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Anion dysregulation is seen in numerous diseases, from cystic fibrosis and chronic pain, to autism and cancer. Researchers at the University of Dallas are investigating anion transport in vivo, developing novel tools to help analyse the effects of both normal and aberrant anion regulation at the molecular level, and are using INTEGRA\u2019s PIPETBOY acu 2 to streamline their cell culture workflows. <\/span><\/p>\n Whitney Ong, a joint chemistry graduate student in the Dodani and Smaldone labs at the university, explained: \u201cMy research focuses on the development of supramolecular-based sensors for anions, particularly for chloride. The reason we are especially interested in chloride is that it is the most abundant anion in the human body \u2013 serving all sorts of functions \u2013 and its dysregulation is implicated in diseases such as cystic fibrosis. We\u2019re hoping that our chloride sensing platform could help in its detection, as well as in the diagnosis of a number of other diseases.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Ong added: \u201cWe have three PIPETBOY pipette controllers and use them regularly for a variety of tasks during our cell culture set-up, for instance to make up large volumes of cell culture media, aliquoting and dispensing reagents such as media or antibiotics, resuspensions, as well as to mix different solutions. If we are working with volumes of liquids above 2 ml, we will always use the PIPETBOY; it\u2019s much easier, safer and more efficient that pouring liquids between glass measuring cylinders, where there is a higher risk of spillages or not pouring out the desired volume. They fit into our workflows perfectly \u2013 everyone in the lab loves them.”<\/span><\/p>\n