Which processor is better for running MD simulations - i7 7700 or AMD Ryzen 1700X?

Hi all, I wish to purchase an assembled PC for running MD simulations myself. My specifications are: 8GB RAM, 1 TB ROM, NVIDIA M2000 GPU apart from all other general features. I was unable to...

19 November 2017 1,446 8 View

How to find gi identifier in BLASTp for submitting y model to PMDB? Any databases other than PMDB for submitting modelled proteins?

Dear all, I have modelled a drug efflux protein using ITASSER. I would like to upload the model in Protein Model Database (http://www.biocomputing.it/PMDB). The accession number is...

18 October 2017 9,013 3 View

Microbial Desalination

22 June 2017 1,018 13 View

Knockout tested western blot antibody for mice TLR2?

Not all antibodies can be used for knockout confirmation since some WB antibodies can bind to both WT and knockout equally (since the antibody recognizes nonmutated regions from the knockout)....

30 August 2016 4,519 3 View

High Cp values in qPCR?

I am working on detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in clinical samples like blood and CSF. I have been doing the assay based on the primers and probe recommended by CDC. However I reduced the...

18 August 2016 8,981 8 View

Is there any mathematical model describing the formation of galaxies?

I have been reading Feynman lectures for sometime. In the volume 1 he mentioned that no model at that time could explain the formation of galaxies. Is the problem still unanswered? Please provide...

08 July 2016 3,898 11 View

How to troubleshoot modeller 9.16 for structure prediction of my protein sequence?

hi. i have been trying to run Modeller 9.16 to predict structure of the protein. I created the necessary files (scripts) based on the examples provided in the tutorial. I just kept the default...

11 June 2016 4,011 3 View

How can I Couple a Boundary Condition with another Transport Equation Solution as UDF on FLUENT ?

I'm working on an Evaporation Problem of a Thin Film Flow. My mathematical model consists of coupled PDEs where Interfacial Boundary Conditions are coupled with the solution of Transport...

23 February 2016 9,584 2 View

I would Like to learn about the instruments needed to extract plant compounds at lab scale?

Dear All, please let me know what are the requirements for extraction of plant compounds at lab scale in conventional methods that does not involve HPLC

08 January 2015 2,543 8 View

Preventing Repeated Strain Injury (RSI ) other than ergonomics, caused due to working for long hours with micro pipettes . Is it possible?

Sometimes working for prolonged hours in a lab is inevitable, especially with the micro pipette. Ergonomics help but don't totally cease the issue of wrist/elbow injury. So are there any...

14 April 2013 1,510 3 View

What is difference between In-line transmission (%) and Total transmission (%) value of optically transparent Ceramics?

I am working on transparent/translucent zirconia-based ceramics. In many papers, I have seen that they are reporting both In-line transmission (%) & Total transmission (%) value of...

20 February 2021 9,405 6 View

Using liquids as superstrate in Fabry-Perot Cavity Antenna?

Hi, A Fabry Perot Cavity allows to increase the directivity of a low gain antenna by putting in the top of cavity a superstrate with high permittivity such as a ceramic (er=10.2). However,...

09 February 2021 6,799 8 View

Sample preparation for ceramics i.e. iron silicate (fayalite), iron oxides, alumina, spinel mineral (hercynite)?

Recommendations in preparing ceramics for nanoindentation and in the process minimize introducing stresses from sample preparation i.e. polishing stage.

02 February 2021 6,211 3 View

What should I do if the reviewer couldn't finalize the review in the journal's given time?

I have Submitted 2,3 Papers in Science Direct associated Journals but the time of the first decision has been ended so What should I do? Could I email them to remind them about the first decision?

01 February 2021 5,788 7 View

What are the thermodynamic and kinetic similarities and differences among dendrite formation during solidification of metals, ceramics and polymers?

Basic dendrite formation of metallic alloys are explained by thermal and constitutional degree of supercooling and most-supercooled band of liquid somewhat ahead of solidification front that...

30 January 2021 8,450 2 View

Control in microstructure with growth inhibitor?

Dear researchers, I wish to understand the role of grain growth inhibitor in controlling the microstructure of the ceramic pellet. How it controls the growth? Also, I wish to know the grain...

15 January 2021 3,859 3 View

How can I select the concentration of test sample for MTT assay?

I synthesize a powder composite include two ceramics and a polymer coating. I want to do MTT test and I'm not sure about the concentration of powder dissolve in DMEM media. Shall I start with a...

10 January 2021 9,984 1 View

How to choose proper spindle for measurement of thixotropic behavior of ceramic slurry?

Hello, we are studying on thixotropic behavior of ceramic slurry . We will perform the thixotropic behavior analysis of ceramic slurry with the density of 1,7 g/ml by using BROOKFIELD DV2T. How to...

08 January 2021 1,776 5 View

Hi, could anyone help me knowing which kind of Diamond blade would be better to cut thermoplastic composite?

The blade that could cut ceramics, or the one that could cut plastics and polymers?

06 January 2021 2,713 3 View

Which type of press is proper and common for making PZT parts?

What kind of press is using to make electroceramic parts, including PZT parts (hydraulic press, pneumatic press, etc.)? Furthermore, what is the reason for using this type of press? And does the...

28 December 2020 1,215 2 View