Why and how to avoid negative values in optical density by spectrophotometry when measurements corrected by blank solvent?

I am trying to assess chlorophyll-a content from coral tissue using spectrophotometry (with SPECTROstar Nano, BMG). However, I always seem to obtain some negative values in my optical density raw...

20 January 2021 1,542 4 View

Could anybody provide insights the best tools to create a custom database for taxonomy assignment of metagenomic data?

I am interested in the different tools that can be used to create custom databases for targeted sequencing and how to trim the databases based on the amplicon size? Also, should custom databases...

02 December 2020 3,105 3 View

How can I transfer heat between groups in Gromacs?

Is it possible to transfer heat from one group to another using simulated aneeling technique in the Gromacs software? I would like to transfer heat from a gold nanoparticle (group 1 from 310 to...

20 November 2020 9,062 3 View

What are the steps to make a hybrid analysis of inputs and outputs to calculate the embodied energy?

My colleagues and I are doing an article on the calculation of the grey energy from the implementation of renewable energy sources; such as solar, wind and pch, in Colombia. So, researching we...

21 January 2020 7,611 4 View

What are some economic incentives that make sustainable mining processes economically valuable for companies and communities?

Mining plays a significant role in regional development. It also generates great amounts of waste -- some of which contains toxic chemicals and heavy elements. Yet, additional mining-related...

11 August 2019 7,179 4 View

Does noise affect, or compound, mercury poisoning in the human body relative to small-scale gold mining?

On-the-ground experience would suggest that sound/noise pollution and mercury contamination may be coincidental in artisanal and small-scale gold-mining stakeholders and their bodies. If so, does...

31 July 2019 5,350 1 View

How can isolate red blood cells from non-heparinized blood stored in liquid nitrogen?

I am working with a fish and I want to measure the amount of DNA in the red blood cells using flow cytometry, to estimate the genome size. However, the blood from which i am trying to isolate the...

01 February 2019 3,548 3 View

How can I measure proliferation in co-culture without detaching cells?

16 February 2017 682 3 View

In Differential Pulse Volammetry, is there a relationship of proportionality between the Peak intensity and the Potential scan rate? thank you

I found it for Cyclic Voltammetry (Peak intensity is proportional to the square root of the scan rate), but not for DPV...

31 January 2017 4,892 3 View

Who works with antimicrobial peptides used as antibiotics to treat lung infections?

Trying to make connections!!!

26 January 2017 5,283 4 View

What do I do with DLS peaks that are from the buffer?

I'm looking at the aggregation of my protein sample using DLS. Unfortunately, my buffer (20mM HEPES) also results in a set of peaks. These are at approximately 1 and 1000 d.nm. The lowest peak...

01 March 2021 9,015 2 View

LEDs on Vis Light photo degradation of MB water sol via N doped TiO2 in a mini flume?

Good day to all, I have no experience with light emitting diodes. I am building a glass mini flume to demonstrate the photo degradation of Methylene Blue in water running over self cleaning...

26 February 2021 4,026 5 View

To date, according to health authorities, 30% of the population's diseases are initiated by drinking water pollution. Do you know this problem?

The main studies are as follows: * regular and timely receipt of information about the state of the environment using automated systems (stationary and mobile); * operational analysis of the...

23 February 2021 912 5 View

How to best wash a 96-well plate containing microplastic?

I am planning my protocol for my dissertation for an experiment quantifying bacterial (E. coli) biofilm formation on micro-plastic (5mm discs of polyethylene bags) by conducting a crystal violet...

23 February 2021 7,868 2 View

How can I improve the concentration of banana fruits extracted RNA?

Currently, I'm working with banana fruits. I've tried to do RNA extractions with different methods, and I've gotten total RNA without contamination, but I couldn't get a high concentration of...

22 February 2021 6,126 2 View

What low-cut filter (high Pass frequency) to be used for response spectrum (Tripartite plots) ?

What low-cut filter (high Pass frequency) to be used for the response spectrum (Tripartite plots)? I am currently working on differentiating between hard/soft site responses in Indo-Gangetic...

21 February 2021 9,273 2 View

3T3-L1 cells, is this a bacterial contamination or a cross contamination with different cell line? or something else?

Hi, I am experiencing some difficulties with 3T3-L1 cells culturing recently. I am working with 3T3-L1 cells for almost 4 years now and have seen bacterial contaminations/ unhealthy cells and...

13 February 2021 4,040 3 View

What can be use to mop up heavy metals from vegetables or soils in quarry mining site?

It has been established that quarry mining site polluted and contaminated it's environment with heavy metals, these affects the crops and vegetables planted in the area. The possible solutions to...

12 February 2021 1,155 5 View

What is the method of removing RNase contamination from a filter paper surface?

I am working on a biosensing project on paper substrate, however, it is found that the RNase contamination occurs on the filter paper. Might I ask is there any method to clean the paper surface...

12 February 2021 3,926 3 View

Resume Book UEP2013 Asian Edition, dis somebodey has it?

I am looking for a copy of the resume book of UEP2013 Asian Edition (Urban Environmental Pollution 2013 Asian Edition) held in Beijing. If somebody has it, please I would like to obtain an...

11 February 2021 2,247 2 View