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  • Actin Antibody Available in Imgenex now  By : Stephen Jones
    Actin is a ubiquitous protein involved in the formation of filaments that are major components of the cytoskeleton. It is the monomeric subunit of microfilaments, one of the three major components of the cytoskeleton, and of thin filaments which are part of the contractile apparatus in muscle cells. For more details read out the article:
  • Are we "Livin" or just "Survivin"?  By : Stephen Jones
    Apoptosis is regulated by death domain (DD) and/or caspase recruitment domain (CARD) containing molecules and a caspase family of proteases. A novel CARD domain containing protein was recently identified and designated ARC for apoptosis repressor with CARD (1). For more details read out the article:
  • Blood thinning drug danger  By : Scientist Live
    A new study shows that people who take the commonly used blood thinning drug warfarin may have larger amounts of bleeding in the brain and increased risk of death if they suffer a hemorrhagic stroke.
  • Broccoli sprouts offer protection  By : Scientist Live
    A concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumours in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
  • Curcumin – The Most Powerful Antioxidant  By : Avon
    Curcumin is derived from turmeric fingers. Curcumin act as a powerful antioxidant, anti tumors, anti inflammatory agent etc keeps the body away from disease. Daily consumption of Curcumin will neutralize the free radicals generated in our body
  • Data Validation through Tissue Analysis  By : Stephen Jones
    IMGENEX History-Array tissue array slides are a simple, powerful, inexpensive, yet highly efficient method for expression analysis or localization studies of molecular targets at the DNA, RNA or protein level. For more details read out the article:
  • Decreasing the cost of pure water  By : Scientist Live
    Every year, countries around the world suffer from water shortages. The numbers are startling. Over 1 billion people live without reliable access to drinkable water. Meanwhile, the number of people living in water stressed areas accounts for 41% of the world's population
  • Detox – start with the Colon!  By : Mitchel Annable
    If you are considering a detox programme, start by removing the waste in your colon; the last portion of your food processing chain. If you attempt to detox / clean your liver, blood, or lymph system without first addressing a waste filled bowel, the excreted toxins will only get recycled back into your body.
  • Faces of DARPP-32: Master Signaling Mediator in the Brain?  By : Stephen Jones
    As a major target for dopamine-activated adenylyl cyclase and protein kinase A in the striatum, DARPP-32 plays a central role in regulating the efficacy of dopaminergic neurotransmission and can act either as a phosphatase or kinase inhibitor in a contextually dependent manner. For more detail read out the article:
  • Fundamental Immunology, Basic Immunology and Allergy Immunology  By : Stephen Jones
    Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in all organisms. The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade our systems and cause disease. For more details read out the following article:-
  • GPCRs: Exploring New Paradigms  By : Stephen Jones
    As one of the largest and most diverse protein families in nature, the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily play important roles in a variety of biological and pathological processes such as development and proliferation, neuromodulation, angiogenesis, metabolic disorders, inflammation, and viral infection. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most targeted protein families in pharmaceutical research today(Schlyer 2006).To find out the recent findings by IMGENEX,read the following article
  • GPR83: A Novel Treg Expressed Cell Surface Marker  By : Stephen Jones
    GPR83 is a member of the Orphan-A G-Protein coupled receptor family, and has anunknown ligand. It has been previously reported in various regions of the brain, within a subset of T-lymphocytes, and by RT-PCR at low levels in heart, kidney, liver, and otherorgans. For more details read out the article:
  • How the brain believes  By : Scientist Live
    It has probably happened to everyone at one time or another. You're driving to a restaurant for the very first time. At a crossroads, you make a turn. You drive for several minutes, and then several minutes more. Nothing in sight. The disturbing thought creeps into your mind: "I should be there by now. Did I make the wrong turn?"
  • Improved RNA interference kits launched by Imgenex  By : Stephen Jones
    RNA interference (RNAi) is the process of mRNA degradation that is induced by double-stranded RNA in a sequence-specific manner. RNAi has been observed in all eukaryotes, from yeast to mammals. The RNAi pathway is thought to be an ancient mechanism for protecting the host and its genome against viruses and rogue genetic elements that use double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) in their life cycles. For more details read out the following article:-
  • Is Silver a Natural Antibiotic?  By : Mitchel Annable
    Since the start of recorded history, silver containers were used for carrying drinking water, wine, vinegar and other liquids. Liquids stored in silver containers stayed fresher for far longer than if they were stored in any other kind of container.
  • Is Your Home Making You SICK?  By : bcarney
    Indoor air contains the same pollutants that are found outdoors-smog, soot, and gas fumes. And those are just the ones that you can see or smell. Now take those outdoor pollutants, bring them indoors, and add to them things like cigarette smoke, chemicals in building materials and cleaners, molds, pet dander, dust mites and even smells from candles and cooking. They are all pollutants. Your lowest indoor pollution levels can’t be any lower than the levels of pollution outside.
  • Medical Marijuana: Where the candidates stand  By : Alex Weidmann
    When it's time to vote, remember it's important to vote for your interests, not just your political party. Health, and the care of our fellow humans should be the top priority of our government and our health care providers.
  • Moringa - The health supplement  By : Avon
    Health supplements are now very important as the regular meal pattern did not meet the nutrient requirement of our daily needs. Moringa is the best supplement which provides all the essential nutrients needed for our survival with its numerous health benefits.
  • New FOXP3Δ2 (Exon 2 Deleted) Specific Antibody  By : Stephen Jones
    FOXP3 is a master regulator of immune homeostasis expressed specifically in CD4+ CD25+ T regulatory cells controlling their growth, development and function. FOXP3 significance in the normal development of Tregs is better elucidated with the fact that mutated FOXP3 results in a rare and fatal early onset autoimmune disorder in humans called XLAAD/IPEX (human immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked syndrome), a condition phenotypically similar to Scurfy in mice.
  • NF-kB Activation: Elucidating Upstream Events  By : Stephen Jones
    NF-kB (Nuclear Factor-KappaB) is a heterodimeric protein composed of different combinations of members of the Rel family of transcription factors. The Rel/NF-kB family of transcription factors are involved mainly in stress-induced, immune, and inflammatory responses. For more details read out the article:
  • Noni Juice   By : Mitchel Annable
    It is believed that the Noni tree (MORINDA CITRIFOLIA) originated in Southeast Asia about two thousand years ago. Since that time, the precious fruit of the Noni tree has been distributed throughout the tropical islands of the South Pacific and French Polynesia. Volcanic Islands such as Tahiti provide ideal growing conditions for Noni, with the tropical climate and the volcanic soil so rich in minerals.
  • Our eyes and the sun  By : stevie
    The human body has the amazing ability to repair or replace damaged cells. For instance, some of the red blood cells in our body, that can live up to 120 days, are replaced on a routine basis at about 1% each and every day. However, the lens of the eye does not have this capability. The cells found in the lens of the eye are never replaced. The proteins of the lens, likewise, are never replaced. While cells in other parts of our bodies can repair and replenish themselves, the lens can not repair itself. Injury and harm to the eyes merely accumulate over time leading to diminished eyesight.
  • Polarized sunglasses and glare  By : stevie
    When you go outdoors for any activity, glare can be a serious problem. It is not only bothersome and annoying, but it can be down right dangerous. For automobile drivers, vision impairment can result in accidents as the sun’s rays scatter off of the road or even the surface of the car itself. However, the simple use of polarized sunglasses can help reduce or even eliminate the glare reflected from flat surfaces.
  • QuikChIP Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Kits  By : Stephen Jones
    The principle of the ChIP assay is simple yet the process can be technically challenging. It is with these challenges in mind that IMGENEX developed the QuikChIP Kit for chromatin immunoprecipitation. Find out more information from the following article:
  • Reasons to wear polarized sunglasses  By : stevie
    Sunglasses that have lenses that are polarized can eliminate the harmful glare of the sun. Polarization optics provides exceptionally clear, distortion-free vision while outdoors. Polarized sunglasses originally got their start with pilots who needed to see while flying in the direction of the sun. Now anyone who enjoys outdoor activities might wear polarized sunglasses.
  • Regulatory T Cells (Treg)  By : Stephen Jones
    Early development and differentiation of nascent T cells inside the thymus is a complex and remarkable mechanism.These types of T-cells require a different strategy to tame their autoimmune potential. One of many immunotolerance mechanisms that immune system has developed to distinguish between self and non-self antigens is regulatory T cells or Tregs. For more details read out the article:
  • Transcriptional Factors And Regulators  By : Stephen Jones
    All the cellular processes in living cells such as growth, development, morphogenesis and cellular differentiation are a product of gene expression programs involving complicated transcriptional regulation of several genes. This process of transcriptional regulation is tightly controlled and coordinated by proteins called transcriptional regulators.
  • Types Of Fat  By : Cherie Ang CL
    Goods Fat Good fat that are contained in natural non –animal products are excellent for promoting good health and vital performance.
  • Vitamin A and D  By : NutritionPad
    Vitamins are essential for the normal growth and development of a multicellular organism. Vitamin A is necessary for vision, and an early sign of vitamin A deficiency is keratomalacia (night blindness). This vitamin deficiency is rare in industrialized nations but remains a concern in developing countries, particularly in areas where malnutrition is common.
  • Why Blame the Gene When You Can Gain Extra Inches with Height Increase Exercises  By : Nicolos brown
    Statistics shows that it is the taller persons who enjoy greater dominance at the workplace. They are also at the centre of the attraction at social gatherings and heartthrobs of the pretty women. The persons of squat built often feel depressed. There are few height increase exercises that can add extra inches to your stature even subsequent to the puberty period.
  • Yellow Fever and Travel Clinics - GlobetrottersTravelClinic  By : Rob Curtis
    Yellow fever is a viral sickness transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Vaccination is safe and successful and is a legal obligation for people travelling through polluted areas. Avoiding mosquito bites is also optional to reduce the risk of infectious yellow fever or other mosquito-borne diseases.


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