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Recombinant Serratia marcescens nuclease is frequently employed in contemporary downstream processing of viral and protein-based biopharmaceuticals. The enzyme was first isolated from S. marcescens, a bacilliform Gram-negative bacterium that was discovered in 1819. As...

Ionic strength is a measure of the concentration of dissociated ions dissolved in a polar solvent; in the context of the life sciences, this almost always means aqueous solutions. The two most common dimensions used to express ionic strength are the same as those used...

Hybridomas are cell lines historically used in the production of monoclonal antibodies. Mammals such as mice are immunized with an antigen of interest, and their antibody-producing B lymphocytes are harvested. The lymphocytes are fused with immortalized myeloma cells...

Somatek will host a fun, casual evening for members of the San Diego life sciences community. Get connected, network, and share ideas. The event will be on Thursday, February 29 · 4:30 - 7:30pm PST at Somatek’s facility - 9466 Black Mountain Rd Suite 130 San Diego, CA...

According to Wikipedia, National DNA Day is observed by biologists, science teachers and students, anyone interested in genetics. The day celebrates the discovery and understanding of DNA and the scientific advances that understanding has made possible. National DNA...

Testing blood for the early detection of cancer promises a non-invasive method to find early, treatable cancers in asymptomatic patients at risk of developing cancer. Tests are based on next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA from blood and have shown success in...

February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day. International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families....

As was widely reported, David Crosby, singer and song-writer of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young died last week. A talented artist, RIP. What caught our attention is the fact that Crosby received a liver transplant in 1994 (to correct liver damage from...

The Somatek team looks forward to continuing productive and enjoyable collaborations in 2023. Happy New Year to all our friends and customers! Barbara, Branda, Dave, Gina, Guillermo, JT, Katie, Maddy, Mark, Sierra and Stephanie

Scripps Research Magazine published a recent conversation with Anne Hanneken, an outstanding physician scientist, teacher, and woman of indomitable spirit. Anne has devoted her career to vision research and improving the life of people with macular degeneration. Read...