
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Cheers to reliable yeast cell counting!

To ensure the quality and consistency of your beer, reliable cell counting in breweries is a fundamental practice that should never be overlooked. Here are some key reasons why this practice is essential in breweries...
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Long-read sequencing: NGS "method of the year"

Long-read sequencing technologies provide analysis of large and intricate regions of the genome, and recent significant technological advancements in long-read sequencing instruments seem to have reinvigorated interest in this method.
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Meet the expert: immunopeptidome profiling

Cayman Chemical, in partnership with MS Bioworks, has developed a workflow to enable MHC Class I and MHC Class II Associated Peptide Proteomics (MAPPs). They sat down with one of their scientists, Julie Rumble, Ph.D., to discuss the work she is doing to identify novel peptide sequences in tumor tissues.
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