My staining didn’t work, part 1: Background staining in IHC and IF
In this post we will discuss common sources of background staining and offer tips and tricks for resolving these issues.
Insights from our team
Vector Laboratories’ blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
Absolute Biotech Launches to Offer Antibody Reagents, Services and Expertise to Researchers Worldwide
New parent company unites multiple antibody-centric brands to deliver unique antibody solutions Boston, MA. October 4, 2022. Absolute Biotech launched today as a unified company joining together leading antibody-centric brands from around the world. Absolute Biotech specializes... Read more
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Impact of polysialylation in breast cancer outcomes
In this post we highlight a recent work from the University of British Columbia on the role of polySia, CD56, and polysialyltransferases in the breast tumor microenvironment.
Finding a niche in the pursuit of justice
Learn about Jina Yi, a grad student getting her Master's degree in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
How to protect your tissue from photobleaching
This blog post will walk you through strategies in four different categories to protect your immunofluorescent tissue section from photobleaching.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month: Understanding blood cancers
To highlight the fight against these malignant blood cancer types, we will walk you through recent research publications that shed light on the complex mechanisms behind lymphoma and leukemia.
Hope for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through different research approaches
Spinal muscular atrophy is a serious genetic condition that results in the degeneration of motor neurons. Learn about research being performed to contribute to better outcomes.
From dermatology to biofilm and beyond
Marna Ericson's 14-year-old son was sick with a debilitating infectious disease. He saw over 50 doctors with no answers until a colleague suggested she see a veterinarian about Bartonella. From there, Marna has immersed herself... Read more
Transforming A Mature Business: Evolving While Preserving An Established Reputation
Seeing a company you believe in turn things around is truly rewarding. Here are six key tips from Lisa Sellers, PhD, CEO, to guide you on the journey to transform a mature business as featured on Forbes. Read article
How to choose antifade mounting media
As far as antifade mounting media go, one-size-fits-all solutions are few and far between. Here, we break down key factors you should consider when choosing the best antifade mounting medium for your experiment.
