Cytokines and their Role in Health and Disease
The aetiology of human diseases is full of complexity, and so is our immune system. In the prevention of diseases, the human body depends on a process called the cell signaling pathway, which involves a chain of chemical reactions between a cluster of molecules within a cell that control the function of a cell, for…
Western Blot Procedures, Analysis and Purpose
Proteins play many vital roles in our bodies. Essentially proteins or polypeptides are complex compounds of amino acids that are needed by our bodies to regulate, function and construct organs and tissues in the body. Proteins are integral to organisms, helping almost every cell process and are also critical to metabolism. For these reasons, detecting…
Signs of Seroconversion and How to Avoid HIV
Global Statistics on HIV/AIDS released by UNAIDS reveal that in 2020, there were approximately 37.7 million people worldwide with HIV. Indeed, HIV is one of the most severe diseases in the world today. Despite the advanced methods of testing, this virus cannot be detected immediately after it is contracted. For timely detection of HIV, one…
5 tips for optimal lab efficiency biofire filmarray
Over the last few years, the medical industry has experienced a challenging time. Amid the global pandemic of Covid-19, labs worldwide have had to pull double shifts to cope with the ever-increasing volume of output while maintaining quality and standards in the results generated. Optimising lab efficiency has, therefore, become a priority. Focusing on lab…