Lipid structures disappear upon negative stainging. Does anyone knows this effect?

13 December 2020 1,559 3 View

Cryo-EM Vitrobot settings for large lipid structures. How can I reduce ice thicknes?

Dear all, I have an issue figuring out good plunging conditions for large lipid structures: I have carbon coated C-Flat 2/2 400mesh copper grids with large (elongated) lipid structures on it....

13 December 2020 6,696 2 View

Can I use lentiviral packaging HEK293T cell lines to produce stable clones?

Hi, I generally made LV in HEK293T cell lines by triple transfection. I am wondering whether the newly generated LV will transduce the packaging HEK293T. In this way I could exploit the...

09 September 2020 6,333 3 View

Which software is the best for scientific presentations in which equations occupy a big part of it?

I usually use Beamer, in which equations are easy to write (and I already have them in Latex) but it's too static and rigid. In Powerpoint it is impossible to write the equations, it takes a lot...

15 July 2020 8,260 3 View

How to calculate the max Jsc for a given Eg using spectral irradiance [W/(m2*eV)] data?

I'm calculating the max available Jsc as a function of bandag Eg. For that I'm using the following integral: Jsc=q*int(f(Eph)*EQE.dEph) from Eg to \inf With: q=1C/eV f(Eph) Spectral Irradiance...

07 July 2020 5,873 4 View

Inverted current Mirror connection in LM741?

Analyzing the topology of the LM741 , the current mirror (Q8-Q9) that bias the first stage of the op. amp. is not connected as usual (see the red circle on the picture). Curiosly, this way to...

24 January 2020 8,419 2 View

Negative values in anti-inflammatory assay: inhibition of albumin denaturation?

I am performing in vitro anti-inflammatory assay: inhibiton of albumin denaturation by organic extract and purified fractions from natural material. Since my samples are colored (red, orange,...

14 September 2019 2,528 1 View

Can you help me with Python script?

Hi to all, I have an approaching deadline and to perform my analysis (design guide RNAs) I need to insert a lot of mutations in my sequenze (txt file). Mutations are inside a excel in file...

05 February 2019 2,494 1 View

What are good color palettes for students in the autism spectrum?

I've read that, for students in the spectrum, it may help to design a class environment that avoids overstimulating their cognitive system with unnecessary distractions, one of them begin colorful...

28 January 2019 2,557 3 View

How to improve undergraduate and postgraduate educational settings with gamification?

Gamification is a brilliant strategy to support the development of educational settings, especially in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Therefore, I would like to ask you what do you think...

22 October 2018 2,456 3 View

Buffer to disrupt platelet alpha granules for PF4 quantification?

Hello! I want to quantify by ELISA the secreted (from platelets poor plasma) and the non-secreted (from platelet lysate) PF4 before and after TRAP stimulation. I will use the ELISA from R&D...

03 March 2021 1,499 2 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

IF troubleshooting: looking at an intracellular protein that localizes to the cell's and how to reduce increase in signal due to cell ruffles?

I am currently trying to stain for PI3KBeta in MDA-MB-231 cells. My current issue is that 1) beta stains all over the cell and 2) there is an increase in signal at the edge of the cell and this...

24 February 2021 8,582 1 View

Is it efficient to do liquid biopsy to investigate the gene expressions of the tumor?

To do liquid biopsy and look for specific gene expressions there are so many published papers. Thera are different protocols and procedures used to isolate circulating cell free RNA or mRNA from...

23 February 2021 7,326 5 View

How to clean up TEM grid with plasma cleaner?

I need to clean the hydrocarbon contamination on the carbon substrate of TEM grid. However, I heard that substrate could be broken by the powerful plasma. My substrate is pure carbon, with ~3nm,...

23 February 2021 3,262 5 View

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17 February 2021 4,217 3 View

What are the best cations for preparing competent cells, Ca2+ or Mg2+?

I have been reading various articles and most state that treatment with CaCl2 produces higher efficiency of transformation than MgCl2. Can anyone explain why Ca2+ is better than Mg2+ at...

16 February 2021 8,519 5 View

How can I spin a thick layer of organic polymer?

I need to spin a 120um thick film. My current procedure consists of spinning the polymer (about 20um), uv exposure, plasma etch, and then spinning another 20um thick layer, uv again, plasma etch...

10 February 2021 2,055 6 View

Alpha and dense granules in platelets not visible in Transmission Electron Microscopy?

I am trying to visualize alpha and dense granules in platelets. However, it seems like the granules were not stained well. Is there any way I can improve my staining technique to obtain better...

04 February 2021 5,925 9 View

What is the general miRNA yield one gets from the Qiagen miRNEASY serum/plasma advanced kit?

I am using the Qiagen miRNEASY serum/plasma advanced kit, using 400ul of frozen plasma. What is the yield you get on average? I am using nanodrop currently for quantification. I am getting...

02 February 2021 8,806 2 View