How to resolve the failure of the PCR amplification for a DNA extracted from melanic mosquitoes?

I extracted the total DNA from mosquitoes some of them were melanic (heavily pigmented), the DNA from the melanic samples gave no product in all PCR tests including the species Identification. Is...

09 October 2017 1,565 4 View

Which is more important regarding PhD application, to have distinction in your MSc or to have more professional and non academic experience ?

Should MSc students focusing on just getting a higher grade or try to expose themselves to more research and professional experience during their studies?

11 December 2016 5,935 6 View

Does the professional membership of high importance for a career in Scientific Research and Academic ?

Is it important for Scientific Researcher, Scientist or Academic Staff to be a member of professional society or association?

11 December 2016 9,271 3 View

As scientific researcher what type of memberships would help me to build my career ?

I would like to be fellow of entomological or epidemiological society or association but I am not sure which will benifit me more,any suggestions ???

03 April 2016 9,734 2 View

In your personal opnion, do you think that the research and health jobs market will need more entomologist or epidemiologist in the future ?

I want to know about the propabilities for the future opportunities in the jobs market.

03 April 2016 4,079 6 View

How can I establish international Scientific Research collaboration ?

I recently joined the Institute of Endimic Diseases research team and I would like to establish international collaboration on scientific research mainly on vector-borne diseases or basic...

03 April 2016 4,289 6 View

What is the best mosquito identification key for east Africa region ?

I am working on mosquito classification and identification and to do this I use many identification keys, I need to improve my skills and accelrate my work so Ican finish my work quickly and...

02 March 2016 9,652 3 View

What are the international regulations for Scientific Researcher Promotion ?

How publication and years of experience count for scientific researcher promotion, eg. How many publications do I need to get promoted after getting my M.Sc to be Assistant Professor without doing...

31 December 2015 6,844 2 View

What is the best GPS device, for mapping entomological research?

I want to buy a GPS device to be used for vector mapping in Sudan and low income countries.

05 June 2014 5,824 2 View

Which is most important for a scientific researcher; graduate studies or work experience?

I graduated four years ago from University of Khartoum, College of Science, Zoology Department with Second upper of Applied Entomology. I didn't Start My MSc studies yet, convincing myself that I...

02 March 2014 2,051 3 View

Can we classify HV and LV lines based on line length?

I have dataset which shows the length of power lines. I need to classify the lines based on the line length. Is there a rule to classify the High voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) lines based on...

03 March 2021 4,116 4 View

Can linear DNA be used as template for site-directed mutagenesis?

Is it possible to induce site-directed substitution mutation by quick-change method on linear dsDNA? or it has to be cloned in some vector? If yes, should it be treated with the Dpn1 enzyme...

03 March 2021 401 4 View

I got 02 moderator values defining Johnson-Neyman significance regions. Is it an error?

Hi everyone, I am conducting research for my Master's thesis. I am using PROCESS by Johnson-Neyman to analyze my Moderator model. I test the relationship between Public Service Motivation and...

03 March 2021 2,350 2 View

After a reference from Int J Body Compos Res, can any body help?

Hi, I am after the reference below, my library says it cannot obtain a copy either locally or internationally, any help appreciated! Chris Wang ZM, Heshka S, Wielopolski L, Pi-Sunyer FX, Pierson...

03 March 2021 6,193 1 View

Sample dilution for quantitative analysis using ELISA?

If the detection range is in ng/ml but the reference range is in ug/ml for a molecule or protein in serum or plasma .how to dilute and what is the initial volume to be taken for quantitative analysis

02 March 2021 7,670 3 View

Is There Any Feasible Method To Test Fluorescent Compounds Other Than Fluorescence Spectrometers ??

Is There Any Feasible Method To Test The Efficiency Of Fluorescent Compounds Other Than UV Spectrometers ? Suggestions Would Be Appreciated !

02 March 2021 5,785 3 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

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01 March 2021 3,905 5 View

Could you please recommend some good journal that accept very long revie papers (approximately 6000+ words) in neurosurgery, cancer biology ?

Could you please recommend some good journal that accept very long revie papers (approximately 6000+ words) in neurosurgery, cancer biology ?

01 March 2021 8,087 3 View

How to highlight novelty in your research paper?

I have come up with a method and had written a paper on it. Paper got rejected by a journal stating that there is no theoretical novelty. I am kind of confused on why the novelty that I am able to...

28 February 2021 2,393 8 View