CST BLOG: Lab Expectations

The official blog of Cell Signaling Technology (CST), where we discuss what to expect from your time at the bench, share tips, tricks, and information.

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Alexandra Foley

Alexandra Foley

Alexandra (Alex) Foley is a scientific writer at CST with a passion for translating complex research into engaging narratives that highlight real-world applications. After studying molecular biology and English literature as an undergraduate, Alex's writing career has spanned many disciplines in healthcare and science. She enjoys learning about a variety of topics and weaving stories to inspire and engage.

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Why is combining single cell RNA and intracellular signaling data difficult?

What if you could measure RNA, determine cell type, and detect intracellular signaling, all in a sin...
Alexandra Foley Feb 19, 2025

Does It Really Work? How InTraSeq™ Integrates Transcriptomic, Proteomic, & Intracellular Interaction Data

The ability to detect intracellular proteins alongside RNA has long been a challenge in single cell ...
Alexandra Foley Feb 12, 2025

Meet the Winners of the 5th Annual Rising Black Scientists Awards

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 5th annual Rising Black Scientists Awards! Since 2020,...
Alexandra Foley Feb 6, 2025

CST Turns 25: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Antibodies & Innovations

This year, CST turns 25. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we’re also reflecting on how th...
Alexandra Foley Sep 24, 2024

How to Prepare and Deliver a Great Research Presentation

After months of running experiments, pouring over data late into the evening, and surviving on whate...
Alexandra Foley Sep 18, 2024

CST Dominates CiteAb's Top Cited Research Antibodies List—Again

Year after year, CST antibodies are the most cited research reagents used by scientists worldwide. H...
Alexandra Foley Sep 11, 2024

When, Why, & How to Appeal a Manuscript Rejection

For many young scientists, publishing a research paper marks the first step outside the walls of hig...
Alexandra Foley Jul 25, 2024

Autophagy: It’s a Cell-Eat-Self World

If the thought of self-cannibalization is not appealing to you, you may not want to read the next se...
Alexandra Foley May 22, 2024

Navigating the Many Forms of Scientific Writing in Academia

In the science discipline, the art of communication is not a mere accessory—it is the linchpin of pr...
Alexandra Foley May 1, 2024

AACR 2024 Highlights: The Era of Data and Omics Has Arrived

Spatial biology, cell therapy, targeted protein degradation, omics, and large-scale computational an...
Alexandra Foley Apr 24, 2024

5 Reasons to Choose a Conjugation Service Over an Antibody Labeling Kit

The need for antibody conjugation is on the rise due to the increased use of multiplexing. Not only ...
Alexandra Foley Mar 6, 2024

Networking in Science: How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

Networking and self-promotion are essential parts of any scientist's career, and while many might fi...
Alexandra Foley Dec 20, 2023

Application-Specific Antibody Validation: Finding an IHC-Validated Claudin-6 mAb

Developing research antibodies is an extensive process that takes advantage of an animal’s adaptive ...
Alexandra Foley Nov 15, 2023

CST Products Lead CiteAb’s Top-Cited Antibodies List for the 7th Year Running

Every summer, the scientific community waits with bated breath for CiteAb to reveal the 100 most-cit...
Alexandra Foley Nov 1, 2023

Seeding Labs: Donated CST Lab Equipment Finds New Purpose in Malawi & Beyond

Researchers at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) exist in a constant state of e...
Alexandra Foley Sep 6, 2023

High-Throughput 3D Assay Methods: Analysis of TGF-β Signaling

Spheroids and related three-dimensional (3D) cell models are rapidly gaining popularity among resear...
Alexandra Foley Aug 16, 2023

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