Transfection remains a fundamental tool for investigating gene and protein function across diverse systems. Yet variability in constructs, cell types, and delivery methods often complicates experimental outcomes. Aligning transfection components with throughput and analytical needs improves reproducibility and supports meaningful results. Download this infographic for a step-by-step guide on designing transfection experiments, and explore key…
Organoids generated from tonsils excised during surgeries helped scientists model human immune responses in cultures. Image credit:© Istock, Yakobchukolena For many people, getting their tonsils removed is a childhood memory: a sore throat, a surgery, some ice cream, and skipping school. More than half a million people undergo tonsillectomies each year in the US to…
Some lipids protect against excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a complex sleep disorder. Image credit:Tariq Faquih About a third of the United States population experiences excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a complex sleep disorder that often occurs with metabolic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.1,2 The association between EDS and metabolism motivated epidemiologist Tariq Faquih of Brigham…
This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand Wednesday, October 1, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Advanced 3D cell models recreate the complexity of human tissues, enabling researchers to examine tumor progression, probe neurological disorders, and assess therapeutic candidates. By capturing the intricacies of human biology, these models reveal new opportunities to advance…
Reshaping the cornea with electricity offers new opportunities to correct vision. Image credit:© iStock.com, Ahmet Rauf Ozkul Corrective vision surgeries, like LASIK, improve people’s quality of life. However, this procedure relies upon using a laser to remove layers of tissue from the cornea, increasing costs and recovery times. A new method to reshape the proteins…
Securing a diagnosis for a rare disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The search for an answer can become an odyssey of medical appointments and dead ends. But doctors diagnosed FIDE MIÓN’S condition when she was just six months old. They told her family two things: Her disease was vanishingly rare, and there was…
Macrophages are critical immune cells that modulate the body’s response to infection, injury, inflammation, disease, and healing. Researchers differentiate and polarize cryopreserved monocytes into macrophage subtypes, then use live-cell imaging to validate their function. However, the phenotype and phagocytic ability of resulting macrophages can differ depending on the protocols used. Download this article to explore…
This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand Monday, September 22nd, 202511:00 am – 12:00 PM Scientists and science journalists have a symbiotic relationship: researchers gain visibility that amplifies their work, while journalists gain compelling stories to share. Yet, many researchers are unsure how to begin engaging with the media. With preparation and a…
