Publishing Failure in Science
I was sitting at a typical conference room table at a biomedical startup interviewing for an internship. Everything in the room felt sterile and unfamiliar...
Katharine martin
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Fireflies: From Ancient Legend to Modern Discoveries
nsects have an established history within folklore and mythology. Butterflies, bees, scarabs and other bugs have become symbolic markers of rebirth, purity, life and death....
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A Crash Course on Luciferase Assays
All right, so you’re starting a new project that requires you to use the luciferase assay, and this is your first time. You might have...
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Top 10 GelRed Questions and Answers
Ethidium bromide (EtBr) has been the go-to product for nucleic acid staining; however, you’re probably well aware of the risks involved in using this chemical....
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A Deep Dive Into Induction with IPTG
IPTG induction is a longstanding technique in molecular biology. In this article, you’ll take a deep dive into this important application. You will learn what...
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Demystifying Material Grades for Your Laboratory
Whether it’s in a chemical’s title or its description, there is usually a note about a reagent’s grade. If you only use molecular biology grade,...
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20 Answers to Important Proteinase K Questions – Plus Free Printable Fact Sheet
A lot of questions pop up when it comes to using proteinase K, such as how to inactivate proteinase K, how should proteinase K be...
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Troubleshooting Electroporation: Conquer Electroporation & Avoid the Arc
If you're getting an arc during electroporation, you can try desalting your DNA, ice your cuvettes, store cuvettes in the freezer to prevent this, or...
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How to Really Choose a Cell Line - From the Basics to the Complex Aspects of Deciding on Your Cell Line
It’s time to choose a cell line for your project. Research has led you to a few candidates, but narrowing them down can be difficult...
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Five Human Experiments Leading to Scientific Breakthroughs
While there are many human experiments that lead to breakthroughs, some of which are unethical, extremely famous cases include the works of William Beaumont, George...
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Art and Science: An Eternal Relationship
How is science involved with art? Neither seems to have much directly in common. But one of art’s intimate connections with science is based on...
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Weak PCR Band Results or Smearing - What To Do
Immediate solutions for weak or smearing PCR Bands are to check your DNA template, increase your cycle times, and ensure you're not dealing with degraded...
