Why do the PCR bands from the cDNA templates (extraction from the cell after transfection) show different size from the band of the plasmid template?

After transfection with the plasmid ( linearized ) and subcloning of the cell lines, RNA was extracted from the cell and then reverse transcripted to cDNA. When PCR reactions were run to verify...

25 February 2021 5,712 3 View

Can I use breaking series as a regressor in a VAR model?

Context: I have two series, price and sales. Sales is mean-reverting stationery but price is stationary only after controlling for an intercept break. I want to set up a 2-equation VAR model...

14 January 2021 6,824 12 View

Does the use of Tissue Level implants reduce the risk of Peri-implantitis, as opposed to using bone level?

12 December 2020 6,007 6 View

Will the plasmid without SV40 Ori have a quite low expression level in 293T?

SV40 Ori helps plasmid to replicate in 293T cells. If I use a plasmid which doesn't have a SV40 Ori, will the expression level be very low?

10 December 2020 1,751 2 View

How to calculate the normalized frequency V of photonic crystal fiber using COMSOL?In particular, how to calculate NEFF and nFSM using COMSOL?

24 November 2020 967 2 View

HOW to do an intention-to-treat analysis(ITTA)?

I mean, how do I put the dropped out participants' outcome (Missing value) in my analysis? Although I have already known what's ITTA meaning, I still don't know how to do it. Which methods should...

23 November 2020 9,982 5 View

Does pEGFP plasmid have G418 resistant?

Instruction from pEGFP: The recombinant EGFP vector can be transfected into mammalian cells using any standard transfection method. If required, stable transformants can be selected usingG418 ....

20 October 2020 4,662 2 View

The solubility of ethinyl estradiol (EE2) in methanol?

What is the solubility of ethinyl estradiol (EE2) in methanol? In the experiment, methanol was used to help dissolve, what is the reason for the flocs appearing after the storage solution is added...

20 September 2020 4,055 1 View

How to compare methylation status between different cell lines?

As in the title. I got the methylation status of several genes in different cell lines by bisulfite sequencing. More specifically, I have the sequencing data from the amplicons of these genes...

30 August 2020 6,020 2 View

How can I digest the formaldehyde (1%) crosslinked DNA-protein with restriction enzyme (DpnII) better?

I am working on yeast samples for 4C-seq study , but the formaldehyde fixed samples can not be digested with restriction enzyme (DpnII). Please help me out. Thanks.

28 August 2020 6,483 3 View

How the wettability of rock sample can be changed by ageing in pure hydrocarbon oils only?

I want to do wettability analysis of hydrocarbon oil (octane)/rock/surfactant solution system. but to do the analysis first I have to make rock surface oil-wet. Since hydrocarbon oil does not have...

27 February 2021 5,383 3 View

Gas sensor response and recovery time independant of flow rate and chamber volume?

I am trying to obtain the response and recovery times for my gas sensor device. It appears the the response/recovery times are primarily dependant on the flow rate of the gas I inject into the...

26 February 2021 1,511 3 View

Physical-chemical formation of stalactites/stalagmites. what promotes the formation/growth of these structures?

I know, or think I do, the basic idea behind these natural structures, as from what I know they form due to water dripping from the top leaving a salt deposit behind. But started to wonder about...

22 February 2021 1,400 4 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

What are some underexplored theories and concepts in Activated Carbon as A Water Filter?

Hi, me and my team mates are currently planning to pursue the topic of Activated Carbon from Coconut as a Water Filter. And we would like to ask for your suggestions and knowledge on what specific...

21 February 2021 7,561 4 View

How can we study the adsorption efficiency of microgel at the oil-water interface?

I am studing the mircogel at oil-water interface. I want to know the adsorb amount of microgel at the oil water interface. How we can determine this amount?. I will highly appreciate your...

19 February 2021 2,787 1 View

What are your alternative data collection methods during the pandemic? What are the pros and cons?

Dear colleagues We are exploring possible data collection methods for environment and behavior research in the context of architectural environments. Have you conducted any Post Occupancy...

16 February 2021 2,575 4 View

Which and How to use teaching strategies and procedures to effectively integrate the four skills while teaching English Language Online?

As an inexperienced teacher in the field of online teaching, I have the fear of unconsciously ignoring one of the skills while focusing on not ignoring the other! Therefore, I wish to make use of...

09 February 2021 5,101 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

How do you prepare a porous crosslinked Polyvinyl alcohol and Glutaraldehyde membrane or film?

I am trying to prepare a Polyvinyl alcohol membrane for carbondioxide adsorption

08 February 2021 7,493 3 View