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Articles by Eric Torres, PhD

About Eric Torres, PhD

Eric Torres holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His dissertation research focused primarily on mechanisms of mitochondrial protein import. He is the current Marketing Manager at Biotium.

Cell Viability- Where to Begin?
Cell Viability- Where to Begin?
Exploring the many tools and metrics for assessing cell viability, including assays for ...
Exploring the many tools and metrics for assessing cell viability, including assays for cytotoxicity, cellular activity, and apoptosis.
An Interview with STORM expert Ke Xu on Super-Resolution Microscopy
An Interview with STORM expert Ke Xu on Super-Resolution Microscopy
Dr. Ke Xu, Ph.D, a leading STORM scientist at UC Berkeley, discusses the challenges and prospects of super-resolution microscopy.
CF® Dyes. What started it all? Part 2. The Chemistry of Fluorescence
CF® Dyes. What started it all? Part 2. The Chemistry of Fluorescence
In the final entry of our 2-part blog series, we’ll look at how CF® dyes are the next evolutionary step in fluorescent probes.
What Does Vaping Vitamin E Acetate Do To Your Lungs?
What Does Vaping Vitamin E Acetate Do To Your Lungs?
Lets explore the science behind vitamin E acetate as a vaping additive and the potential link to the EVALI outbreak.
CF® Dyes. What started it all? Part 1. A History of Fluorescence
CF® Dyes. What started it all? Part 1. A History of Fluorescence
Where did FITC, rhodamine, and Alexa Fluor® dyes come from? Find out in part 1 of this 2-part blog series on the history of fluorescent dyes.
Your Go-To Guide for Protein Stains
Your Go-To Guide for Protein Stains
Wondering if you should use CBB or silver stain for that gel? Find out with this comprehensive guide on protein stains!