Scientific Resources
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CCK-8 vs MTS vs ATP Assays in 3D Models: Choosing the Right Viability Readout
A practical comparison of CCK-8/WST-8, MTS and ATP-based viability assays for spheroids, organoids and other 3D cell culture models — covering how each method works, its limitations in 3D, and how to validate the right readout for your experiment. -
Canine Brucellosis Testing: When to Test, Retest and Confirm Results
A practical guide to screening dogs for Brucella canis — covering when to test, how to interpret rapid antibody results, when to retest after early exposure, and when laboratory confirmation is required. -
Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Symptoms, Diagnosis and PCR Detection
Scientific Resource Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic intestinal parasite transmitted mainly through contaminated food or water. Learn how infection occurs, which symptoms to recognize and how clinical and food-testing laboratories... -
Total Polyamine Fluorometric Assay Kit for Polyamine Metabolism Research
Measure total polyamine levels in cell lysates, tissue extracts, and biological samples using the AffiASSAY® Total Polyamine Fluorometric Assay Kit for research applications.
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PCR Confidence Starts with the Right Control
PCR is highly sensitive, but a result is only as reliable as the controls behind it. This complete guide covers every PCR control type: positive, negative, no-template, extraction, internal, inhibition, linearity, LoD and validation panels with practical guidance on building a control strategy, interpreting results and selecting the right AffiCHECK® materials for your molecular workflow.
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Colorimetric vs Fluorometric Assay Kits: Which Detection Method Should You Use?
Choosing between a colorimetric and a fluorometric assay kit affects sensitivity, workflow and instrumentation requirements. This guide compares both detection methods across key parameters — including analyte level, sample matrix, reader compatibility and assay sensitivity — to help researchers select the right AffiASSAY biochemical kit for their experiment. -
How to Choose the Right ELISA Kit for Your Research
Not every ELISA kit is suitable for every project. This guide covers the nine key criteria researchers should evaluate before ordering; from target analyte and species compatibility to assay format, detection range, validation data and workflow requirements — to help select the right kit for reliable quantitative results.
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Fluorescent Protein Antibodies: Detection Tools for GFP, RFP, mCherry & More
AffiGEN offers goat polyclonal antibodies for detecting GFP, RFP, mCherry, mRuby, mClover, tdTomato, YFP and CFP tags — supporting western blot, immunofluorescence and tagged protein validation workflows.
