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

Please. Could you help be in implementing Fractal Discrete Cosine Transform algorithm in Matlab?

I do need the Matlab code of Fractal Discrete Cosine Transform (FDCT). Can anyone who has already implement this code, help me with the implementation of this transform?

24 February 2021 5,602 2 View

What is the reason film thickness increased?

what is the reason film thickness increased when increased doping concentrations give some reasons The measured film thickness is 156, 282, 394, 548 and 681 nm for 0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5 wt....

17 February 2021 8,987 5 View

Queries regarding the rain flow counting algorithm?

02 February 2021 9,790 2 View

How to determine the genetic potential of the genotype in terms of fruit size and weight?

In addition to genetic and environmental factors, fruit size is also influenced by crop load, rootstock, orchard planting system/tree training system, pollination, water and nutrient management,...

13 January 2021 9,309 4 View

Is it possible to ligate two restriction ends those have no complementary bases?

In my lab,we are trying to construct a control plasmid. So we have to remove the insert gene which has two restriction ends:one is XhoI and other one is Hind III.So after double digestion we want...

01 January 2021 3,271 4 View

Is it machine learning models that have replicability capability?

We are doing the prediction of soil nutrients using spectral information by applying machine learning models. More than 300 soil samples were used from one district for analysis. We got the...

21 December 2020 9,663 3 View

How can I analyse and compare crop yield under different irrigation methods?

I have to compare yield parameters of a tree crop grown under three irrigation methods. But these systems are already established separately in three adjacent fields. Since I can not follow a RCBD...

21 December 2020 3,065 5 View

Why am I not getting intensity peaks at certain places while measuring using XRD on a metal additive manufactured part?

I am trying to capture the XRD intensity peaks for a part made up of nickel alloy. When I try to capture the peaks, I am unable to get them. Can someone help me out why is this phenomenon...

08 December 2020 995 14 View

split-split-split design will works in reality . if works please insists methodology to adopt?

I have four factors(F1, F2, F3, F4) with different levels( 3*2*2*3). Factors are nested each other so I am planning to do split -split-split design. please insist on the methodology for the triple...

01 December 2020 4,762 6 View

What are the most relevant MSc proposal topics for Petroleum Production Engineering at the moment?

I am a Petroleum Production Engg MSc student at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and I am in the process of selecting a topic for my MSc Engineering Investigation proposal. I would very much...

01 March 2021 7,396 4 View

Where to find data on trees in tropical agroforestry?

Hi, I'm looking for data (mainly related to management: growth rate, canopy size, soil and climate preferences, etc.) about tropical trees used in tropical agroforestry. Have you ever heard about...

28 February 2021 7,356 8 View

How to model Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) process in Homer software?

Hi everyone How to model Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) process in Homer software?

25 February 2021 4,075 1 View

How we can measure Kemp % in wool without using of benzene?

Would you please let me to know about the methods for measurement of medullation and Kemp % on animal? My problem is that the wool sampling and sending to laboratory is not possible. So I would...

21 February 2021 7,260 4 View

Can I arbitrarily take a cycle number of 40 for the gene that was not expressed at all in qPCR results calculation?

I ran RT-qPCR for a control and a treated group and it appears that my gene of interest was not expressed at all in any of the subjects in the control group. So I was wondering if I could...

20 February 2021 6,243 10 View

How to consider effects of rapid warm adaptation in modeling of ecological impacts of warming?

I would highly appreciate it if my fellow ecologists (biologists) provide their opinion on the thoughts below [esp., shortly tell us which path may be more effective, if they know another way, if...

15 February 2021 3,642 6 View

Does anyone know if the Quantstudio 3 qPCR machine requires a passive reference when Using SYBR? I ran a qPCR and got the plot in the attached file.?

I know that my target is in my sample as I extracted it from cell culture myself. These plots show some amplification. The first one seems O.K for the first 36 cycles but then collapses at the...

14 February 2021 2,809 2 View

(western blot) can methanol damage my antibody signal?

I accidentally rinsed with methanol after adding my primary antibody to my membrane. I noticed after ~10 seconds and immediately replaced it with PBST (3x15 min washes). Will my antibody signal be...

12 February 2021 5,824 3 View

Is secondary metabolite production more at vegetative growth stage or during reproductive stage?

Hi, I am working on the effect of heavy metals on a medicinal plant by pot experimentation. Analyzing the effect of heavy metals on secondary metabolites is one of the parameters. I will be...

11 February 2021 6,683 6 View

What is the correct common name for Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris?

There are two extant species of Hydrochoerus: Hydrochoerus isthmius, the lesser or Panamanian capybara, and the genotype species H. hydrochaeris. The latter is the more common species of capybara,...

11 February 2021 3,494 14 View