Why do my cells die during transfection with JetPei?

Hello everyone, two months ago I did a transfection of HEKs cells to insert a miR using the JetPei reagent. On that occasion, the transfection was highly efficient and the cells were in perfect...

03 February 2021 1,296 6 View

Why was sonication unsuccessful for 1 of 6 samples?

I have sonicated six HeLa-cell samples in RIPA lysis buffer (prior inc. on ice, 15 min). For one of these samples, the sonication was unsuccessful. My question is what factors should be taken into...

17 December 2020 8,531 2 View

Maskning for polysterene substrate?

We want to deposite a fine pattern ( 100-300 nm thick and 10 microns wide pattern) of Pt as temperature sensors on a polysterene substrate with a glass temperature of 95 degrees C. How would...

12 November 2020 9,761 3 View

Someone recommend to use CFSE to stain parasites as Trypanosoma or Leishmania species to detect cells infection?

I have seen that some groups use CSFE to stain some parasite species before infect cells to detect percetage of infected cells. Could I use CSFE to stain Trypanosoma cruzi and measure infection in...

15 August 2020 1,898 2 View

Barriers and Factors with wound are discharge planning, how to narrow down this topic?

I'm DNP student that wants to discuss wound care discharge planning for my research. This is a very broad topic, and needing help to narrow the topic down. Any ideas on wounds that need more...

29 May 2020 8,870 1 View

Why are some plasmids (such as pKD46) temperature sensitive? What happens at higher temperatures to cause plasmid loss?

I am trying to figure out how temperature sensitive plasmids are made/isolated and what the biochemical/cellular mechanism is that causes them to be lost/lose function at higher temperatures.

20 March 2020 6,815 3 View

In 6-line Ferrihydrite synthesis is dialysis necessary or can the salt be removed with washing?

I don't have dialysis tubing and am wondering if washing is sufficient.

09 March 2020 5,484 3 View

What would be the best method to attach a radio transmitter to a grey-headed robin?

I am planning to use radio telemetry in a study of grey-headed robins (Heteromyias cinereifrons). These birds weigh around 35 g and I have sourced glue-on transmitters weighing 0.9 g (

09 December 2019 3,623 3 View

Where can I find the KIDCOPE sacles for both children and adolescence, along with scoring guidance?

The KIDCOPE scales are widely used to measuring coping in children and adolescents. There is a lot of literature using them, or assessing them, but nowhere can I find the actual scales and...

03 December 2019 4,451 2 View

How do I make a map in QGIS of a area to get GPS coordinate when no signal is available?

Th question above explains most of what I am looking for. I have been given a great opportunity for a field project but I am only just now learning of QGIS and I have a bit of a time constraint....

08 October 2019 2,389 5 View

How to compute the internal consistency of a scale with ordinal items?

Hi community, I am trying to determine what is the best way to calculate the internal consistency of a newly developed self-esteem scale. I am working together with two other researchers on the...

28 February 2021 1,369 5 View

How can I set up a good fit SEM model in AMOS?

I am trying to make an SEM model in AMOS for my dissertation but having some trouble with getting a good fit. I am looking for relationships between self-efficacy reported on a Likert scale and...

26 February 2021 8,642 4 View

Inpatient DBT to reduce parasuicidal behaviour?

Currently trying to obtain as many pieces of research as possible for my dissertation around the implementation of DBT within the inpatient unit for those with a diagnosis of BPD. Primarily...

23 February 2021 5,654 2 View

Alternative to mediation analysis?

I am currently working on my dissertation and want to explore the role of competence as a mediator between the effect of colour of clothes on voting intention (focus on Western countries)....

21 February 2021 8,609 1 View

Latent profile analysis based on two variables/sources of data?

Hello, for my master project, I would like to conduct a latent profile analysis about self-regulated learning skills. I would like to take two different measures into account when creating the...

21 February 2021 2,326 3 View

How COVID-19 has affected mental health?

The pandemic has led to depression and anxiety and its negative effects shouldn't be ignored. However, it has also led some people to become more resilient! What do you think? Thank you.

21 February 2021 4,733 19 View

Can medicinal plants really play an inherent rule in the COVID-19 tackle?

Numerous scientific reports cited plant extracts with potential antiviral activity and even anti-COVID-19? Why these findings are neglected? I remember very well the warning released by the WHO to...

17 February 2021 2,141 9 View

How can I interpret a ratio variable?

Dear colleagues, I am running a regression in which I have the following regression FoodExp = 67.04 DepRatio +.....e My interest is in the interpretation of the coefficient on the dependency...

16 February 2021 2,058 2 View

What are some alternatives to the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) developed by Dr. Lucy L. Guglielmino?

The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS), also known as the Learning Preference Assessment (LPA), was developed by Dr. Lucy M. Guglielmino in 1977 to measure learners' attitudes of and...

15 February 2021 3,095 4 View

Patients with chronic kidney disease could get COVID-19 vaccine?

04 February 2021 278 4 View