Does anybody have updated information bacteria Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)?

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Tissue homogenization in mouse with FastPrep-24™ 5G - is the D matrix system useful?

I need to lyse and homogenise mouse tissues. So far I have experimented with liver and lung tissue, using matrix D. The liver was completely lysed with 6 repetitions of the standard program, but...

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FACS markers to characterize rat bone marrow-derived macrophages?

Dear all, I am looking for FACS markers to characterize my rat bone marrow-derived macrophages (M0). They were differentiated from monocytes with M-CSF. I am considering to use CD11b/c and...

15 July 2024 4,615 1 View

Can I use DNA a ladder for RNA samples in agarose electrophoresis? Or It is preferable to use cDNA amplified from RT-qPCR for the same samples?

I performed a nucleic acid extraction using 2 protocols for RNA extraction (Dengue Virus) and one parameter I need to evaluate is the integrity of my RNA samples. In this case, I can't use a RNA...

09 July 2024 4,857 2 View

Do anyone experiment occasional staining problems with cryoprotectant containing Polyvinyl-pyrrolidone and Ethylene glycole?

Occasionally we observe lack of staining in the inner part of a skin section processed with indirect immunofluorescence. Can be due to incomplete removal of the cryoprotectan during the wash? Any...

07 July 2024 8,200 2 View

Dyslexia and Virtual Reality yes or no?

Do you think the use of virtual reality with dyslexia students is good?

23 June 2024 8,437 2 View

Can anyone recommend bibliography on the analysis of rage from an affect studies' perspective?

I'm analysing a novel in which the said emotion is fundamental to understand the development of characters. Thank you in advance.

22 June 2024 4,859 8 View

If I am doing a thematic analysis based on one group, is it okay to add insights from another group of interviewees?

I am doing a thematic analysis from interviewees done with my main group of interviewees. I also have done two interviews with another group of interviewees which provided interesting insights...

21 June 2024 3,305 6 View

¿En qué medida las tecnologías educativas están siendo efectivas para promover el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida?

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19 June 2024 2,125 3 View

Is there any way to avoid albumin contamination in isolated extracellular vesicles?

Hi, I am doing western blotting of isolated extracellular vesicles, and I have albumin and calnexin contamination that I don't know why. Is there any way to avoid it?

16 June 2024 9,907 4 View

Is it okay to structure the results section of a thematic analysis based on your research questions?

I am going into my inductive thematic analysis with three research questions. In the results section, is it okay to structure it according to these three research questions, presenting the themes...

16 June 2024 1,116 3 View

Weak DAPI staining after immunohistochemistry - how to improve?

After immunohistochemistry of previously fixed in PFA and EtOH and then frozen 20 μm sections of zebrafish brain, DAPI staining is very weak (right) compared to the same sections stained without...

05 August 2024 9,637 2 View

The Curse of Evolution and Complexity?

Brain and body mass together are positively correlated with lifespan (Hofman 1993). The duration of neural development is one of the best predictors of brain size, and conception is the best...

05 August 2024 6,247 3 View

I am working on my Master's thesis on the biogeography of the genus Ruagea and I would like to ask, could someone help me to check whether my result?

I created a file with my outgroup and ingroup species using Beauti, ran it in BEAST, viewed it in Tracer, and then used TreeAnnotator to create a file that I imported into RASP. Could someone...

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Could you try using PeptiCloud and see if it's a useful tool for biology research?

PeptiCloud (www.pepticloud.com) is a bioinformatic platform that allows researchers to organize and share their data for their projects as well as collaborate with others in one place. Through...

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Do you know of any online international conferences that offer free discussions?

Do you know of any online international conferences that offer free discussions? I am looking for examples in the field of molecular ecology and DIY biology.

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Illustra™ MicroSpin™ G-25 columns what it is used for?

Hello, We found three packages of Illustra™ MicroSpin™ G-25 columns in the cabinet of an unused lab. They are very old but have never been opened. I have never used this kit before, and I couldn't...

25 July 2024 4,927 3 View

Pink bacterial colonies?

I am cloning an overexpression plasmid with my protein of interest tagged with mScarlet. After transforming my ligated product into DH5α bacteria and plating on LB agar, I noticed colonies with a...

22 July 2024 5,953 6 View

How are clinical and environmental yeast/fungal strains stored usually in mycology laboratories?

I understand a glycerol stock for long-term preservation would be ideal, but how are working cultures generally stored? Mainly concerning Candida spp. isolates. A few references mention that they...

22 July 2024 6,592 3 View

Interpreting ATR-FTIR Spectra for Microplastics Research?

Hello everyone, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering with a focus on microplastic studies. My background is in Civil Engineering, and I am relatively new to working with...

18 July 2024 7,258 3 View