Step-by-Step Planning Before You Write
The prospect of writing an entire paper can be daunting. Our guide to planning a paper will help you break the project down into manageable steps.

By Michael LaRocca
5 Types of Difficult Lab Supervisor and How to Handle Them
The lab is a melting-pot full of workers from different cultures and backgrounds, so some conflicts of personality are inevitable. However, when the lab head is the person that you are struggling to get along with, it can make your life a lot harder. Check out some different personality types and get advice on how to work with them effectively.

10 Tips for Mastering Your Qualifying Exam
The Qualifying Exam is a major hurdle for any PhD student, and the thought of taking one can be mildly terrifying. Read our top tips to help you prepare for your exam; you might even find that you enjoy the experience!

What Comes Next After Completing Your Undergraduate Degree?
If you’re coming to the end of your undergraduate life sciences degree, you might be wondering what to do next. Fortunately, there are many life sciences career paths that you could take. We explore some of the options here.

How to Write a Thoughtful Discussion for Your Scientific Paper
Having trouble writing the discussion section for your scientific paper? Help is at hand. Read our do’s and don’ts to help you have your paper polished up in no time.

10 Great Tips To Make A Good Impression At Your Interview
Are you busy applying for your first biotech or life sciences job? Or are you thinking about a postdoc? Whatever your next steps, you’re likely to face an interview. Here we’ll guide you through some of the common questions and situations you might find yourself having to deal with in a life sciences interview.

Postdoc Interview Preparation: Sample Questions and Answers
Are you trying to prepare for an interview but not sure what sort of questions you’ll get asked? Check out our top 10 Postdoc interview questions to help prepare you.

How does photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) work? And what use can PALM microscopy be to you? This short introduction to PALM gives you the answers!
