How can I detect IL-1B by Western blot?

Hello Everyone, I know IL-1B is a soluble protein. So how to extract it from the supernatant? Please advice. Thanks!

05 January 2021 7,349 5 View

Is it possible to identify/classify rubber using satellite imagery with machine learning?

As of now, I am trying to explore the potential of using high/very high-resolution satellite imagery with machine learning (ML) to identify or map forest cover (e.g. rubber). As a newbie in this...

17 November 2020 7,187 3 View

Are there any EEG facilities for hire?

I need to run a quick EEG experiment. I don't want to spend time and money to set my own lab. I wonder if there exist EEG labs that can run an experiment for me for a fee?

10 September 2020 5,492 3 View

How do you report undetermined Ct values?

I have knocked down a gene of interest using siRNA and am using qRT-PCR to confirm reduced expression. All samples treated with non-specific siRNA have Ct values around 35, but all samples...

29 July 2020 8,198 3 View

Use of spherical silver?

Where is silver in spherical shape used other than for solar cell electrodes? Most of the silver in electronics seems to be flake. Is this statement accurate?

24 May 2020 7,604 3 View

Insect Population Counting and Studying Traps - recommend a good book or source for info on?

Hi, I'm looking for an entomologist that can recommend a good book on the trapping of insects for study. Thanks

30 January 2020 2,710 2 View

IHC: Monocyte vs Macrophage?

How would you distinguish peripheral monocytes from tissue macrophages with IHC? Specifically, I am interested in looking at rodent brain tissue. Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Dan

07 October 2019 2,683 3 View

Where can I find data on urban land cover in the UK from the 1960s?

I'm modelling insect populations over time (1968 - present) in the UK at over 500 sites. I have detected a decline in sites that are mainly suburban (based on 500m radii using the CEH Land Cover...

02 September 2019 535 3 View

Would (groundwater) dissolved noble gas concentration change after isolation from gas exchange with air?

Dear scientists of noble gas and hydrology, Would equilibrium and/or excess concentrations of noble gases change after isolation from gas exchange with atmosphere? (Non-atmospheric noble gas was...

20 February 2019 255 5 View

Is there a way to control for categorical groups to calculate partial correlations for various measurements?

I have a sample size of 30, representing three different groups (one intervention and two controls). I would like to see if there is an association between my dependent variable and 4 self-report...

18 February 2019 4,619 3 View

Precipitate after adding laemmli buffer to protein solution containing Potassium Acetate?

Hi, I am running a size exclusion chromatography experiment with a buffer containing Potassium Acetate as a salt. I analyse these fractions through SDS-PAGE. After boiling my SEC fractions in...

01 March 2021 2,622 3 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

Does any one have experience with Autoclavable cell culture media (RPMI 1640/DMEM)? Does it work well?

12 February 2021 2,958 1 View

How to determinate of molecular structure of salt into the liquid?

I need to determine the open formula of our complex, presumably consisting of sodium tungstate Na2WO4 and aluminum sulfate Al2 (SO4) 3. Our problem is that with an increase in the concentration...

11 February 2021 5,821 1 View

How do I change g/l into mM for bacto agar. I am trying to get the millimolar content of sodium and chloride percentage in bacto agar. How do I do it?

I am doing a salt tolerance-related experiment and for that I need to relate my salt levels to that in bacto agar. I don't want my salt concentrations to increase due to already salt content...

09 February 2021 4,158 1 View

Why does sodium metabisulfite generate turbidity when mixing with sodium hydroxide?

When I tried to mix a sodium metabisulfite solution with sodium hydroxide solution, the mixture solution quickly became turbid. Before mixing both were clear solutions. Please help explain the...

03 February 2021 8,075 2 View

I want to extract engine oil from a soil sample,please how much amount of anhydrous sodium sulphate am i going to add to 10kg soil?

Engine oil extraction from contaminated soil,10kg of contaminated soil+20ml of dicholoromethane+? of anhydrous sulphate

01 February 2021 9,509 1 View

Working with insect primary cells in cell medium and in saline solution?

I work with insect primary cells, which I let grow in TC100 insect medium. For fluorescence measurements I have to discard medium (because of its fluorescence properties) and give a saline...

28 January 2021 3,867 1 View

How to change medium of a protein or peptide mixture?

Hi everyone! I am purifying a peptide from a mixture of proteins. The peptide (3 kDA) is in a solution containing a high concentration of urea and imidazole. I would like to be able to change the...

27 January 2021 4,055 4 View

Rhodanese enzyme assay using salt potassium ferricyanide?

I wanted to perform rhodanese enzyme assay using salt potassium ferricyanide (K3Fe(CN)6). The assay is based on the products formed in the reaction but I can't get the reaction i.e what product...

26 January 2021 8,044 4 View