PACYC PCR not working after several attempts. Would anyone have any suggestions?

So, I have been trying to run a pACYC PCR which will be used later on for a Gibson Assembly. However the PCR is not working. I have already tried gradient PCR and changing extension time; however...

02 March 2021 1,146 2 View

How to add a journal?

I would like to know how to register the journal Flora Montiberica (ISSN 1138-5952 - eISSN 1988-799X) in Research Gate.

02 March 2021 8,156 2 View

Which cell line should we use to perform biological dosimetry experiments?

We are preparing some experiments based on irradiating cells under different conditions in order to evaluate the effects in terms of DNA damage, genetic expression, etc. As our project is...

01 March 2021 3,355 3 View

Quantifying leaking DNA from bacteria - what's the secret?

Hi, all! I need to determine if my treatment causes membrane damage in bacteria (S. aureus and E. cloacae), but I cannot use a fluorescent probe such as PI and similar ones because my compound is...

24 February 2021 2,006 2 View

Please let me know how to remove mycoplasma contamination from cell line?

I am facing a problem in maintaining the cell line of HepG2 and HepG2.2.15. I have used plasmocin Tm treatment (Invivo gen) Cat.#ant-mpt Lot #MPT-41-01 for more than a month. I have also used...

21 February 2021 6,046 4 View

Can anyone advise me about a cortisol antibody made in rabbit to set up an ELISA?

I am trying to set up a cortisol EIA using mouse anti-rabbit IGg as coating and a rabbit cortisol antibody as secondary ab. I am searching for a sensitive and specific cortisol Ab made in rabbit

20 February 2021 3,366 5 View

Is it possible to obtain a negative cronbach alpha?

Good evening everyone. If a questionnaire has 4 factors measuring different constructs as for example CAMI questionnaire measuring attitudes toward the mentally ill that has four factors:...

18 February 2021 3,223 3 View

How to improve the buffer capacity of sea water?

Hello everyone I would like to improve the buffer capacity of seawater (pH ~8) in order to dissolve as much CO2 as possible without dropping the pH below 7.5 (a range between 7 - 7.5 is...

17 February 2021 2,797 2 View

Western blot protein of interest falling at a lower weight than expected?

My protein of interest is DAGLa (115 kDa). We received the antibody for this from another researcher who reliably shows bands at this weight. We do see a light banding at this weight, but the...

11 February 2021 6,009 3 View

Which Journals would you advise to submit a Letter which briefly talks about neurosurgical treatment of neuro-oncological patient during Sars-COV-2?

Possibily not an open access journal which does not add any publishing costs once being accepted. Thank you in advance

09 February 2021 717 6 View

Can chitosan alone can act as a reducing agent for Cu(0) nanoparticle sythesis?

[Synthesizing Cu nanoparticles without using chemical reductants]

01 March 2021 8,359 1 View

Tooth extraction and subsequent dental implant placement in Sprague-Dawley rats induce differential changes in anterior digastric myofibre size and ?

01 March 2021 7,254 3 View

How we can correct the slide?

i am doing research on E.feacalis that is grown in dentin and after that, we did a gram stain for the sample my Q first does the gram stain consider as reliable tool for testing and seeing the...

14 February 2021 6,697 1 View

Suggestions for using antisense oligonucleotide for brain delivery?

hello I am working on a project that includes gene delivery to the brain. my intentions are encapsulating a gene in a Chitosan NP and IV administration the NP to rats. beside plasmids is there...

29 January 2021 4,455 5 View

How to find degree of deacetylation of chitosan colorimetrically?

I am working with low DD% chitosan. It doesn't dissolve completely in acidic solutions. How to calculate the degree of deacetylation by potentiometric and acid-base titration, UV spectroscopic...

27 January 2021 8,532 2 View

How to calculate theoretical drug loading for polymer nanoparticle and calculated nanoparticle ?

nanoparticles coated with chitosan as well uncoated nanoparticle

26 January 2021 9,053 6 View

What mechanism is involved when chitosan is coated on magnetic nanoparticles?

Hello! I am currently working on coating of chitosan on magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles. I am wondering how this coating process happened? i.e. through what mechanism that chitosan can be coated on...

13 January 2021 5,657 5 View

Is not POLITICS involved in science these days?

Respected Fellows, First and foremost, wish you all, all the very best for the year 2021!. I was formerly a faculty member in Canada (2006-2011, Assistant Prof.), then came back to my...

04 January 2021 7,886 4 View

How can we increase awareness about Covid 19 prevention in our city among the local population?

The general public must be made aware of the mode of transmission, presenting symptoms and the measures that can be undertaken to prevent the spread of infection. Few options- Media, Webinars...

03 January 2021 3,538 13 View

In the case of SEM (scanning electron microscopy) of Fasciola gigantica, some white spots/substances were found but what are the causes for these?

In the case of SEM (scanning electron microscopy) of Fasciola gigantica, some white spots/substances were found but what are the causes for these?

03 January 2021 8,525 3 View