The why, how and what to do of generating your own antibody. Basics and practical aspects.

One of the key factors determining good western blot is in protein sample preparation. Where proteins can be obtained from nature, lab production, or extracted cells or tissues, proper preparation is compulsory. Extraction process starts from lysing cells or tissues using lysis buffer.

Rats exposed to stress during early development inherit the effects of that stress to their offspring, largely expressed in behavior impairments but also characteristics of resilience, shows a new study from the University of Haifa, published in the journal Developmental Psychobiology.

A Newcastle scientist has developed a technique to stop viruses and bacteria multiplying in the human body, paving the way for new drugs to treat infectious disease, cancer and neurological disorders.