Dr Gaia Brezzo - The Blot thickens; using Western Blotting in research

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Are you tired of the witchcraft and frustration of Western Blotting? Learn the basics of this technique and how it can benefit your research in this new blog from Gaia. Find out how to select the right sample, run a successful gel electrophoresis, transfer proteins, and quantify the results. Discover tips and tricks from a researcher who's been there. Don't let Western Blotting intimidate you anymore, read our blog now!"

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-the-blot-thickens-using-western-blotting-in-research/

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Dr Gaia Brezzo is a Research Fellow based within the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh. Gaia's research focuses on understanding how immune alterations triggered by stroke shape chronic maladaptive neuroimmune responses that lead to post-stroke cognitive decline and vascular dementia. Raised in Italy, Gaia came to the UK to complete her undergraduate degree, and thankfully, stuck around. Gaia writes about her work and career challenges, when not biking her way up and down hills in Edinburgh. Follow Gaia on Twitter: @Gaia_Brezzo

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