How a Microbiome is Ruining your Morning Cuppa Joe
Every morning, millions of people all over the world begin their morning routine with a daily dose of stimulating coffee. But did you know that...
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10 Ways 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Biotechnology
3D printing technology is showing infinite manufacturing capabilities using a variety of materials, and now it’s innovating biotechnology. Researchers are discovering new ways to utilize...
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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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Your Mental Clock in HD – Circadian Rhythm Improved Color & Brightness
iven our technology, specifically our reliance on alarms and digital calendars to map out our daily activities, it’s easy to overlook the environmental signals that...
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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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The Errors of Irreproducibility
There has been a growing, dark cloud of suspicion and mistrust in the biomedical horizon specifically, and in the greater scientific world at large. As...
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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...
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Getting No Bands in your PCR Result - Tips to Help
There are several troubleshooting tips when you don't get PCR bands, but some basic steps is to ensure you have an organized master mix, your...
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4 PCR Tips When Encountering Nonspecific Binding:
Four important tips when you encounter nonspecific binding include aliquoting, using negative controls, increasing your annealing temperatures and doing touch-down PCR. But each tip needs...
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How To Organize Your Laboratory in 12 Easy Steps
Organizing your lab is very similar to any organizing a lot of other things. Immediate lab organization tips include not waiting for motivation, knowing the...
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Growth Factors and Transcription Factors – There Is a Difference
The difference between growth factors and transcription factors might be a nonissue for many researchers, but after Google searching, I have discovered that the question...
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This vs. That – Your Guide to Choosing Between Similar Reagents
There are a lot of products in the lab that do similar things but were developed for a specialized purpose. And sometimes you’re in a...
