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

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

Are there any ongoing studies with cell culture and MRSA strains?

I'd like to learn more about the "biological action" of MRSA in bovine mammary gland and because of that I looking for in vitro (cell culture) studies related to that.

25 July 2019 9,602 4 View

Ester cleavage conditions?

Hi all, I need to cleave the ester in Ethyl 2-amino-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate to make the carboxylic acid and retrieve the product from solution to use in downstream applications of linking to...

01 March 2021 8,766 3 View

How can we obtain a modification factor for creep parameters?

I want to obtain standard creep parameters of salt rock by creep parameters of rectangular samples. Is there a modification factor to convert creep parameters of rectangular (prismatic) rock salt...

01 March 2021 7,131 1 View

Anyone found any research papers on solar furnace design calculations (for solar concentration)?

I am thinking about working on solar furnace with heliostats that concentrate sunlight and heat molten salt, but currently no luck with research. Not a lot of papers based on the subject. (check...

01 March 2021 5,023 5 View

Which transition metal salt precursor is best for doping? Why?

I would like to synthesize a transition metal doped TiO2 via solgel method. Hence, I would like to know which metal salt precursor to choose among Chloride, Nitrate, and Sulphate. A clear...

27 February 2021 4,285 3 View

What are the saturated salt solutions that can give specific relative humidity of 35%, 65% and 95% for conditioning wood specimens?

Due to the unavailability of climate rooms, I want to carry out an experiment that require the use of certain saturated salt solutions especially those that can condition the wood specimen to 35%,...

25 February 2021 8,139 1 View

It is necessary to reflux the Schiff base and metal salts to obtain metal complex??

24 February 2021 9,166 3 View

Is it efficient to do liquid biopsy to investigate the gene expressions of the tumor?

To do liquid biopsy and look for specific gene expressions there are so many published papers. Thera are different protocols and procedures used to isolate circulating cell free RNA or mRNA from...

23 February 2021 7,326 5 View

How can I remove deep eutectic solvents from the medium?

Dear researchers, How can I remove deep eutectic solvents from the medium? You know, generally, deep eutectic solvents consist of ammonium salts and an acid group. Is there any alternative method...

22 February 2021 3,275 3 View

Physical-chemical formation of stalactites/stalagmites. what promotes the formation/growth of these structures?

I know, or think I do, the basic idea behind these natural structures, as from what I know they form due to water dripping from the top leaving a salt deposit behind. But started to wonder about...

22 February 2021 1,400 4 View

How to prepare electrolyte of NaClO4 salt for Na-ion battery? Any problem with this salt?

Hello, I am trying to make anode for Na-ion batteries. I have no experience with preparation of the electrolyte for any batteries. NaClO4 salt are available and I am planning to use EC:PC as...

21 February 2021 8,132 1 View