Meta-analysis of different studies that utilise the same public databases for cases?

I am in the process of conducting a meta-analysis assessing effect of adjunct radiotherapy on overall survival. Some of the final studies included for analysis use the same national databases for...

02 February 2021 9,211 2 View

Can an algorithm come into control and possession of data without the knowledge of or input from a human programmer?

Keeping in mind the adage on machine learning: data in, data out. I am curious whether there are neural network algorithms that could allow an algorithm to control and possess data on its own...

30 November 2020 860 11 View

Where was Fischerella sp. PCC 9339/Fischerella musciola (UTEX1829) isolated?

Dear colleagues, I am currently comparing some genomic features in different representatives of Fischerella genus isolated from different eco-types. Unfortunately, neither PCC nor UTEX collection...

11 July 2020 4,003 12 View

I'm obtaining some variable data from an intacellellular Ca2+ influx assay using Fura-2AM and require some troubleshooting help, can anyone assist?

-I am using Fura-2AM dye with probenecid to permiabilise TR146 oral epethelial cells. -flourescence is detected on a Flexstation. -Results from current experiments vary significaltly to previously...

29 March 2020 8,088 4 View

Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA) staining on cell lines?

I am using Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA) staining on tumor cells (human derived xenograft in mice) to stain tumors for a panel of six markers. I am interested in using this same assay to...

08 March 2020 6,929 3 View

There is a methodology to calculate dynamic level in oil wells?

Hi, somebody knows any methodology to calculate the dynamic liquid level of a oil well, without using downhole sensor or acoustic register. I appreciate your response.

28 February 2020 6,512 3 View

Can a research centre upload content published by its team of researchers?

I am wondering if the administrator in our research centre can upload published content for all researches housed within this group, or must authors upload their work individually?

01 February 2020 7,877 3 View

Is there any scientific evidence that there has been an overarching moral decline among (pre)teen students in the last, say, 10 years?

I hear this type of claim bandied about in certain education circles--namely, by k-12 practitioners themselves--that students' behavior, respectfulness, etc. has all but disappeared. I know that...

15 January 2020 455 2 View

Where can I find the parameters of Miltenyi gentleMACS protocols?

I'm planning to use a Miltenyi brain tumour dissociation kit, but without the gentleMACS machine. Does anyone know where I can find the parameters of the machine's programs/protocols?...

16 December 2019 6,150 1 View

What are the best cost-effective apoptosis assays?

My PhD student is working on phytochemical-induced cell death in cancer cell lines and we need to establish if the cell death is apoptosis or necrosis etc. As our budget is dwindling, does anyone...

18 September 2019 6,389 3 View

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01 March 2021 3,905 5 View

Is there any teachers based in UK who would like to take part in my study?

24 February 2021 4,833 3 View

Anyone give me assistance with analysing Gait Data?

I currently have collected Gyroscope/Accelerometer data (X/Y/Z) for my dissertation, but not very knowledgeable on how to process my data and apply Machine Learning? Can anybody help?!

24 February 2021 9,610 3 View

Steps to calculate activation energy by coats & redfern method?

I'm a chemistry student and I'm researching the kinetic degradation of mixed plastic waste. I'm having trouble calculating the activation energy by the coats & Redfern method. The data that...

24 February 2021 974 1 View

How can I obtain time series data by country on night-time light (brightness) ?

Hi everyone, Please, how can I obtain time series data by country on night-time light (brightness) ? I've tried, but so far all I can find are maps. I am looking for numerical data, especially in...

24 February 2021 8,625 4 View

Inpatient DBT to reduce parasuicidal behaviour?

Currently trying to obtain as many pieces of research as possible for my dissertation around the implementation of DBT within the inpatient unit for those with a diagnosis of BPD. Primarily...

23 February 2021 5,654 2 View

What type of SPSS analyses should I use for my Dissertation?

I'm currently working on my Dissertation and I'm trying to think of the best analyses that I should use for my study. I'm using three questionnaires for this and two different groups, 1st group...

22 February 2021 1,351 4 View

Droplet PCR in plastic chips always result an unexpected band, any suggestion of possible contaminations and how to improve?

I am doing droplet based digital PCR inside plastic chips. I can get the correct band, but I also consistently get an unexpected band, slightly shorter. I attached a typical gel image here....

18 February 2021 6,618 2 View

Dissertation Topic Ideas for MSc Business Management?

Hello, I hope everyone reading this is doing well during these tough times. I am doing my masters in business management and considering dissertation topics. I'm interested in taking an...

15 February 2021 594 26 View

How do I group questions of SPSS under one variable for Spearman's r?

12 February 2021 5,379 5 View