Low Resolution vs. High Resolution HLA Typing: What Do You Really Need for Your Experiment?
For researchers working in immunology and drug development, the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system or complex is a critical element...
CD4+ T Lymphocytes: Cell Biology and Research Applications
CD4+ T lymphocytes, also called helper T cells, are a type of lymphocyte that assists the stimulation of other immune...
Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments in social communication and interaction, impaired sensory...
Buffy Coats: Applications in Research, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
A buffy coat is the layer of white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets that forms following centrifugation of a blood...
CD8+ T lymphocytes: Cell Biology and Research Applications
What Are CD8+ T lymphocytes? T lymphocytes, or T cells, are the main cells of adaptive immunity. They are involved...
Researchers Discover Link Between Adaptive Immune System Dysregulation and Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder that affects 1 million people in the US and 10...
CD19+ B Cells: A Look at Their Role in Immunity and Research Applications
Introduction CD19+ B cells, or B lymphocytes, are a type of immune cell derived from the common lymphoid progenitor in...
What Exactly Is A Buffy Coat?
A buffy coat is a concentration of white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets. WBCs and platelets make up only around...
Role of T Cells and B Cells in Immunity
T cells and B cells are the most critical components of the adaptive immune system. These cells are essential for...
How to Freeze Cells: 3 Essential Considerations
Understanding how to freeze cells is essential knowledge for biomedical researchers working in drug discovery and diagnostic development. Researchers commonly...