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Introduction to Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) 1. Overview and Basic Structure Originally identified during the 1960s, the adeno-associated virus represents a significant advancement in genetic research and therapeutic applications. This small, non-enveloped virus belongs to the Parvoviridae family’s Dependoparvovirus genus. Its genetic material consists of single-stranded DNA spanning approximately 4.7 kb. Research indicates widespread human exposure, […]

What Is 16S rRNA? The 16S rRNA (16S ribosomal RNA) is a constituent component of the 30S subunit in prokaryotic ribosomes. The “S” in 16S pertains to the Svedberg unit, a measure that reflects the sedimentation rate of large molecules in a centrifugal field – the higher the value, the larger the molecule. The 16S rRNA gene […]

In recent years, TCR sequencing has become a vital area of research for investigating the structure and distribution of T cell receptors. The TCR, also known as the T cell receptor, is the fundamental component used by T cells to recognize antigens, stimulate T cell activation, and promote proliferation. TCR sequencing is essential in various research […]

Introduction of CRISPR technology In recent years, the field of genetic analysis has witnessed a groundbreaking advancement with the emergence of CRISPR sequencing. While CRISPR-Cas9 is well-known for its gene-editing capabilities, CRISPR sequencing harnesses the power of CRISPR technology to revolutionize our understanding of the genome. This blog post explores how CRISPR sequencing is transforming genetic […]

The use of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors has significantly improved overall survival in a subset of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, but only about 20% of patients respond to treatment. Identifying predictors of response is crucial to improve patient selection for immunotherapy. However, current understanding of relevant predictors is limited by the lack of large, multi-omic […]

In the realm of molecular biology research, there exist two oft-confounded methodologies used with regularity: genotyping and DNA sequencing. Despite their seeming synonymy, these methods differ considerably regarding their impact on research outcomes and applications. This blog post endeavors to elucidate the contrasts between genotyping and DNA sequencing, while exploring their respective benefits and drawbacks. […]

Introduction to Population Evolution A population, also known as a species, is a group of individuals who can all interbreed. The collection of these genes is known as a gene pool because these individuals can share genes and pass on combinations of genes to the next generation. Only populations, not individuals, go through the evolutionary […]

Introduction to SARS-COV-2 In December 2019, the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) started and has enveloped the world in an unparalleled global pandemic. The clinical features of COVID-19 patients are comparable during the 2002-2003 outbreak of SARS-CoV-1, which caused more than 8,000 cases reported and about 800 deaths. As such, human SARS-CoV-2 […]