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A pioneer in the field of spatial biology, NanoString Technologies has developed automated workflow platforms enabling researchers to visualize and quantify gene and protein expression in tissue sections down to…

Immunofluorescence (IF) staining is a widely used technique that allows for the detection and localization of antigens in any given tissue or cell type. IF methods use combinations of specific…

Although humans have been using atlases for thousands of years, the word atlas was first coined in 1595 by the Flemish map maker Gerardus Mercator. In geographical terms, an atlas…

In order to understand the role of each protein in various biological processes such as cell organization, signaling pathways, or disease mechanisms, it becomes essential to study protein expression with…

The function of biological systems depends on the spatial organization of their cells. Over the past decade, innovative technologies have emerged that can spatially localize and quantify gene expression of…

Immunofluorescence staining is an incredibly powerful yet simple imaging technique that optically detects the localization, distribution, and abundance of proteins at a cellular and intracellular level using fluorescent tags on…

Understanding how gene expression orchestrates cellular organization within tissues is essential to gain mechanistic insights into development and disease. Spatial transcriptomics allows capturing of transcriptional activity along with positional context…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…