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Understanding the Role of Energy Homeostasis in Diabetes
Introduction The prevalence of diabetes and obesity has been on the rise for several decades and research has demonstrated that other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system and kidneys, can be affected by diabetes. The key to understanding the relationship between diabetes and the...
Researching the Role of Gut Permeability in NAFLD
[playlist images="false" artists="false" tracklist="false" ids="4600"] A growing amount of research demonstrates that communication between the gut microbiota and liver is vital for the regulation of energy metabolism1,2. As a result, scientists are further...
Dorothy Hodgkin’s Discovery of Insulin's 3D Structure
Nobel Prize winning British chemist Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin significantly contributed to unraveling the secrets of diabetes mellitus. She is considered a founder of X-ray crystallography, a technique used to discern the structures of organic biomolecules. Dorothy Hodgkin’s discovery of insulin's 3D...
Insulin Resistance: Root Causes, Detection, and Prevention
The Diabetes Pandemic According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization, more than 34 million Americans and 422 million people worldwide have diabetes.1,2 90 to 95% of people with diabetes have type 2.1 The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and K...
MacroArray Diagnostics GmbH (MADx) partners with ALPCO to offer a fully automated sample-to-answer multiplex allergy test solution to the North American market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, NH – February 1, 2022: ALPCO (Salem, NH), a leading US producer of novel immunoassay testing platforms, recently announced an exclusive distribution partnership with MacroArray Diagnostics GmbH (Vienna, Austria). Together they offer a comprehensive line of testing ...
Real-time PCR/RT-PCR Products for Gastrointestinal Pathogen Detection
Gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens consist of bacterial, viral, and parasitic groups. Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens are caused by direct contact, indirect contact, and contaminated food and water. The most common pathogen is viral, which infects a host by introducing genetic material ...
Featured Biomarkers from A to Z
This handout briefly describes the role of several important hormones measured in research.
Total IgG vs. IgG4 Testing
The use of serological testing for the detection of allergen sensitization, food intolerance, and the development of allergen tolerance is rapidly expanding. In addition to traditional IgE testing, a growing number of IgG tests are entering the market. Some tests measure total IgG, while others ...
Honoring Scientific Advancements in the Discovery of Insulin
Celebrate Insulin’s Discovery: Download the History of Insulin Timeline for Your Lab! The year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of Banting, Best, and Macleod discovery of insulin. However, many other scientists also contributed to the foundational understanding of endocrinology that enabled one of ...
Thermo Fisher partners with ALPCO-GeneProof to broaden their CE-IVD molecular assay portfolio
BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC, April 17, 2023 – ALPCO-GeneProof, a global leader in diagnostics, and Thermo Fisher announced a strategic partnership that brings the TaqPath Menu | GeneProof PCR kits to market. The partnership combines the strengths of ALPCO-GeneProof’s expertise in molecular diagnostics with...