We have all had a blood test before, but have you ever wondered what happens once the needle is removed and the vial is sent ...

When blood samples are exposed to flashes of infrared light from a laser, the molecules held within the plasma vibrate. In turn, different components of the molecules absorb or reflect the energy ...

If you are squeamish about having blood samples drawn, you may be happy to hear about a new method approved in Europe: using a robot. The usual practice of drawing blood has changed little over ...

Additionally, we have compared miRNA yields from fresh and archived blood plasma samples and effects of variations in miRNA extraction protocol and RNA protective agent on isolation efficiency.

As the heart forces blood through the arteries, you feel the beats by firmly pressing on the arteries, which are located close to the surface of the skin at certain points of the body. The pulse can ...

After overnight fasting, peripheral whole blood samples were collected from participants via antecubital vein into 6-ml blood collection tubes containing EDTA. After centrifugation at 3,500 g for 10 ...