A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing qPCR Primers
Primer design is a very important step while setting up your qPCR assay. If your primers anneal poorly or to more than one sequence, this can significantly impact the quality and reliability of your results. The good news is that primers are cheap, so you can test several different pairs and choose the best pair [...]
The Pros and Cons of a PhD or Post-doc in a Foreign Country
It’s time to start thinking about your next move. Maybe you’ve finished your undergrad/master’s degree and are considering doing a PhD. Or maybe you’re past all that and need to find a post-doc position. Amongst all of this, you might be considering the option of doing your PhD or post-doc in a foreign country. It’s [...]