What Can Electron Microscopy Do for You?
The electron microscope (EM) – where electrons, rather than photons, make the image – fell out of fashion for a while, but it has come back refreshed. Modern electron microscopes cost less, use less electricity, and are generally easier to maintain than the older models, so it is likely that you can get your hands on one. Read on to learn more about this technique, and how to implement it into your research.
By Vicki Doronina
Pop Quiz!: Do You Know How a Coulter Counter Works?
Are you an immunologist or lab personnel dealing with counting tons of cells? Then you must have come across the elusive Coulter Counter! Read on to know a little history ofthe instrument’s technology and its working principle.
Under Pressure: How to Stay Sane in a Publish-Or-Perish World
Working in a lab can be stressful—experiments, grants, coursework …oh my! Here are some tips for staying sane when you feel like the pressure is driving you crazy.
Feeder Cells – the What, Why and How
Feeder cells – your solution to difficult-to-grow cell problems. Find out what they are, why to use them, and how.
From Dull to Catchy: How to Transfigure Your Manuscripts
When you are an avid reader, you can’t help but find similarities between your research and favorite novels. Here are some ways you can cite or quote your favorite fiction author(s) in your manuscript and make it more memorable.
Advice on Working With Mice in the Lab
Working with mice doesn’t have to be intimidating. Read these tips to help keep your mouse-based experiments running smoothly.
