How to repeat an operation on an atom selection for multiple times in PyMol?

Hi, I am trying to construct a multi-layer fibril structure from a single layer in PyMol by translating the layer along the fibril axis. For now, I am able to use the Translate command in PyMol...

02 March 2021 4,569 4 View

How can I find a Raman spectrum wavenumber corresponding to what compound?

I have several Raman spectra with very distinct peaks at certain wavenumbers, such as 277, 359, 466, 583, 623, 686, and 795cm-1. How can I identify them to what compound(s)? The RRUFF and others...

24 February 2021 363 3 View

Is there a suitable way to confine cell attachment area inside a multi-well plate?

Are there any types of cylindrical cell culture inserts that are designed to confine cell seeding area? Say, if I'm using a 12 well plate (3.5 cm^2/well), but only want to seed cells in the middle...

22 February 2021 7,127 4 View

NVT or NPT is preferable for gas adsorption simulation ?

Hi there, In order to perform molecule dynamic simulation on gas adsorption on substrate materials, NVT or NPT ensemble is preferable ? Thanks!

08 February 2021 173 1 View

After CRISPR and single-colony picking, cells reverted to WT?

Hi guys: I have been doing CRISPR knock-in and knock-out and one seemingly impossible scenario keeps happening. In the CRISPR knock-in attempt I tried to add a tag on a gene of interest, so I...

07 January 2021 190 3 View

Option "cutoff-scheme" not recognized by Gromacs 4.6.5?

Hi, I got the following error message while running parallelized simulations with OpenMP: OpenMP threads have been requested with cut-off scheme Group, but these are only supported with cut-off...

02 January 2021 4,564 5 View

Can I use gelatin to pre-coat the plate for HepG2?

I am working with HepG2 cells, and I want to pre-coat my flask/plate to keep the cells in single layer. Can I use gelatin to coat the dish or I need to use collagen? I was wondering if any of you...

15 December 2020 5,599 3 View

How can I set to thin film on the substrate in ZEMAX?

My research is about 3D-printing add nanoparticles attach to copper. So I'm trying to use ZEMAX to calculate absorption, someone knows how to set the thin film on ZEMAX? Have any suggestions or...

26 November 2020 7,200 1 View

Did anyone do microglia Oil Red O staining?

I need to stain adiposome in microglia, but I don't know how to confirm that are really success? method : Removed media and washed cells with PBS, then added 4 % paraformaldehyde for 20 minutes at...

24 November 2020 2,359 2 View

How to calculate UTCI using ERA5 dataset?

17 November 2020 2,127 3 View

Arena simulation - how do i model the following model in ARENA (see description) (new to ARENA)?

Hello, I'm fairly new to ARENA and I have the following problem: I have two queues in which, in each queue, a different order type arrives (both having an arrival rate of exponential 10). Order...

02 March 2021 2,431 3 View

Which is the most convenient manufacturing software for Additive Manufacturing?

Which tools can be used to generate machine codes for additive manufacturing?

02 March 2021 7,220 2 View

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Does anyone have the experience of using Taq Man probes in the QIAGEN Rotar- Gene qPCR machine?

01 March 2021 5,311 1 View

Does different dilution factors affect negatively on NH3 reading ?

I have a sample of treated water sample & asked to obtain ammonia conc. in sample using a machine with 5-25 ppm detection range. However, upon testing with different dilution factors, all...

27 February 2021 8,483 3 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

How to measure angle between laser travel path and machine axis in Laser Measurement system?

25 February 2021 1,987 3 View

How can we add reinforced thermoplastics with granules in injection molding machine?

I need to make an injection molding machine in which short fibers are to be introduced. Short fiber length and material properties are to be determined and also the material strength are to be...

22 February 2021 4,290 1 View

Why is my qPCR suddently not working?

I've been working with qPCR for some months now. I amplify 2 genes (PSEN2 and HN1), and the protocols are optimized for both and have been working fine. The other day I amplified HN1 for some...

21 February 2021 3,437 3 View

Is it possible to obtain a negative cronbach alpha?

Good evening everyone. If a questionnaire has 4 factors measuring different constructs as for example CAMI questionnaire measuring attitudes toward the mentally ill that has four factors:...

18 February 2021 3,223 3 View

Droplet PCR in plastic chips always result an unexpected band, any suggestion of possible contaminations and how to improve?

I am doing droplet based digital PCR inside plastic chips. I can get the correct band, but I also consistently get an unexpected band, slightly shorter. I attached a typical gel image here....

18 February 2021 6,618 2 View