Would fecal samples stored at -20C for over a year impact metagenomic analysis?

Dear All, I have access to some rodent fecal samples that have been stored at -20C instead of -80C. Anyone have experience with the impact of stowage condition on comparative metagenomic analysis...

01 March 2021 2,512 1 View

What are the pros and cons for mice versus rats?

Hi Everyone, I am designing a pilot study using rodents to assess the effects of simulated space environments (radiation + altered gravity) on microbiome and immune system. I have limited...

24 February 2021 1,825 3 View

What should be the duration of exposure to simulated space environments with Rodents?

Hi, I am currently working on a pilot study to get some data related to the impact of long duration spaceflight to the microbiome and the immune system. I plan to use rats and simulate...

22 February 2021 592 1 View

Any interests in participating to an experiment in space?

Hello, The UN Office of Outer Space Affairs has a program called access to space for all that enables institutions to have hands on expertise related to access to space. There are three elements...

22 February 2021 7,980 3 View

What is/are the best ML classifier(s) for Sentinel2 images?

Hi I am trying to segment a sentinel2 image. At this stage, I want to run a binary classifier that assigns each pixel to either farm or non-farm pixel. For this purpose, I have 4 10m bands...

15 February 2021 3,596 9 View

Does sds interfere with immunization?

I want to extract a protein from polyacrylamide gel to be used for immunization. I am wondering if I need to run PAGE since sds might interfere with the immunization process. Thank you

10 February 2021 8,568 3 View

What reference do you recommend about doublet lattice method (DLM) coupling with finite element method (FEM) ?

I want to write a code related to the flutter of aeroelastic wing under unsteady load using doublet lattice method (DLM). I want a good reference with numerical examples or a book which learn me...

25 January 2021 7,488 3 View

Recombinant restriction enzyme: how strong should the corresponding methyltransferase expression level be?

Hello. We are planning expression of a restriction enzyme in E. coli, and wondering how much of the corresponding methyltransferase is needed to be expressed in order to protect the host genome...

23 January 2021 2,096 4 View

I'm looking for different RCA's classifications in America?

Please help me find a brief history of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) CLASSIFICATION in the U.S. any paper or Official U.S. state DOTs' document. Target: To find out how many classifications of...

12 January 2021 7,564 3 View

What is the best statistical method for analysis of pooled fecal samples?

Hello We performed a study on the intestinal microbiota of rats in six intervention groups (8 rats in each group). It is suggested that since the rats in each group were the same in terms of...

10 January 2021 2,507 4 View

Ideas for Phd's Thesis on pricing (Marketing)?

Hi everyone, I'm studying Marketing and I would like to write my PhD thesis on the topic of pricing. Any specific ideas?

02 March 2021 9,706 5 View

Benefits of the 24 welled plate?

We have always used the 96 welled plate, the 48 welled plate but apparently there is much evidence on the 24 welled plate and above all its benefits.It states it is the same you would use on ELISA...

28 February 2021 1,149 1 View

Is there any one who can provide a donation of HPV detection and genotyping kits in exchange collaboration forms?

Warm greetings! My name is Ayichew S. and I am doing my Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology focusing on Human papillomavirus). At this stage, I have almost completed a clinical sample (Cervical swabs)...

25 February 2021 3,612 3 View

What does it require to be ready for e-Commerce in developing countries?

Most developing countries are not ready for e-Commerce? What dimensions and indicators are there to measure e-commerce readiness of a nation? Please share framework or model and evaluation...

22 February 2021 8,132 6 View

Reliable and Valid Instrument for Causes of Medical Errors?

Is there any questionnaire/survey that measures the causes of medical errors? Example: physician negligence vs. systemic issues. Looking for a reliable and validated instrument. Thank you!

15 February 2021 2,874 4 View

How do I categories into groups on SPSS?

I am using the 'Revised Cyber Bullying Inventory'. This instrument has 2 sub-scales (bully scale and victim scale). From the responses, they will be divided into 4 groups (pure cyberbullies, pure...

13 February 2021 5,787 4 View

Which is the best wavelength to study aerosol optical depth(AOD) related to climate reseach,which criteria must be adopted in choosing the wavelengh?

We are doing a study on impact of aerosol on precipitation. Which satellite data and which wavelength will be the best. or can some one suggest a criteria to be adopted to choose an instrument...

12 February 2021 6,324 3 View

How to correctly reference instruments in systematic review following APA?

Hello, I am running into an issue and do not know how to cite / reference correctly here. APA states that instruments and measurements need to be referenced with the author's name. At the same...

11 February 2021 9,523 3 View

Rousseau Psychological Contract instrument?

Hi, I would appreciated if someone who's studying the Psychological contrat could help me about this questionnaire : My question is the following : Is someone can help me identify how wich...

09 February 2021 9,162 3 View

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08 February 2021 7,901 6 View