What is the recommended/optimal time for resting mouse splenocytes after thawing?

This is my first time working with mouse cells. We isolated and froze down in 90% FCS and DMSO. I would like to retrieve them and do immunophenotyping and intracellular cytokine staining

03 January 2021 6,399 1 View

Can CMOS and CCD images sensors be used as microphones?

I was thinking about Msps and Gsps image sensors in different environments. If a pair of identical image sensors - one exposed to air, gases, plasmas, or partial vacuum - and one in a good...

21 December 2020 9,747 2 View

Is there a tool to find the closest species with an assembled genome for any given species?

As more and more genomes are being sequenced the likelihood of having a close relative being sequenced is rising. So lets say I have a non-model species Chela cachius and I want to find the...

25 November 2020 6,267 4 View

Where can I find a longterm global mean EVI/NDVI dataset?

I am looking for a longterm (10+ years) dataset of mean EVI/NDVI or annual maximum EVI/NDVI and similar. Basically, I am trying to avoid downloading tons of images and doing the averaging myself,...

28 September 2020 8,374 2 View

What would be the criteria for an expression vector designed for S. cerevisiae to also work in S. pombe?

I am interested in using a S. cerevisiae expression vector such as the pYES2-DEST52 plasmid for transgene expression in S. pombe. This plasmid has the GAL1 promotor, so I would like to make sure...

18 September 2020 7,460 2 View

Can we infuse drug along with sedative?

I would like to infuse rats with drugs of our interest. However, we also need to keep animal under sedation by administrating pentobarbitol via jugular vein with the help of syringe pump since we...

15 September 2020 7,501 5 View

What is a suitable solvent for extraction of arsenic?

Hi. I'm doing some work on arsenic speciation. I am following a paper titled, "SPECIATION OF ARSENIC IN A CONTAMINATED SOIL BY SOLVENT EXTRACTION." which calls for the use of chloroform or benzene...

06 September 2020 6,351 4 View

Ideal saline volume for intravenous injection in rats ?

Hello everyone, my interest is to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in anaphylactic shock using Wistar rats. While i inject non-allergic naive rats with iv bolus (1 mg ova in 1 ml),...

27 August 2020 9,444 2 View

Does mysticism have a scientific basis?

Mysticism is often treated as the opposite of science. But is it? Please see Natural Laws and Mysticism in the Cosmic Cycle of Creation

25 July 2020 6,696 80 View

Which molecular dynamic simulation software is more applicable for protein and large-area surface interaction simulation? And how to run it?

Dear experts: I am trying to do the molecular dynamic simulation for protein-surface interaction, the surface (like cellulose or PET) is a film-like or crystalline material with large surface...

20 March 2020 3,960 3 View

Energy minimization in LAMMPS using NVT ?

How do I do energy minimization in lammps with NVT ensemble ? I am using the following command and it does not seem to work. It stops at extremely high energy and gives me the error zero search...

01 March 2021 2,294 3 View

How can I edit suggested publications?

Hi there! I regularly receive suggestion about papers and authors that are totally out of my area. Does anybody know how I can fix this? Thank you!

01 March 2021 9,574 4 View

Is there any expert in Smart PLS who can help me?

Dear colleagues, I have a manuscript that needs an expert in smart PLS to run the analysis, Is there anyone expert and ready to help me, please?

01 March 2021 8,212 3 View

Can you perform the Murexide test on samples fixed in Formalin?

I have a fixed sample and would like to use the murexide reaction to test for uric acid composition. I no longer have fresh samples

22 February 2021 1,328 1 View

Monte Carlo simulation?

Hi, i am conducting a Monte Carlo simulation for my new distribution but the MSE values are increasing while the sample size increase, does any experience this issue before and what should i do...

22 February 2021 3,680 4 View

How would I use a glycerol fixation to fix whole brain Drosophila tissue?

I need to take IF images with DAPI on a confocal but I need to use a glycerol fixation. Has anyone done this method before, if so how was it done? Thank you.

21 February 2021 3,081 3 View

Is there any general protocol for immunohistology staining?

I have some fixed slides of tissue and need to do some staining, but I am not sure where to start. There are many protocols online. Any suggestions?

17 February 2021 3,062 4 View

How can a reference point be fixed to an attachment point in Abaqus?

I am currently trying to copy an assembly feature, that is present in an old version of the model I am using, onto a new model. The feature is a reference point that is fixed to an attachment...

16 February 2021 8,872 2 View

What test should I use?

15 February 2021 911 5 View

Bootstrapping: to use or not to?

Hello, I would need help w.r.t deciding on an approach. I sent out a survey and about 2000 of 15000 recipients completed the survey. Doubts have been raised on accepting the results based on...

15 February 2021 5,585 13 View