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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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Illuminating science: why are brighter luciferase assays better?

When it comes to luciferase assays, the intensity of the emitted light can make all the difference between a groundbreaking discovery and a missed opportunity. Read more to explore why brightness matters and how luciferase assays can illuminate the path to scientific discovery.
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How to successfully launch a direct-to-consumer microbiome test

A far greater understanding of the human microbiome has brought with it a high demand for consumer microbiome testing. Thus, rich market opportunities exist for offering consumers tailored solutions according to their specific needs.
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From head to tail: Deciphering lipid-based drug delivery systems

Lipid-Based Drug Delivery (LBDD) systems offer highly customisable platforms for precisely targeting the delivery of pharmaceuticals and various therapeutic agents. In this article we look at the structures, biophysical properties and assembly of LBDD systems and how they are changing the landscape of therapeutics.
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How do cell and gene therapy differ?

Cell and gene therapy share the same therapeutic goals - the prevention, treatment and, ultimately, the cure of diseases. However, cell and gene therapy are different techniques with unique mechanisms and characteristics.
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A brief guide to lipid research

From the discovery of biomarkers for rare diseases to improving our understanding of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, lipid research is showing significant potential in the field of bioscience. Thanks to recent advancements in mass spectroscopy (MS), lipid research has ever-growing applications in bioscience.
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