‘Inconsistent’ use of antibodies found in laboratory experiments
16 May 2019 | By
Researchers say they have affirmed inconsistencies in the use of a common laboratory procedure called immunohistochemical staining.
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Genomic analysis identifies potential prostate cancer targets
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Researchers advance cell therapy for diabetes
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New approach shows regeneration of severely damaged lungs
Researchers are first to demonstrate in a clinically relevant model that damaged lungs can be regenerated to meet transplantation criteria.
Magnetic microbots could help drug-delivery nanoparticles reach their targets
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