Skip RNA Extraction. Go Directly to RT-qPCR 

RNA extraction remains one of the most time-consuming and loss-prone steps in RT-qPCR workflows. Column-based purification adds multiple handling steps, increases the risk of sample loss and RNA degradation, and adds reagent and plasticware costs. For laboratories

Bringing Gene Expression into Focus 

Cells continuously fine‑tune their gene expression in response to extracellular signals, environmental stress, and developmental cues. These dynamic changes drive core processes such as proliferation, differentiation, inflammation, and survival. Knowing when and

Reliable, high-yield RNA synthesis should support your research — not slow it down. In vitro transcription (IVT) remains one of the most widely used approaches for cell-free RNA synthesis, enabling rapid generation of RNA from DNA templates using the high specificity and processivity of T7 RNA polymerase.

Seeing Gene Activity in Real Time

Cells constantly respond to changes in their environment—switching genes on and off in response to stress, nutrients, or signaling molecules. Studying how and when these genes are activated is essential for understanding cellular communication, disease progression, and

The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Jeffrey C Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael W Young for research that established key mechanistic principles on how circadian rhythms are regulated. Circadian rhythms are endogenous oscillations adjusted to changing external cues and driven

3 Reasons Why You Should Take "Pseudogenes" Seriously in Your Research

Protein-coding DNA, or “functional” genes, only accounts for up to 2% in the human genome. Until recently, the remaining 98% have been referred to as “junk DNA” for their putative noncoding feature. The name itself implies that junk

In this final installment on how to improve your qPCR gene expression profiling (see 6 Tips to Improve qPCR: part 1 and part 2 for previous discussion), we will discuss pipetting tips and the benefits of a separate reverse transcription step in qPCR template preparation.

Tip #5. Good Laboratory Practice

Despite being essential for any experiment involving DNA replication, people rarely give primers a second thought.  To coincide with the launch of our new qPCR gene reference tool, we’ll be giving them a little more of the praise they deserve.

In this next installment on how to improve your qPCR gene profiling (see 6 Tips to Improve qPCR for previous discussion), we would like to discuss the limitations of melting curve analysis and PCR inhibitors.

Tip #3. Melting curve analysis is NOT sufficient for assessing qPCR product specificity.

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Gene expression analysis is critical for understanding the transcriptome profiles of primary cells and how they directly influence the cells’ functionality. In addition, the transcriptome profile can affect cell proliferation, differentiation, senescence, or apoptosis. Traditional reporter-gene assays