How can we assess circadian rhythm in rodents? Is there any alternative to Actimetrics (Running wheel activity) ?

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High aspect ratio hexahedral mesh optimization solver?

I am interested in evaluating mesh optimization solvers that converge to high aspect ratio unstructured hexahedral grids. In other words, I am interested in a solver that optimizes warpage,...

26 February 2021 7,279 2 View

How to solve the fatal error "the entire source was rejected" in MCNP?

Simple geometry was made having concentric cylinders bounded by a square region. The geometry has a reflective boundary. The source was defined at one point in the boundary and when it had been...

17 February 2021 4,364 3 View

How does a freeze dryer destruct your solid sample?

Several times I lost my sample during freeze drying. There was no solid or powder in the vial after freeze drying. I'm sure sample contained solute because i took its NMR spectrum. I covered the...

15 February 2021 6,749 2 View

How can I add the metal oxide NP's to the cell lines? I have to make some drug and NP conjuhgates. How much concentration to use? Need some help?

Hi everyone. I am working on metal oxides. I need to make some conjugates of drugs and NP. But I am unsure of what concentrations to make. I have read some articles, but they haven't mentioned...

10 February 2021 3,372 2 View

How to model Type 1 collagen structure for finite element analysis ?

I have started a project in which stress distribution in Type 1-collagen scaffold is to be modelled. I am thinking of using finite element analysis to model the structure and the loading...

07 February 2021 5,487 3 View

Hey guys, I'm looking for an efficient protocol to transfect patient-derived tumor cells with a high rate of transient transfection?

As you know it's quite tricky to get primary cells transfected at a relatively high rate!

31 January 2021 3,580 4 View

the drug loaded nanoparticles?

Hi, I am new to this cancer cell lines field. My research is using the drug loaded nanoparticles and their effects on cancer cell lines. have a question regarding the drug loading. I have...

24 January 2021 8,258 3 View

How can I model a vacuum region between a concentric tube in Ansys fluent?

I am modeling a double pipe (concentric tube) in Ansys Fluent. The center tube contains nanofluid, and the region between the pipes is a vacuum zone. The outer tube is used for reducing convection...

22 January 2021 2,781 3 View

What type of plants is better to work in gene regulation control project ?

I Interested in to work in gene network modeling thus I need to know what is future of gene network modeling in agriculture thanks

04 January 2021 6,527 3 View

Is it possible to culture several cell lines in the same plate/dish/flask with complete cell separation?

I'm trying to screen the effect of a toxic agent. I need to see its effect on a few different cell lines with different degrees of resistance to this compound. I would like to possibly culture...

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How can I measure MMP-1 protein activity or protein level from liver tissue?

Instead of checking only the mRNA level, I want to check the active protein level of MMP-1 in Liver tissue from mice. How can I do that?

03 March 2021 1,763 2 View

Dear all, I was wondering if anyone knows whether MGLtools and Autodock can run on Mac OS?

I have tried to download the 64-bit version of MGLtools however, as many times as I have downloaded and uninstall the programs, an error arises that the app needs to be updated. Thank you.

03 March 2021 5,997 2 View

I got 02 moderator values defining Johnson-Neyman significance regions. Is it an error?

Hi everyone, I am conducting research for my Master's thesis. I am using PROCESS by Johnson-Neyman to analyze my Moderator model. I test the relationship between Public Service Motivation and...

03 March 2021 2,350 2 View

Do I need to do linear regression before running mediation analysis using PROCESS MACRO by Hayes ?

I just wanted to check if I need to run a linear regression separately if I am using PROCESS MACRO to run mediation analysis. Thank you.

02 March 2021 4,359 3 View

Do I need to strip the PVDF membrane before staining it with colloidal gold?

Dear Colleagues, After running Western blot on PVDF membrane and detection using ECL, I would like to stain my PVDF with colloidal gold to be able to allign the ECL image with total proteins on...

02 March 2021 7,829 3 View

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 can we calculate the sample size for rodents for a particular period of time?

How can we calculate the sample size for rodents for a study for one year? Are there any specific protocols to be followed for designing rodent sampling? How long should be the sampling interval...

01 March 2021 1,056 3 View

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 SPSS analysis should I run with one IV (with two levels) and two DVs?

Hi, I am trying to figure out which test would be most appropriate to run for the following question: Is there a difference in task blood pressure between smokers and non-smokers? There are two...

01 March 2021 8,235 2 View

OpenBCI eeg--has anyone used them?

I'm looking to try out an off-the-shelf EEG set for some exploratory work. Curious if anyone has used the OpenBCI, and how much set-up work is required. I've heard they are more difficult to get...

01 March 2021 4,128 3 View