
Medical research
How Does a FLIPR Calcium Assay Work?
The FLIPR calcium assay allows for simultaneous detection of GPCRs and ion channels in one assay. Cells are loaded with calcium-sensitive dye, and when activated by an agonist, there is an increase in fluorescence signal. Rhod-4 AM is the...
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Medical research
Define XML – Its Effects
For some time, many medical researchers have been debating the question of whether or not to use define XML (Extended Mark-up Language) when documenting medical data. Many believe that medical research is too important to leave to computers, and...
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