James Netterwald

James Netterwald, PhD, is a freelance science and medical writer based in New Jersey. His writing serves every life science industry.

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Genotyping Tools: Highlighting PCR- and Array-based Assays
December 17, 2015
Human genetic variation is present in many different forms in the genome, including somatic mutations, single nucleotide ... read more
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Epitope Tagging with a Focus on Polyhistidine Tags
August 20, 2015
Protein purification is one of the cornerstones of biological studies. Identifying protein function typically first requires ... read more
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Never Fail to Deliver with these Stem Cell Transfection Tools
February 06, 2014
Stem cells, provide several unique transfection challenges. Pluripotent stem cells, for instance, often are grown in colonies, ... read more
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DNA Purification Kits: On the Road to Sequencing
December 05, 2013
DNA purification is the gateway to molecular biology. But choosing the best purification kit to fit your favorite application can ... read more
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Cell-based Assays for GPCR Activity
October 03, 2013
Given the significance of GPCRs in health and disease, it should come as no surprise that they are critical drug targets, the ... read more
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Choosing a Cell Isolation Kit Comes Down to Method and Marker
April 19, 2013
Isolation of a genetically homogeneous population of cells is a key step in many cell-based, downstream applications, including ... read more
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What Should I Consider Before Buying an Automated Liquid Handler?
February 15, 2013
The automated liquid handler—built to precisely move liquids from one vessel to another in applications ranging from nucleic-acid ... read more
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Protein Expression In Vitro: Cell-free Systems
February 13, 2013
A multitude of applications can be performed using a cell-free, in vitro protein-expression system. Applications include genetic ... read more
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Consider Camera, Stage Height, and More When Purchasing an Inverted Microscope
January 15, 2013
Purchasing such an inverted microscope can be a huge investment for a laboratory, especially a small one. It’s important to ... read more
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Features to Evaluate Before Purchasing a Multichannel Pipettor
December 20, 2012
For those interested in purchasing their first multichannnel pipettor, there are two main features that supersede all others: ... read more
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Factors to Think About Before Purchasing a Fluorescence Plate Reader
December 14, 2012
Automated fluorescence readers are capable of reading fluorescence emitted from the sample wells of assay plates that contain ... read more
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Choosing a Real-time Thermal Cycler that Works for You
December 04, 2012
Before choosing a thermal cycler, you should first consider your experimental approach. For example, does your approach require ... read more

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