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Educational material, comparison studies and publications on SPR and other related techniques for researchers.
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4 Ways To Reduce Non-specific Binding in Surface Plasmon Resonance Experiments
Improve the quality of your SPR data with these optimization strategies If you aren’t familiar with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR),check out our article on What is SPR? before continuing. What is non-specific binding? During an SPR experiment, there are many experimental parameters that must be controlled in order to optimize the performance of the system […]
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OpenSPR Binding Data Reveals a Potential Mechanism for the Treatment of Depression
Introduction Depression is becoming more and more common worldwide, with approximately 1 in 30 people being affected by the illness[1]. Resulting from a combination of genetic, social and psychological factors, depression impacts one’s quality of living and can range in severity, from affecting their motivation for daily tasks to being completely debilitating. Modern medicine’s impact […]
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Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide for Scientists
Getting ready to plan for your surface plasmon resonance (SPR) experiments? Great! So, you probably already know the value of using SPR technology and how it is becoming more affordable and accessible for researchers everywhere. We believe that SPR will become a standard technique available in every biochemistry lab. If you have yet to discover the advantages of surface plasmon resonance, visit our blog post 6 advantages of surface plasmon resonance. The first step in planning for your SPR experiment is to determine which type of SPR sensor chip is right for your application. The type of sensor chip required depends on your ligand, which needs to be immobilized to the sensor chip before you can measure the interaction between your ligand and analyte. There are two categories – covalent or capture coupling-based sensor chips. Today, you will learn the differences between the two and the advantages and disadvantages associated with both.
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7 Tips for Scientific Researchers Working Remotely
Working remotely can be difficult to navigate, so we’ve created a guide to help you stay healthy, motivated and productive during this time. Amid all of the economic and social changes that the coronavirus pandemic has caused globally, there has been a notable shift in the way that people work. In an effort to practice […]
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Nicoya receives over $290K in funding to develop a portable COVID-19 diagnostic test
We’re developing a solution to make COVID-19 testing accessible to everyone. Many economies around the world are in the midst of planning for their reopening, after months of global shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many lessons that are being learned worldwide, frequent and widespread testing has been widely accepted as an effective […]
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Ways to Get Research Funding During COVID-19
In support of COVID-19, North American government agencies are funding research grant opportunities. Find which grant will work for your research. COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of being proactive when it comes to curbing the impact of widespread illness and disease. To find solutions to human diseases and fully understand how a virus exerts its […]
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Viral Outbreaks – How the Scientific Community Can Find Solutions
An analysis of COVID-19 research, and what this means for the future of your projects. Viruses are not a new phenomena. For over a century, science has been helping humans stay ahead of viral research and develop vaccines to slow the spread of disease. So what causes such a huge public health crisis? What is […]
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Complimentary SPR Support Now Available to All Researchers during COVID-19
UPDATE: Discontinuation of Complimentary SPR Support It had been our pleasure to offer complimentary SPR support to help scientists navigate unchartered territories at the peak of the pandemic. As we move toward gaining normalcy, we are optimizing our resources to better help scientists succeed and thus will be discontinuing this complimentary support. If you have any […]
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Application Note: Binding of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody to the Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain using OpenSPR-XT™
High-affinity SARS-CoV-2 antibody characterized using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR). Finding a Solution to COVID-19 Together Widely considered the largest public-health emergency of the last century, COVID-19 has affected billions of lives worldwide. The specific virus causing the current global crisis is SARS-CoV-2, a novel strain of a family called coronaviruses that often attack the respiratory […]
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Technical Guide: Expert Tips on Publishing Your SPR Data
Trying to get your research manuscript accepted faster? Publishing your work is an incredibly rewarding feat and is integral to the career of an academic researcher. We previously shared some great tips to help you get published in a high-impact journal. Recognizing the importance of presenting reliable data, this blog focuses specifically on how to […]