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.

Video: Understanding Macrophages in the Tumor Microenvironment

Research Trends in Macrophage Plasticity It’s an exciting time for immuno-oncology research, as pote...
Kenneth Buck, PhD Sep 19, 2018

Milk or BSA? How to Choose a Blocking Protein for Western Blot [Video]

So you've set the timer to five minutes for the first of three TBST washes for your western blot mem...
Kenneth Buck, PhD Sep 5, 2018

Product Scientist Q&A: From Bench Scientist to Benchtop Support

I’m a Product Scientist at Cell Signaling Technology (CST). My typical work day no longer looks like...
Kaitlin M Aug 29, 2018

Academia, Industry, and Entrepreneurship…Oh My!

Tamar Aprahamian is an interesting study in the professional opportunities available for young scien...
Tamar Aprahamian, PhD Aug 22, 2018

Q&A: From Signaling Pathways to Career Pathways

Each summer, college and high school interns at CST get a chance to sample work life in a biotech en...
Kenneth Buck, PhD Aug 15, 2018

Targeting B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) Holds Promise for Multiple Myeloma Cure

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a type of hematopoietic malignancy characterized, in part, by bone pain, an...
Amrik Singh, PhD Aug 8, 2018

ApoE4 and the Insulin Receptor — It's a Trap!

You might be surprised to learn that diabetes, a metabolic disease, may be linked to the neurodegene...
Richard Cho, PhD Aug 1, 2018

Signaling Is Like Wiring

I’d once heard a great analogy for the pursuit of knowledge: it’s akin to finding yourself in a pitc...

Painless Publication: How to Write a Conference Abstract

Our previous blog post, “Painless Publication: How to Write a Journal Abstract,” walked you through ...
Chris Sumner Jun 27, 2018

Responsible Science Podcast: Episode 5 - The Next Generation

We're excited to partner with Science: Disrupt to present a five-part podcast exploring what 'Respon...
Chris Sumner Jun 20, 2018

Responsible Science Podcast: Episode 4 - Publishing

We're excited to partner with Science: Disrupt to present a five-part podcast exploring what 'Respon...
Chris Sumner Jun 13, 2018

Responsible Science Podcast: Episode 3 - The Industry

We're excited to partner with Science: Disrupt to present a five-part podcast exploring what "Respon...
Chris Sumner Jun 6, 2018

Responsible Science Podcast: Episode 2 - The Disruptors

We're excited to partner with Science: Disrupt to present a five-part podcast exploring what 'Respon...
Chris Sumner May 23, 2018

Shipping Temperature and Antibody Performance: You Asked. CST Answers.

Here at CST, we frequently get questions about the proper shipping temperature for antibodies. So we...
Chris Sumner May 16, 2018

Painless Publication: How to Write a Journal Abstract

Have you ever sat frozen at the keyboard, facing the due date for your abstract and asking yourself ...
Chris Sumner May 9, 2018

#Antibodies Go Social

It began with an Instagram pic of a 100 uL tube:
Tara White May 2, 2018