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7 Things to Do in Japan

The Japan with its dichotomy tradition - modernity fascinates Westerners but often on a trip you can not learn the true essence of Japan. It would take years of travel and study to fully understand the culture of the Japanese people. In this article we would like to help you in choosing the things not to be missed on a trip to Japan, in order to live your experience in the Rising Sun as fully...

03 May 2026

The universal language of cellular communication

In the world of molecular biology, calcium is much more than just a mineral needed for strong bones. It acts as a universal messenger, a vital signal that tells cells when to move, when to grow, and even when to die. When a cell receives a signal from its environment, it often responds by rapidly changing the concentration of calcium ions within its cytoplasm. This sudden change, often referred to as a 'calcium transient' or 'flux', is the spark that ignites a wide range of biological processes, from the beating of a heart to the firing of a neuron in the brain. Because these signals are so fundamental to health and disease, scientists have spent decades perfecting ways to watch them happen in real time. This is where the calcium flux assay comes into play. By using specialised fluorescent dyes that light up when they bind to calcium, researchers can effectively 'see'...