Culture and maintenance stem cellsStem cells - from healthy donors or patients - are often used in basic research, drug discovery and therapeutic applications, but their cultivation can be difficult. This article provides tips on how to cultivate stem cells in the laboratory to ensure reproducible and reliable results. Under the right conditions, stem cells maintain their stem cell status (self-renewal) or differentiate along a specific pathway. These cells come from sources ranging from the…
The World Health Organisation has identified around 80 cases of monkeypox worldwide and around 50 other suspected infections. A leading doctor told Sky News that the UK is facing a "significant increase" over the next week. Monkeypox, which is linked to the now-eradicated smallpox virus, is endemic in parts of central and west Africa. UK authorities are detecting new cases of monkeypox every day, a leading doctor has warned. The UK faces a "significant increase"…
A new sub-strain of the Omicron variant called "stealth omicron" has been detected in more than 40 countries and can escape even RT-PCR testing, the UK has said. Sub-strain BA.2, commonly called "stealth omicron", has raised fears of a stronger wave across Europe. So what is this Omicron subvariant and how dangerous is it? Here's what we know so far. Read also: What is the usual recovery period for Omicron? Here's what the Centre says…
Many will ask "flurone covid what it is", and although there is not much information yet, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health, it is a simultaneous infection of COVID-19 and influenza. The word Flurone covid is a combination of influenza and rona, a contraction of the coronavirus, although it is not a scientific name. So far, there is no evidence that patients who contracted this dual infection have had more severe symptoms. "Although the…
Stem cells - from healthy donors or patients - are often used in basic research, drug discovery and therapeutic applications, but their cultivation can be difficult. This article provides tips on how to cultivate stem cells in the laboratory to ensure reproducible and reliable results. Under the right conditions, stem cells maintain their stem cell status (self-renewal) or differentiate along a specific pathway. These cells come from sources ranging from the embryo to connective tissue,…
August vaccination Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they are up to date with the necessary vaccinations for potentially harmful diseases. Many diseases can be easily prevented with vaccines, protecting against unseen viruses. Take the necessary precautions by calling your doctor and avoid potential harm by leading a healthy, happy life. For which diseases is vaccination mandatory in UK? Tuberculosis Diphtheria Pertussis Polio Pneumococcal infection Measles Mumps Rubella Tetanus Hepatitis B…
ELISA Test technology is commonly used in biomedical studies. It helps with diagnostic cases and science causes, where it is still a very popular analytic technology. It is fast, precise and easy to use. It can be automatised. It is also safe and quite cheap. What is ELISA test for? ELISA Test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is an immunoenzymatic test for solid phase. Its role is for the detection and quantification of proteins that are contained…
Mononuclear cells, or Total Nuclear Cells, are mesenchymal stem cells involved in tissue regeneration and repair processes. They are primitive, non-specialised cells that have the ability to transform themselves into different types of cells in the body. Their function is to replace tissue damaged as a result of trauma or ageing. What are mononuclear cells? Circulating or tissue-resident mononuclear cells are activated by immune or complement complexes and produce a range of cytokines and chemokines…
