Why is my GOI not expressing after lentiviral transduction despite RNA increase and protein is detected in transfection?

Hi, I'm trying to create a stable overexpression line with EF1a-FlagGOI-IRES-GFP using lentivirus packaged with pxPAX2 and pM2G. After transduction of 293T with 8ug/ml polybrene, I was able to...

29 January 2021 1,878 4 View

How to correct a deviation in the molar ratio in an Isothermal Titration Calorimetry equipment?

Our equipment of ITC does not reach the molar ratio (N=1) of a titration of EDTA with Ca2+ in MES buffer pH 6. We have cleaned with DCN 90 and HCl pH 2, but the N value is very low, around...

10 November 2020 3,137 3 View

How can I obtain the cohesive energy density and solubility parameter for a crystal using the Materials Studio software?

Hello, I am currently analyzing properties of some minerals such as Bi2O3 by MD using Materials Studio, I need to obtain the cohesive energy density (CED) to obtain the solubility parameter,...

02 November 2020 4,356 1 View

In which solvent should I reconstitute mitoTEMPO?

Dear colleagues, I was wondering which solvent should I use to reconstitute mitoTEMPO, I've seen I could use water or DMSO but I'm not sure about the stability of the compounds in the respective...

18 May 2020 2,882 3 View

Does anyone knows if is there any open source repository of historical aerial photography that includes the north of Chile?

My PhD includes a remote sensing survey of the Atacama Desert using freely available satellite imagery to detect archaeological sites. So far, I have not found any source of historical aerial...

12 May 2020 1,383 8 View

Converting Large Chemical Formats to .pdbqt for AutoDock Vina?

I am trying to convert a large single file library (.sdf, .pdb) containing 50k+ molecules into a .pdbqt file for screening. I have tried using AutoDock Tools but it crashes upon trying to load the...

26 April 2020 5,020 6 View

Do you think the approach to sustainability and environmental issues will change for human society after this pandemic?

We need to be closer to the nature and don't look for money and other values.

29 March 2020 1,238 4 View

Which statistical analysis should I follow for analyzing the effects of two factors in two different cell types cultured in vitro?

Hello all! I have performed experiments involving two different cell types. These two cell types have been cultured in vitro and measurements have been performed after 4, 7 and 10 days of culture....

18 March 2020 6,337 10 View

Can Bacteria grow in DMSO 99%?

I used to test antiproliferative activities of chemical compounds dissolved in DMSO. I have been surprised when testing one of this compounds in HBL-100 cell line bacteria contamination appears. I...

13 February 2020 4,542 2 View

Does anyone know how many samples can I sequence with the minION basic starter pack ?

02 December 2019 3,228 1 View

What is the status of bread making and more bakery foods with the use of insect flour/powder?

Insects have been consumed by human diet since prehistoric times. At present, the idea of looking at insects as food has been getting traction worldwide, also in response to increasing food...

03 March 2021 6,223 5 View

Do I need to introduce HFD to ob/ob mice to obtain a T2DM model?

I am planning to work on T2 diabetic animals and check the efficacy of probiotics. My initial plan is to fed B6 animals with HFD for a while. But now, I have the chance to work on ob/ob mice. My...

18 February 2021 6,896 3 View

How many of absolute errors (in kcal) do you believe affect the prescription of the diet when estimating the energy required for an elite athlete?

Dear colleagues, I am writing an article that compares the measured and predicted resting metabolic rate in elite athletes. However, to define a cutoff point to determine which equation is more...

16 February 2021 4,515 3 View

Helicoverpa armigera eggs are not hatching in lab condition, why?

Dear RG friends, I am providing a complete H. armigera diet for larvae and maintaining the eggs in the growth chamber as well as in-room conditions. But since three months, eggs laid from the...

21 January 2021 5,546 32 View

Could we apply a strict carnivorous diet for laboratory mice or rats?

hello, a protocol requires a strict carnivorous diet for laboratory animals, can this diet be applied to mice and rats for 2 months (cheese, cooked chicken meat, eggs + vitamins in water)? thank you

06 January 2021 4,066 3 View

Pros and cons of keto diet?

health professionals have different opinions on keto diet. Some highly encourage it others suggest to avoid. Please provide your opinion or research with reference thank you

04 January 2021 8,056 10 View

What is the better option to improve immunity ? Medicine or diet ?

What is the better option to improve immunity ? Medicine or diet ? As per Ayurveda, Oja is the Bala (~immunity) which is originated by the Ahara which further nourishes Rasa, Rakta etc Dhatu and...

21 December 2020 4,427 10 View

Does anybody face the wavy hair problem in C57BL/6 mice using High fat diet (60% calorie fat)?

10 December 2020 340 4 View

How many fish kinds are found in the world and how much of them are edible as human food?

About 71% of the earth's surface is covered by the water bodies which contain huge amount of creatures. Humans are commonly concerned with fish because it is consumed almost in every part of the...

06 December 2020 8,146 4 View

What is the best graph to compare mean before and after an event?

Hi, I'm doing Data Analysis coursework regarding diet and i want to compare the mean for each gender before and after said diet. However, I'm not sure how to present the data in the most...

03 December 2020 840 5 View