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Measuring Cell Migration
December 31, 2014
Cell invasion and migration studies require reliable assays for monitoring migration, and several are available, including the “scratch assay” and the... read more
10 Tips for Happy Cells
December 19, 2014
As Scientists Enabling Scientists, Enzo Life Sciences realizes the value in providing relevant information to our customers working in the fields of ... read more
10 Tips for Successful Real Time qPCR
December 19, 2014
As Scientists Enabling Scientists, Enzo Life Sciences realizes the value in providing relevant information to our customers working in the fields of ... read more
Primary Neuronal Cell Culture Tips & Tricks
October 22, 2014
Growing and maintaining primary neurons long-term in culture requires excellent cell-culture handling skills along with an optimal combination of ... read more
Selecting The Right Camera For Wide Field Fluorescence Microscopy
September 26, 2014
Selecting the right camera to suit your research can be a daunting task but Understanding your imaging requirements and the technology balance between... read more
With Immunohistochemistry, Companion Reagents Really Do Make a Difference
August 11, 2014
It’s well known that highly specific, high-affinity primary antibodies are the key to any successful immunohistochemistry (IHC) experiment. Perhaps ... read more
Ten Things Smart Scientists Do Before Sorting Cells
July 31, 2014
Cell sorting can be a scary proposition. Here are 10 things smart scientists do to boost cell recovery. read more
Four Keys to Success in Automated NGS Library Preparation
June 11, 2014
Customers are well aware of the advantages of automation. But making an automated protocol work properly is trickier than it sounds. If you’re used to... read more
Optimizing 3D Cell Culture with Customizable Hydrogels
May 23, 2014
Researchers increasingly are turning to 3D cell culture to reproduce the in vivo niche in vitro, and they have multiple options at their disposal ... read more
Depleting Lipoproteins from Serum
April 21, 2014
Lipoprotein-depleted FBS is harder to come by these days, but researchers can prepare their own. Here's how. read more
Optimizing Reproducibility in Western Blotting
April 18, 2014
Whether through lack of optimization or the use of improper controls, researchers often find it difficult to replicate results using Western ... read more
Capture Methylated DNA with SeqCap Epi
April 04, 2014
DNA methylation is an important component in the maintenance of numerous cellular processes As alterations in normal DNA methylation patterns have ... read more
Purchasing a Service Contract? Consider These 5 Tips
March 31, 2014
Lab equipment is more durable than you might think. Like a new car, it’ll take a few years wear and tear before something breaks. At that point, ... read more
Sample Prep for MS Imaging
March 14, 2014
Imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) techniques produce a visual, spatial representation of the molecular composition of a biological sample. Researchers ... read more
Automating Tissue-Culture Cell Fixation and Staining in Microplates
January 22, 2014
Traditionally fluorescence microscopy is conducted on glass slides. This method isn’t conducive to high-throughput studies and especially not to the ... read more
miRNA Biomarker Discovery with Limited Sample Material
January 13, 2014
Numerous studies have shown that miRNAs have potential as biomarkers for a wide range of medical and veterinary applications, including diagnostics, ... read more
Enhancing Mass Spectrometry Sample Preparation with Automated Solid-Phase Extraction
December 18, 2013
Solid-phase extraction is a popular means of purifying and concentrating samples prior to LC-MS analysis. It can be performed in several different ... read more
NGS Library Quantification and Quality Control
December 16, 2013
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a powerful and increasingly common research tool. Technology advances have led to a variety of library-preparation... read more
The ABCs of Defrosting Your Low-Temperature Freezer
December 11, 2013
Low-temperature freezers are a necessity in any biomedical laboratory. If you want them to run right, you’ll need to maintain them properly. read more
3D Cell Culture: Is Your Microplate Reader Ready for an Extra Dimension?
December 06, 2013
3D cell culture techniques offer a more in vivo-like environment for cell growth, proliferation and differentiation -- if your existing microplate ... read more