Brush Up Summaries

The epigenome regulates nearly every process in the human body. By studying epigenetics, scientists have revealed some secrets to aging, cancer, and complex diseases.

Explore proteomics concepts, approaches, and data analysis.

Culture media contain various components that promote and support bacterial growth and differentiation.

Gene knockdown using RNAi enables gene function studies, with applications from pest control to biotherapeutics.

Synthetic biologists modify naturally occurring amino acid sequences to engineer proteins and enzymes for specific applications.

Enhancing protein diversity and guiding cellular functions, alternative splicing is a key dimension of genetic regulation.

Molecular farming is a promising technique that enables the production of biopharmaceuticals and other high value compounds in plants.

Gene Ontology is an expanding knowledgebase that provides scientists with universal definitions to describe the functions of genes and their products. 

Scientists use multiomics to explore the biological continuum from gene to phenotype, identifying complex molecular mechanisms and pathways.

Flies, worms, and fish with rapid development and characterized genetics help scientists uncover fundamental and universal biological processes, and shape cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Luciferase refers to a group of bioluminescence producing enzymes that enable researchers to study gene expression and regulation.

Scientists construct synthetic genomes using computational and genetic engineering strategies to better understand complex biological systems.

Western blotting allows scientists to identify specific proteins in complex biological samples and determine relative abundance of a protein target.

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a technique for visualizing a variety of samples, from single molecules to living cells, at ultrahigh resolution. 

Oncolytic virotherapy selectively attacks tumors and triggers both immediate and long-lasting immune responses. 

In situ hybridization is a powerful molecular technique for detecting and localizing specific nucleic acids in cytological samples. 

DNA barcoding is a fast sequencing-based technique that scientists use to catalog all life on Earth or perform high throughput bioanalyses.

Bioprocessing employs the transformative power of biochemistry to drive sustainable production and pharmaceutical development.

3D cell culture techniques closely mimic in vivo conditions, generating more accurate data for disease modeling and drug toxicity testing.

Remote research via cloud labs makes it possible for scientists to conduct complex experiments from a distance.