What could be the reason for observing a band in NTC in RTPCR?

We have been getting Ct values almost similar to a test sample in NTC wells. The melt curve also overlaps with the test samples. While running a gel, a band with a product size similar to the...

02 March 2017 9,806 3 View

Can I reuse the calcein labelled tissue within PMMA blocks for decalcification and perform routine histology?

I will be tracking the bone velocity in vivo using Calcein injection in animals. I understand that the sections should be fixed in 70% ethanol before embedding them in PMMA to get the sections....

02 March 2016 8,567 9 View

What is the best way to transport RNA samples abroad?

09 October 2014 1,722 3 View

Is Cop-GFP visible with naked eyes?

07 August 2014 8,846 4 View

Can anyone help with GFP expression within cells?

I had recently encountered a strange problem while imaging using the confocal. The cells labelled with GFP (lentiviral) were transplanted into the animal. After 2 months, the animal was sacrificed...

05 June 2014 7,548 6 View

To what extent would the number of passage alter the miRNA expression?

There are many studies reporting the alteration in miRNA expression in the long-term cultures. But will there be any significant changes even when P2/P3 MSC cells are used for differentiation...

04 May 2014 5,730 1 View

How to express RT-PCR data as percentage?

Usually RT PCR data is interpreted as fold increase but how do we express them as a percentage increase or decrease? Is there any formula or just multiply the fold increase by 100?

08 September 2013 4,279 0 View

GFP labelling of cells?

For GFP labelling, I am using P201, VSV-G and Delta 8.9 for the transfection along with PEI in the HEK 293T cells. I used the Qiagen kit for the isolation of plasmids as per the protocol. The...

06 July 2013 2,602 1 View

MD MOE RMSD

How to calculate the RMSD values for a MD simulation using MOE?

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MD MOE RMSD

How to calculate the RMSD values for a MD simulation using MOE?

07 August 2021 0 0 View

fatal error

When I tried to energy minimization my system, I got fatal error as below. Fatal error: Atomtype opls_116 not found Although I've already added this line: ; include water #include "oplsaa.ff/spc.itp" to [molecultype] directive in my topology.

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fatal error

When I tried to energy minimization my system, I got fatal error as below. Fatal error: Atomtype opls_116 not found Although I've already added this line: ; include water #include "oplsaa.ff/spc.itp" to [molecultype] directive in my topology.

16 June 2021 0 0 View

fatal error

When I tried to energy minimization my system, I got fatal error as below. Fatal error: Atomtype opls_116 not found Although I've already added this line: ; include water #include "oplsaa.ff/spc.itp" to [molecultype] directive in my topology.

16 June 2021 0 0 View

fatal error

When I tried to energy minimization my system, I got fatal error as below. Fatal error: Atomtype opls_116 not found Although I've already added this line: ; include water #include "oplsaa.ff/spc.itp" to [molecultype] directive in my topology.

16 June 2021 0 0 View

What kind of fluid could I use for a pitfall trap that also does not invalidate molecular testing?

Hi, I want to start testing pitfall trap to obtain ants samples, but I need to conduct molecular analysis on those insects. So, what kind of fluid can I use? Ethanol expires too early and I need...

03 March 2021 5,978 5 View

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02 March 2021 3,060 3 View

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

New Journal, "Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science" -- do you not know, and have you not seen, this done before?

Question to you and THEM, the New Journal, "Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science" -- do you not know, and have you not seen, this done before? There appears to be a core problem for...

02 March 2021 3,024 2 View