Applied Biological Materials - abm

11/07/2025

This is fine 😀

11/05/2025

💙 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!

At abm, we’re supporting lung cancer research by curating a dedicated Lung Cell Line Collection — a versatile, ready-to-use resource for scientists investigating lung disease and cancer. 📣 From non-cancerous bronchial epithelium to pulmonary fibroblasts and metastatic NSCLC models, our diverse cell lines empower studies in toxicology, fibrosis, tumor progression, and more.

🔬 Highlights include:
🔹 T9180 🔗https://buff.ly/YS1eo7L – Immortalized Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (BEAS-2B)
🔹 T0490 🔗https://buff.ly/acCkDcK – Immortalized Human Pulmonary Fibroblasts – SV40
🔹 T6325 🔗https://buff.ly/ntNKoW8 – Stable Rab37 Knockdown H460 (NSCLC model)
…and many more.

11/04/2025

⚡️ Get precise AAV titers in an hour!

ABM’s qPCR AAV Titer Kit (Cat. No. G931 | 🔗 https://buff.ly/zW6qFdr ) is a one-step quantitative PCR assay for fast, accurate adeno-associated virus titration. Forget time-consuming dot blots or infectivity assays – this kit uses a quick lysis and qPCR to directly measure viral genomes from your AAV prep. It’s optimized for high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring no background from empty capsids or contaminants.

✨ Fast workflow – AAV titer results in ~60 minutes
✨ Streamlined workflow – rapid lysis followed by one-step qPCR
✨ High sensitivity & specificity – proprietary primer design for reliable titration
✨ Direct use – analyze viral supernatant without purification

Streamline your AAV vector workflow with qPCR titration. When you need to know your viral dose exactly, this kit delivers confidence in every measurement.

10/31/2025

🔬👻 Happy Halloween! 🎃🔬

Today, the lab gets a little extra spooky as we celebrate with tricks, treats, and maybe a few “scary” experiments! Whether you’re in costume or just enjoying some treats, we hope you have a fang-tastic day. Stay spooky and safe!🧪👻

10/30/2025

Breaking Scientific Ground!

We’re excited to announce that our PDK4 and ACSS2 Adenoviruses (Cat. No. A136323, A211227) have been featured in a recent Cell Metabolism publication!

🔗 https://buff.ly/cIE2EqE

This recognition highlights the critical role our viral vector technology plays in advancing cutting-edge research. The study underscores the importance of PDK4 in metabolic regulation and disease modeling, further proving the value of precise and reliable genetic tools in breakthrough discoveries.

At abm, we take pride in supporting researchers with high-quality solutions that drive innovation in molecular biology and gene therapy.

Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is initiated by activation of endothelial TGF-β signaling. Induction of EndMT results in increased ACSS2-dependent Ac-CoA synthesis from pyruvate-derived acetate. Increased Ac-CoA production leads to acetylation of the TGF-β receptor ALK5 and SMADs 2 ...

10/29/2025

⚡️ Supercharge viral infection!

ABM’s Polybrene (Hexadimethrine Bromide, Cat. No. G062 | 🔗 https://buff.ly/j7OehWB ) is a cationic polymer that increases the efficiency of infection in a variety of cell types. It’s commonly used to enhance retroviral and lentiviral transduction, helping researchers achieve stronger and more consistent gene delivery results.

✨ More cells infected per experiment
✨ Easy “add-in” during transduction
✨ Ideal for hard-to-transduce cell lines
✨ Reliable and widely used in viral workflows

Boost your gene delivery with Polybrene — the simple, trusted enhancer for higher viral transduction efficiency.

10/24/2025

Me: runs perfect PCR setup
Imager: lol nope, no bands.

10/23/2025

🌿 Science Today | Herbivores Eat More Than Just Grass

Recent DNA metabarcoding work by Brown University + Yellowstone researchers reveals that large herbivores aren’t just grazing on grass—they chow down on a much wider variety of plants, depending on season, location, and what’s available.

Pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, and bison all show more diet overlap than previously thought. In summer many eat wildflowers in meadows; in winter, conifers, shrubs and evergreen trees become key. The traditional categories—grazers vs browsers—miss a lot of what’s really happening.

Maintaining plant diversity isn’t just pretty—it’s essential for wildlife survival, especially in landscapes that change or in winter when options shrink.

🔗 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2502691122

10/22/2025

✨ Purity meets power!
🔗 https://buff.ly/Q1mmHRY

ABM’s Ultra-Pure Lentivirus Purification Kit (LV998) uses a proprietary binding matrix and ion-exchange buffers to efficiently capture and elute lentivirus, preserving viral integrity while delivering clean, high-quality preparations. Designed to maximize recovery, this kit consistently provides higher purity and titres compared to crude supernatants.

✨ Ultra-clean prep – minimal particle damage
✨ High-yield recovery – maximize infectivity
✨ Proprietary ion-exchange technology – no harsh methods
✨ Reliable results – ideal for in vitro and in vivo use

With LV998, you can achieve efficient lentivirus purification without the need for ultracentrifugation, ensuring consistent, reproducible results for demanding gene delivery experiments.

10/17/2025

Who needs safety when efficiency is THIS high?

10/16/2025

🧫 Meet Van, part of our amazing R&D Cell Culture Team! After joining abm as a co-op student over a year ago, she’s now back full-time, putting her Molecular Biology & Biochemistry background to work preparing media and supporting cutting-edge research.

🎧 Outside the lab, Van loves listening to fiction audiobooks and hitting the gym three times a week to stay active.

💬 Fun fact: People often say she looks super confident - but she admits she still gets a little nervous talking to strangers. She’s learning to embrace confidence one conversation at a time! 💪