Start Right to Finish Well—The Importance of the Sample Preparation Process in Your IHC and IF Workflow
When it comes to IHC and IF a strong start is essential to great results. Explore our tips to help your sample preparation process.
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Vector Laboratories’ blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
Following gut instinct and the intertwining pathways of sisterhood
There are three Engevik sisters—Kristen, Amy, and Mindy—all of whom chose to pursue academic careers in the field of gastrointestinal research. Here we focus on Kristen, the youngest, who is working on her third year... Read more
Easy as Do-Re-Mi: Getting Started with Multiplex Immunohistochemistry
Are you eager to add multiplex immunohistochemistry to your experimental repertoire, but feeling unsure about how to begin? We’re here to help with this tips and tricks article.
Leveraging Lectins for Glycan Analysis
Incorporating glycan analysis into your workflows is easier than you may think–especially when you use lectins, which are compatible with many commonly used lab assays. Join us as we walk through the key considerations to... Read more
Vector Laboratories: A look back at 2021
Lisa V. Sellers, PhD, CEO of Vector Laboratories, reflects on the challenges of 2021 and the true north that is guiding us towards 2022 with enthusiasm.
Our Top 10 Posts of 2021 Will Lend You a Helping Hand in the Lab
How can we do even more to help researchers? That’s a question we ask a lot here at Vector Laboratories, and this June it led us to launch a blog. Since then, it’s been our... Read more
Mike Morales Joins Vector Laboratories as Chief Financial Officer
BURLINGAME, Calif.December 14, 2021 Mr. Morales’ decades of financial experience in the life sciences sector will drive Vector Laboratories’ ongoing expansion strategy Vector Laboratories, the pioneer and leader in the development and manufacture of protein... Read more
Answering Your Questions: Getting Started With Multiplex Immunohistochemistry
Adding multiple antibodies to your IHC protocol can lead to stunning scientific insights, but is sometimes technically challenging. Get answers to your multiplex immunostaining quandaries from Dr. Craig Pow in this tips and tricks article.
A dissertation in hand, a job search in process, a scientific adventure commences
Yee Ming Khaw is the first member of her family from Malaysia to attend university and earn both a BS and PhD. When she arrived in Kansas to pursue her undergraduate degree, she was surprised... Read more
Lectins 101: How Plant Lectins Can Accelerate Cancer Biomarker Discovery
Lectins are essential in recognizing abnormal cell glycome and mediating tumor progression. That said, they can also be leveraged to enhance our knowledge of the glycome profiles of various cancers.
