We get many orders and requests for donors who are HLA-A*0201 positive and CMV positive, and for good reason. Scientists know that the HLA-A*0201 allele is the most common allele found in the European/North American Caucasian population, expressed by about half of all individuals. But are there alternatives to HLA-A*0201 positive donors? And should you…
With more than 5,000 attendees expected at the SLAS2017 International Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. this February, there will be ample opportunities to discover, connect and grow. This year’s theme, Research: The Possibilities, will focus on the rapid evolution of the life sciences industry. From new technologies to advanced research models, the industry is…
For some scientists, the difference between serum and plasma is just nomenclature. On more than once occasion we’ve had to ask customers, “Do you mean serum or do you mean plasma?” only to hear, “either one” or “aren’t they the same thing?” Let us clear up the confusion. Serum vs. Plasma: What’s the Difference?…
Clinical trials play a vital role in finding new ways to detect and treat diseases. Without them, medical advancements won’t happen. Participants may be hesitant to participate in a clinical trial because they don’t understand the process or have misconceptions about what to expect. Here we dispel five common myths about clinical research trials. 1.…
Customers often come to us looking for multiple cell types from the same donor, or for a new cell type from the same donor as another cell type they already purchased. We recently got two such requests: “Can I get NK cells, monocytes and dendritic cells all from the same donor?” “I recently bought CD4+…
When buying T regulatory cells for autoimmune or immunotherapy research, you have two options: natural T regulatory cells or induced T regulatory cells. The main difference between the two is quite clear. Induced Tregs are differentiated in the lab outside of the thymus, while natural Tregs come directly from the donor’s body. But there are…
There are many ways that a drug or biologic therapy can impact the immune system, many of which aren’t discovered in the early stages of drug development. For example, chemotherapies that impede the development of hematopoietic cells can leave cancer patients anemic and prone to infection. So how can you identify the negative immune system…
Our scientists bring a wealth of immunology research expertise from diverse backgrounds. With extensive experience in a variety of biologics disciplines, our team is an ideal resource for a wide range of outsource research services. From multiplex assays to flow cytometric analyses, we help you get on with discovery. In this researcher spotlight, we introduce…
1. Eliminate Costly LAL & Rabbit Testing Because their blood clots at the presence of bacterial endotoxins, lysate of horseshoe crab blood (Limulus amoebocyte lysate, LAL) has been used since the 1960s to test pharmaceuticals for substances that can cause fever. The rabbit pyrogen test was more commonly used before the 1960s but is still…
Influenza season is just around the corner. With many Americans expected to seek out the flu vaccination starting in September and October, customers will soon be asking if our donors have received the flu shot or are infected with the flu. We always gather as much information about our donors as possible, and influenza vaccination…
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