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FFPE Genomics: a Portal Into the World of Transcriptomic Research?
The emergence of spatial transcriptomics, with its ability to generate highly detailed maps of gene expression with spatial context, is revolutionizing biomedical research, particularly in developmental biology, cancer, immunology, and…
CosMx SMI
What are some examples of cell signals?
Cell signaling is one of my absolute favorite topics in molecular biology. In fact, a lecture on cell signaling during my sophomore year of college was the reason why I…
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What are some examples of cell to cell interactions?
The coordination of 37.2 trillion cells is required for our bodies to function, but it can be difficult enough to coordinate a classroom of thirty students. How then are so…
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Common questions in molecular biology: What is the importance of cell interactions?
Can you imagine if a cell could send an email? Or put in a work request? Think of it: Dear Immune System, I am infected by a virus. Please send…
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Common questions in molecular biology: What are types of cell-cell interactions?
Much like bees or ants, cells are inherently social. Also like various hive-based insects, the social nature of the interactions are important for dictating function and well being of the…
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Common questions in molecular biology: Why do we need biomarkers?
What does it mean to be healthy? If you go in for a regular wellness appointment at the doctor’s office, how does the doctor assess if you are healthy? Wellness…
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Common questions in molecular biology: What can biomarkers tell us?
As we go about our day, we are surrounded by indicators. Our clocks tell us the time. Ovens will reveal their current temperatures and alert us when they’ve reached their…
CosMx SMI Spatial Transcriptomics
Common questions in molecular biology: What are the most common biomarkers?
If you stopped someone on the street and asked them to give you an example of a common biomarker, you will more than likely be met with silence. However, if…
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Common questions in molecular biology: What is an example of a biomarker?
It’s time for your yearly wellness visit with your doctor. It’s the same thing every year. They check your weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pulse. Perhaps you have to…
CosMx SMI Multiomics Spatial Analysis
Unveiling the Inner Lives of Cells: A Spatial Look at Cell-Cell Interaction
Cells are the building blocks of all living things, from single-celled organisms such as bacteria to multi-celled organisms like whales. At the most basic level, though, all cells function in…
CosMx SMI Spatial Transcriptomics
A Spatial Twist on Biomarkers: Using Spatial Transcriptomics for Biomarker Discovery
Anyone who studies biology knows that living systems are highly complex, sophisticated entities, often containing redundant processes. Sorting out the mechanisms at play in any biological system is therefore aided…
Spatial Biology
Situating Single Cell RNA-seq in the Context of Multiomics
Cells, the building blocks of all life, are built from biological molecules such as proteins and RNA. Biological molecules perform all the functions of living cells, from DNA replication to…