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Multilocus Sequence Typing: An Effective Tool in Studying the Genetic Diversity of Cryptosporidium
Multilocus Sequence Typing: An Effective Tool in Studying the Genetic Diversity of Cryptosporidium
Zakaria Haj-Ahmad
28 Jul 2022
Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) is considered the gold standard method for population analyses of bacteria, fungi, and protists.1 MLST involves the systematic sequencing of established housekeeping…
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A New Gold Standard for Stool Sample Storage
Jason Perez
17 Jun 2022
As researchers and clinicians delve into the gut with a multi-omics approach, multiple aspects of the gut microbiome are considered. For example, the microbial genome, transcriptome, and metabolites…
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The Science Behind Highly Sensitive Cell-Free DNA Isolation
Iva Laska
01 Jun 2022
Isaac Newton famously said, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” However, what if said giants weren't looking in the right direction? According to a recent…
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3 Best Tips for Processing Plasma Cell-Free DNA & RNA
3 Best Tips for Processing Plasma Cell-Free DNA & RNA
Regan Bak
26 Apr 2022
You are finally ready to start a new experiment with plasma or serum – congratulations! But what kind of data should you be expecting? Your results might surprise you, especially if you work with…
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Next-Generation Sequencing Approach to Investigate Urinary microRNA in Prostate Cancer
Indira Castillo
12 Apr 2022
For the past several years, there has been evolving evidence that alteration in gene expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) is associated with several diseases, including human malignancies such as…
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Maintaining Microbiome Composition with Superior Preservation
Lea Milkin
03 Jan 2022
Containing trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, the gut microbiome contains the largest population of microbes in the human body.1 Governing such a vast community…
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Placental Exosomes Discovered in Urine
Iva Laska
25 Nov 2021
Exosomes have become a hot topic lately in the field of molecular medicine. In 2020, a group of scientists from Mexico became the first to discover placental exosomes in the urine of patients…
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Goodbye Swabs, Hello Comfort: Innovative Discovery for SARS-CoV-2 Sample Collection
Jason Perez
06 Oct 2020
In this blog, you are going to learn about different viable sample types for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in infected individuals. This blog includes data collected from real life experiments using…
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COVID19-Specific Biomarkers Found in Plasma cfDNA
Ben Abraham
31 Aug 2020
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) refers to all circulating DNA present in the bloodstream which may originate from apoptotic cells as a part of the natural cell turnover, from cancer cells or fetal cells. A…
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