Vector Laboratories’ blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
Organoid research has grown substantially over the past decade and a half. What started with self-organizing intestinal epithelium in basement membrane extract has expanded into a platform used across cancer biology, infectious disease, developmental biology,... Read more
Multiplexing has revolutionized immunostaining workflows. It allows the simultaneous detection of multiple targets in the same tissue section and empowers scientists to gather more data while sparing precious samples. But issues with cross-reactivity between reagents... Read more
Antibodies are the epitome of simple yet powerful science tools. Made of just 4 peptides, they never cease to help scientists unravel the intricacies of the microscopic world
Creating a product that stands out and addresses the needs of scientists requires ingenuity, persistence, and a lot of testing; our new product, VectaPlex™ Antibody Removal Kit, is no exception. We sat down with Senior Scientist... Read more
Observation is one of the fundamental steps in the scientific method. However, for centuries the scientific study of tissues was limited to observations of dissections with the unaided eye. It was not until the mid-19th... Read more
Multiplexing, a powerful technique that allows the visualization of multiple biomarkers within a single sample, has revolutionized the field by offering researchers valuable insights into the spatial context of complex cellular processes and interactions. By... Read more
In this blog post, we will explore IHC and IF techniques and how they have been used for identifying cancer biomarkers.
Correctly coverslipping your slides ensures that your tissue specimens are preserved for optimal imaging and viewing. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to properly coverslip your slides to protect your samples.
With a wide variety to choose from, there are important considerations to make when selecting your own primary antibody. Keep reading to learn how to choose a primary antibody for your workflow.
In this blog post, we cover 5 reasons you should add the ImmEdge® Hydrophobic Barrier PAP Pen from Vector Laboratories to your list of essential lab tools.
