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With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available, case numbers in many areas are falling. But the question remains: How long does vaccine-induced immunity last? Measuring isotype-specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and the effectiveness of neutralizing antibodies against variants can help us better understand the duration and breadth of the humoral response. These data are critical to aid public health researchers and inform development decisions for vaccines and therapeutics. Read about the new Bio-Plex Pro Human SARS-CoV-2 Variant Neutralization Antibody 11-Plex Panel.

The SEQuoia RiboDepletion Kit employs novel technology to deplete ribosomal RNA while preserving rare transcripts and small RNAs, as well as minimizing the risk of degrading or low abundant samples. The SEQuoia RiboDepletion Kit also offers a streamlined workflow and multiplex compatibility, leading to significant time and cost savings compared to traditional methods. Watch this video to learn more.

The lack of reproducibility in research has been a source of frustration for scientists. Learn why antibody validation is critical for ensuring specificity and what validation methods Bio-Rad is implementing. Our scientists validate the performance of antibodies through CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing by knockout (KO), siRNA knockdown (KD), and immunoprecipitation followed by mass spectrometry (IP-MS).

Downstream process purification of proteins requires a resin with optimized bead size for ideal pressure/flow properties and decent dynamic binding capacity (DBC) that provides production efficiencies and good process economics. Nuvia IMAC Resin provides the mechanical strength, pore structures, ligand density, and particle size distribution required for an operational run at 300 cm/hr with a DBC of 40 mg/ml at 2 bar column backpressure. Protein purification can efficiently be scaled up from milligrams in the lab to kilograms in bioprocess manufacturing. The chemical stability of Nuvia IMAC Resins ensure efficient column regeneration, reproducibility between purification runs, extended column lifetime, and product purity. Watch our video to learn how Nuvia IMAC Resins overcome the challenges associated with process purification of proteins using metal affinity chromatography.

Follow along as a new starry-eyed graduate student learns the ins and outs of life as a research scientist, gaining valuable western blotting tips and tricks. Along for the ride are a seasoned postdoctoral fellow and traditional principal investigator.

For many scientists, high-throughput flow cytometry screens are associated with drug or compound libraries, but did you know that you can also apply this technique to study microorganisms, clinical melanoma samples, and even protein trafficking? Read on for five examples of the use of flow cytometry in diverse, high-throughput screening applications.

Whether you are part of a small academic lab or a multinational corporation, upgrading to a new quantitative PCR (qPCR) system can be both exciting and daunting. How will the new system perform compared to your current platform? Will your existing workflows translate smoothly? Read on to learn about our recent bridging study for users considering upgrading to the new CFX Opus Real-Time PCR System.

As more of the cell and gene therapies revolutionizing healthcare are approved for use, innovator companies usually get the credit. But many therapies would never make it to market without the expertise and capabilities of contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) operating behind the scenes. Learn more about how CDMOs enable new cell and gene therapies to come to market, and how Droplet Digital PCR can help.

The next iteration of Bio-Rad Gel Documentation Systems has arrived. The GelDoc Go Imaging System gives you a benchtop imaging solution that enables gel documentation in three simple steps. Acquire high-resolution, publication-quality images of nucleic acid gels, protein gels, and colorimetric blots. Image up to four mini gels at once with the large imaging area, and easily set up and control the GelDoc Go Imaging System with Image Lab Touch Software. Read more about the compact, easy-to-use GelDoc Go System.

Infectious diseases and cancers are among the main causes of human deaths worldwide. One successful avenue found to treat these diseases is the large-scale production of therapeutic proteins. As a result, the demand for protein expression hosts and accompanying advanced bioprocessing technologies has increased. Read about a workflow for efficient purification of a low-expressing recombinant protein using mixed-mode resins.