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The tumor microenvironment (TME) is the complex “neighborhood” of cells and structures that surround and interact with a tumor. It includes not only cancer cells but also many non-cancerous cells and support structures that influence how the tumor grows and behaves. This environment and the tumor constantly communicate with each other, shaping disease progression. Get Tumor immunology Read More
April 29 is the International Day of Immunology!
The human immune system is a complex and fascinating network of cells that work together to protect our bodies from harmful pathogens. However, what you may not know is that these cells also have a sense of humor! Here is a list of hilarious posts that immune cells would write if they had a LinkedIn Immune Cells Crushing It on LinkedIn Read More
Flowcytometry is a technology that can be used to phenotype cells by analyzing the expression of cell surface and intracellular molecules. It rapidly analyzes single cells or particles as they flow past single or multiple lasers while suspended in a buffered salt-based solution. Each particle is analyzed for visible light scatter and one or multiple Flow Cytometry Read More
I love podcasts ! I think it is a great medium and I am always looking for new recommendations. I used to listen to podcasts during my commute to work but these days that I work from home I listen while I am cleaning, washing dishes, vacuuming, prepping food, etc. I listen to all sorts Favorite Podcasts of 2022 Read More
Cytotoxic T cells (CTLs), also known as Killer T cells, are a special type of T cells with the ability to kill other cells. Usually they kill cells that have been infected with a virus. This way the virus can no longer use these cells for replicating inside of them. CTLs secrete cytotoxins to kill the other Killer T Cell Read More
Our immune cells are our own little personal warriors that keep us safe from the bad guys which are usually disease causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. To learn about these cells with a card game a group at the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation at University College of London together with designer Immune Warriors Read More
API stands for 4 ,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole and it is a fluorescent stain that binds to DNA in the nucleus. It is a stain used very often in fluorescence microscopy, when excited with ultraviolet light DAPI emits a blue light. This makes the stain very popular in fluorescence microscopy making the nuclei visible in a blue colour. Scientists DAPI Staining Read More
In an immunological synapse the membrane between the antigen presenting cell (APC) and the t cell touch. They exchange signals so the APC can present an antigen to the t cell. In this case the APC is a dendritic cell that has the right antigen for the t cell and love is in the air. Immunological Synapse Read More
Adipocytes are fat cells, which specialize in storing energy as fat. There are lots of people out there who make their new year s resolutions to loose weight. It is no surprising that these fat cells are scared of shrinking or disappearing completely.