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18+ Ways to Improve your PubMed Searches

Published March 18, 2021
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Are you getting the most out of your PubMed searches or are you wasting lots of time slogging through pages of results? We’ve compiled some top tips to help you refine your searches.

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Does Your h-index Measure Up?

Published March 16, 2021
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How do you measure how good you are as a scientist? One way is the h-index. Discover what this is, and learn about the pros and cons of using it to assess your scientific career.

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6 Laboratory Sterilization Methods

Published March 9, 2021
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Effective laboratory sterilization methods are essential for working with isolated cell lines. Read our guide to the top 6 sterilization techniques to banish those bugs.

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How to Become a Bioinformatician

Published March 4, 2021
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Interested in a career in bioinformatics? We’ve got the lowdown on the ways bioinformatics skills can be used, and the training you’ll need to pursue this career path.

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10 Tips on Writing a Research Poster

Published February 18, 2021
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A scientific research poster can be a great tool for drawing people into a conversation at a conference. We’ve pulled together our 10 top tips to help you prep perfect posters.

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How to Write a Killer Research Interest Statement

Published February 4, 2021
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A strong research interest statement can be the difference between being considered for a position and your application ending up in the bin. Check out these tips on how to make your statement stand out from the crowd.

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10 Tips For Organizing Your Lab Book

Published February 2, 2021
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It’s easy to let organizing your lab book slide down your list of priorities. Read our guide to easy ways to keep your lab book up to date and organized.

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Alternative Careers For Scientists

Published January 28, 2021
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Want to leave the lab but not sure what alternative career options are available? Our guide can help you decide what to do after hanging up your lab coat.

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5 Types of Difficult Lab Supervisor and How to Handle Them

Published January 21, 2021
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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.

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10 Tips for Mastering Your Qualifying Exam

Published January 19, 2021
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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!

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10 Great Tips To Make A Good Impression At Your Interview

Published January 7, 2021
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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.

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