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Subatomic Particles
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2020
Dalton was only partially correct about the particles that make up matter. All matter is composed of atoms, and atoms are composed of three smaller subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. These three particles account for the mass and the charge of an atom. The Discovery of the Electron The first clue about the subatomic structure came at the end of the 19th century when J.J. Thomson discovered the electron using a cathode ray tube. This apparatus consisted of a sealed glass...
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Calcium Imaging in Neurons
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2023
Calcium ions play an integral role in neuron function: They act as intracellular signals that can elicit responses such as altered gene expression and neurotransmitter release from synaptic vesicles. Within the cell, calcium concentration is highly dynamic due to the presence of pumps that selectively transport these ions in response to a variety of signals. Calcium imaging takes advantage of intracellular calcium flux to directly visualize calcium signaling in living neurons.This video begins...
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Assessing T-cell Receptor-Induced Calcium Influx Using a Calcium Indicator Dye
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2025
This video analyzes T-cell receptor-induced calcium influx in T-cells. Anti-CD3 antibodies activate the T-cell signaling pathways, leading to an increase in intracellular calcium ions that bind with Indo-1 dye. In flow cytometry, a spectrum shift from the calcium-free state to the calcium-bound state correlates with T-cell receptor-induced calcium influx.
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Concentration and Purification of Viral Particles
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2026
Source: Fricano-Kugler, C. J., et al. Designing, Packaging, and Delivery of High Titer CRISPR Retro and Lentiviruses via Stereotaxic Injection. J. Vis. Exp. (2016).This video demonstrates the step-by-step process for concentrating and purifying lentiviral particles from a mixed suspension containing host cell debris. The procedure utilizes centrifugation, filtration, and PEG-salt precipitation to isolate viral particles while removing soluble impurities. The final product is resuspended in a...
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In Vivo Calcium Imaging Using Synaptically Localized Calcium Sensors in Drosophila melanogaster
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2025
This video demonstrates a method for in vivo calcium imaging using synaptically localized calcium sensors in flies. It outlines the steps for preparing the flies for microscopy, conducting olfactory conditioning, and visualizing odor-induced calcium influx.
FAQs
Composition, particle size, surface chemistry, and solubility jointly determine how calcium particles behave in biological settings. These variables influence whether a particle dissolves readily, presents a useful surface for mineral formation, or interacts with cells in a way that permits uptake. Consequently, changing one design feature can alter ion availability, mineral deposition, and cellular responses.
Dissolution can release calcium ions into the surrounding environment, making solubility a central factor in biological performance. The amount and timing of ion availability may influence local mineral deposition and cellular responses. Researchers therefore consider controlled release when examining how these particles support mineral-related processes or function within biomaterials and delivery systems.
Endocytosis, the process by which cells take up material from their surroundings, provides one route for calcium particles to interact directly with cells. Cellular uptake can influence how particles are processed and how cells respond to them. Examining this interaction helps researchers connect particle properties, such as surface chemistry and size, with biological effects.
Researchers can compare composition, size, surface chemistry, solubility, ion release, mineral-forming behavior, and cellular uptake. Considering these characteristics together is important because no single property determines biological performance. A comparison that links material features with mineral deposition and cell responses can clarify which design is most suitable for a particular biomaterial or delivery-system purpose.
Calcium particles are investigated when a design requires controlled calcium ion release, a surface that can support mineral formation, or a biodegradable component. These features make them relevant to biomaterials and delivery systems being studied for tissue repair and regenerative applications. Their usefulness depends on matching particle composition and behavior with the intended biological environment.
In biology research, calcium particles help examine how calcium contributes to bone and tooth development and how mineral deposition is regulated locally. Their composition, dissolution, and surface properties allow researchers to study mineral-related interactions in a more focused way. This context connects particle research with biomineralization and the design of materials for regenerative applications.