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From Dull to Catchy: How to Transfigure Your Manuscripts
…book that has always driven you to reach your goals? Then give these inspirations the spot they deserve by quoting them in your thesis. Writing a thesis that encompasses years…
Read MoreBe Your Own Editor – and watch out for speed bumps!
…okay. In fact, they’re good. Every word should be necessary and every word should be the correct word. It’s Only Logical. Remember Mr. Spock. He uses English with the precision…
Read MoreThe Beginner’s Guide to LaTeX
…you on your feet. I used LaTeX to write my thesis and was (mostly) self taught, so I know how scary it is to begin with. There are many different…
Read MoreHow To Get Organized With Reference Managers for Science—ReadCube Papers
…mentioned previously, you can add papers directly to your library using the enhanced PDF reader feature. You can also import papers using ReadCube Papers’ browser extension via Google Chrome, Mozilla…
Read MoreBuild A CV You Can Be Proud Of – Part III: Analytical Skills… Including the Dreaded Statistics!
…bands on your Western blots – useful for comparing protein expression. The “S” Word – Stats! If there’s one word that can strike fear and trepidation into the hearts of…
Read MoreTop Tips to Keeping Your Logbook in Shipshape
…the hard way! 1. Take Time to Write Your Log Don’t leave it until the last minute on Friday evening when you would rather be at the pub, beer in…
Read MoreHow to Write a Flawless Methodology Section
…you understand the statistical program you’re using, and that you are using the appropriate statistical test(s) for your dataset. If you’re not sure, seek advice. Exploratory analysis carries less weight…
Read MoreWriting a Scientific Review: Gathering Information, Writing, and Creating New Knowledge
…Think, Then Write If you are trying to write a new paragraph right after you’ve read another research paper, your results will look like a crazy quilt. Gather information in…
Read MoreCrafting Multi-panel Images Into Figures
…using the move tool. Once here you can resize the panel to better fit your space using the transform tool (Crt + T) – Remember to keep the aspect ratio…
Read More“Networking” is NOT a Dirty Word
…gets hired. So I reiterate: companies love networking, and are actively using their current employees to fill empty positions. Refusing to use your network isn’t a sign of independence, but…
Read MoreHomology Terminology: Never Say the Wrong Word Again
While reading different papers and during different discussions in the classroom (and several online forums), I’ve noticed that there exists some ambiguity about the different terms relating to homology. I’ll…
Read More10 Ways to Use Your “Dr” Title for Good and Evil
So you worked hard in the lab for all those years. You endured failed experiments, committees, over-bearing supervisors, thesis writing, and thesis defending. And for what? Well, who knows? But…
Read More8 Tips to Improve Your Research Reproducibility
…the person using them is consistent and knows what they’re doing. Research is similarly more helpful if it is reproducible, and for several reasons: Lab mates come and go, and…
Read More5 Digital Tools to Increase Your Productivity in Research
…the task manually. When looking for a reference manager there is a feature that you need to look for: cite-as-you-write. Usually in a style of plugin, the “cite-as-you-write” option allows…
Read MoreHow to Conduct a Risk Assessment: 6 Essential Steps to a Safer Lab
…example, for using a liquid chromatograph, you could write something like Table 1. Table 1. Example risk assessment for using a liquid chromatograph. Hazard Consequence Control Electrical appliance Potential for…
Read More10 Do’s and Don’ts for PhD Students
…much easier. Don’t underestimate how long it will take to write up. However long you think it will take you to write up, double or even trebling it will be…
Read More11 scientific spell-/grammar checker failures that you can learn from
You should never completely rely on your spellchecker or grammar checker when writing your scientific manuscript, thesis, or presentation. I’ll talk more about exactly why in my next article, but…
Read More10 Ways to Be Your OWN Boss In The Lab
…10 Do’s and Don’ts for PhD Students Pointers for New Grad Students 10 Things you MUST Do Before Starting a New Project The Easier Way to Write a PhD Thesis…
Read MoreHow to: Keep your data organized
…This is especially recommended if for PhD students as it will be much easier to write a thesis based on a group of monthly reports than from lab book notes!…
Read More10 Ideas for Researchers Working from Home
…together ten ideas you can do to progress your work. 1. Write a Paper (or Two!) If you are in the lucky position of having enough data to put together…
Read MoreHow to Start Using Coding to Automate Image Analysis Part 2: Batch Processing Multiple Images
…work – smarter spreadsheets & databases using VBA, advanced data manipulation using R, Matlab or SPSS, or revamp your blogs & webpages using JavaScript. Finally, just remember this: it’s software,…
Read MoreHow Does BLAST Work?
…SNPs or an INDEL. There is a SNP BLAST search, however. In addition, if your query word “neighborhood” search includes too many three word combinations, you’ll end up with sequences…
Read MoreOverview of Protein Turnover using 35S: how to prevent trashy data and uh-oh moments
…radioactivity using a TCA precipitation is a complete waste of time in my book. You can tell after the wash if incorporation worked using the Geiger counter, and again, this…
Read MoreAvoid These Pitfalls: Seven (Not So Deadly) Histology Sins
…could write in space? It took them two years, but they did it. The ‘astronaut pen’ can write upside down, in zero gravity, and even underwater. The Russians used a…
Read MoreEarly Career Stage Funding – Advice for Graduate Students and Post-Docs
…learn the grant writing process. The more grants you write, the better your skills become. Pre-doctoral You might find that your mentor requires pre-doctoral students to apply for funding because…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care More About Statistics
…neater methods sections in your thesis or articles; you can confidently defend your methods to thesis examiners, reviewers or conference attendees. If you know why you did what you did,…
Read MoreUnder Pressure: How to Stay Sane in a Publish-Or-Perish World
…the part of your brain responsible for memory? [1] Unfortunately, when you’re working long hours in the lab or writing a thesis, going to the gym or heading out for…
Read MoreA Picture Speaks a Thousand Words – Making Diagrams Simple
…and processes in a relatively simple and direct manner. I’m a firm believe in the power of putting ideas into diagrams and spent a considerable portion of my thesis write-up…
Read MoreWhat is a DOI and Why Should You Care?
…their preferred method. If you are using them in your thesis or presentations (poster or digital) speak to your supervisor or institution for their preferred layout and if they have…
Read MoreImmunohistochemistry: Getting The Stain You Want
…trying to locate in a tissue? PCRs and Western Blots looking a bit hazy? Want some pretty pictures for your thesis? Immunohistochemistry may be just the technique you’re looking for….
Read MoreWhy You Should Apply to Science Jobs Early and Often
…completed the experiments necessary to graduate, there’s no reason to hold back on applying to jobs. Many PIs and employers will work with students that opt to write their thesis…
Read MoreA CRISPR Approach to Immuno-Oncology
…to overcome these limitations. Ex-Vivo Editing of T Cells as a Therapeutic Strategy The primary challenge to using therapeutic antibodies is the constant deactivation of the immune response by cancer…
Read MoreTop Tips for Getting Science Research Grants
…familiar with them. Then make sure you are preparing your manuscript accordingly in terms of word count, layout, etc. NIH grants, for instance, have multiple sections, each with its own…
Read MoreA (very) Short History of Histology
Some recent conversations I have had got me thinking about bioscience students and their first encounter with the word and the world of ‘histology’. In pursuing the study of biology…
Read MoreWhat Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy? A Brief Introduction
…a solution-state technique, it’s performed on frozen samples. Eh? The word “frozen” is a misnomer, and we shouldn’t use it when describing cryo-EM samples. The correct word is vitrified. Cryo-EM…
Read MoreAn Easy Way to Start Using R in Your Research: Exploratory Data Analysis
…I recommend using ?command to look into details of whatever command you are using. Next time, we’ll learn how to load datasets—from files, from some of the standard ones provided…
Read MoreAre University Career Services Worth Their Weight in Gold?
…but don’t limit yourself to using only that method. Use what’s out there and ask for help! What’s your experience of using university career services? It will perhaps be interesting…
Read MoreCareers for Scientists – Operations Director
…with the marketing team to spread the word about our newest services, find the best model to staff each service, and constantly look for new ways to help authors succeed…
Read MoreCareers for Scientists – Editorial Manager
…in my current job is adapting to a new style of writing – writing a thesis/publication/book chapter has been great from a skills point of view, but writing for an…
Read MoreHow to Read a Scientific Paper
…section; you certainly should. Just don’t take the authors’ word as gospel. The saying “a picture speaks a thousand words” really is true. Your job is to make sure they…
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