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Challenges in ctDNA Testing
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) originates from tumor cells. It is a part of cell-free DNA that is distinguishable by characteristics present in the parent tumor, such as methylation mutations, copy […]
Protein Extraction Methods
A protein is a macromolecule that consists of a chain of amino acid residues that complete vital functions in the body. Ranging from DNA replication to catalyzing chemical reactions to […]
Challenges in ctDNA Testing
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) originates from tumor cells. It is a part of cell-free DNA that is distinguishable by characteristics present in the parent tumor, such as methylation mutations, copy […]
Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) can Diagnose, Treat, and Monitor Cancer
Natasha VashistNatasha Vashist is a freelance writer with a background in social psychology. She is based in the Bay Area, California, and is working as a clinical supervisor in applied […]
Automated DNA Extraction Systems vs Manual Methods – How Automatic Extraction Instruments are Changing Research
Nucleic Acids: The Building Blocks of Life Nucleic Acids (NA) are naturally occurring macromolecules that are necessary for life to exist. There are two primary forms: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and […]
A Tale of Two Biopsies: Liquid Biopsy vs Tissue Biopsy
Natasha VashistNatasha Vashist is a freelance writer with a background in social psychology. She is based in the Bay Area, California, and is working as a clinical supervisor in applied […]
The Tissue Microarray: Tissue Analysis from Research to Treatment
A tissue microarray (TMA) is an innovative technique that can be used to analyze multiple tissue samples simultaneously. This cost-effective method has been used extensively across mediums in diagnosis, treatment, […]
Liquid Biopsy: Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnoses and Treatments
Cancer has long remained a major cause of death in the United States. Billions of dollars are being spent every year in trying to find a cure which has eluded […]
Alternative Methods of Detecting Gene Expression
Understanding gene expression in cells is a vital process. Its uses involve detecting diseases such as cancer and Hodgkins, identifying cell death and reproduction, and profiling the distribution of proteins […]
The Process of Extracting RNA from Frozen Tissue
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is vital to life, being present everywhere – from carrying genetic information to the production of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). However, RNA is one of the most fragile […]
What Is FFPE Tissue And What Are Its Uses
The Versatility and Necessity of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissue Methodology: Preparation and Storage Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissue specimens have been a staple of research and therapeutic applications for decades. FFPE is […]