Beneath the surface of our planet, a vast and intricate ecosystem of microorganisms thrives, shaping and influencing the environment around us. This captivating realm, known as the environmental microbiome, encompasses the microbial communities in soil, water, air, and other natural…
From the food we eat to the medicine we take, plants are at the heart of our existence. Plant research therefore is incredibly important. Here are 5 insights into how it impacts our everyday life: Food Security Plant research plays…
Stool samples are a valuable source of genetic material for the study of health and disease in humans and other animals. DNA extracted from stool samples can be used for a wide range of applications, including the diagnosis and monitoring…
Nucleic acid extraction is a crucial step in molecular biology research, as it is essential for the isolation and purification of DNA and RNA from biological samples. DNA and RNA are the fundamental molecules that carry genetic information, and their…
Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer found in women. Most cervical cancers are found in women between the ages of 35 and 44. More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical…
Food safety is a complex and multifaceted issue. Its importance is increasing as a result of the rapid human population growth which is expected to peak at just shy of 10 billion by 2050 according to the United Nations. Added…
DNA analysis is a cornerstone component of modern forensic science. The United States Department of Justice defines forensic science as a "critical element of the criminal justice system." In recent years, the power of DNA has been harnessed to generate…
A lot is said about nucleic acid extraction and rightly so. It is defined as the “first step of any amplification experiment, no matter what the amplification is used to detect a specific pathogen.” An article by JH Shin in…
Discover an easy-to-use, time-saving solution for labs What is a nucleic acid extractor? A nucleic acid extractor is an automated solution to a time-consuming, error-prone manual workflow. It helps prevent errors, and cross-contamination, and can process 48 to 96 samples…