NK cell cytolytic activity is often evaluated by measuring the release of radioactive chromium-51 or indium-111 from labeled tumor cells. This application note explores a non-toxic, calcein AM release assay for evaluating NK cell cytotoxicity using image cytometry.

Reversing stiffness of diseased heart muscle cell strut is key.

The discovery paves the way for developing a new vaccine which should protect against these particularly dangerous viruses.

Scientists have identified a toxic bug they believe may cause bowel cancer and could lead to a life-saving vaccine or early detection test for the too-often deadly disease.

An algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change the way that the severity of the condition is assessed, has been developed by a team of engineers, physicians and radiologists.

A wide range of fetal genetic abnormalities could soon be detected in early pregnancy thanks to a world-first study using lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive technology.