Techniques
Crash Course in Microbial Identification
Need a crash course in microbial identification methods? Here we give you a rundown of the methods available for the identification of bacteria, yeast, or filamentous fungi to the species level.

IL-13 is a Pathogenic Driver of COVID-19
IL-13 is a Pathogenic Driver of COVID-19 Date: Thursday 18th March 2021Time: 9am Los Angeles, 11am Chicago, 12noon New York, 4pm London, 5pm Berlin Speaker Alexandra Donlan Graduate StudentUniversity of Virginia Alexandra received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Florida State University, where she studied the role of exosomes in the oncogenesis of Epstein–Barr…

Analyte Binding Following Sample Filtration in HPLC
Analyte Binding Following Sample Filtration in HPLC Date: Tuesday 16th March 2021Time: 9.30am Jakarta, 10.30am Beijing, 11:30am Tokyo, 7.30pm Los Angeles Speaker Vivek Joshi Senior R&D ManagerApplications DevelopmentMilliporeSigma Vivek Joshi, PhD is an Applications and Market Adoption Senior Manager at MilliporeSigma. He develops new products and applications for products that span analytical workflows, molecular and…

Confocal Images: Expert Tips for Your Hour of Need!
Getting publication perfect confocal images can be tricky. If you are struggling or just want to ensure you’re capturing the best images possible, check out our top 7 tips for confocal imaging.

The End of the Beginning for Retrosynthetic Planning
The End of the Beginning for Retrosynthetic Planning Significant advances in SYNTHIA™ opening doors for complex molecule synthesis and bench validation Broadcast 1: Thursday 4th March 21 – 8am Los Angeles, 11am New York, 4pm London, 5pm BerlinBroadcast 2: Friday 5th March 21 – 11.30am Delhi, 1pm Jakarta, 2pm Beijing, 3pm Tokyo Lindsey Rickershauser, Ph.D.…

Resolution and Refractive Index: Set-up Your Confocal Wisely!
Get the best out of your time on the microscope by understanding the refractive index of your experiment to optimize and increase your resolution.

Fun With FRAP! Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching for Confocal Microscopy
If you’re thinking FRAP is short for frappuccino then you need to read this article. Discover the history, how it works, and why you’d want it in your confocal toolbox

Exploring The Structure and Life Cycle of Viruses
Exploring The Structure and Life Cycle of Viruses The Virologist’s Toolbox for Electron Microscopy Specimen Preparation Date: Tuesday 9th March 2021Time: 1pm (London) 2pm (Berlin) 8am (New York) Speakers Frédéric Leroux Advanced Workflow SpecialistLeica Microsystems Frédéric Leroux completed his Master degree in Biology in 2007 at the University of Ghent where he gained experience in…

Development of ultrasensitive immunoassays for SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection
Development of ultrasensitive immunoassays for SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection Available On Demand Speaker Rosemary Sweetwood Manager, CAST Sample Testing, Scientist II CAST Custom Assay DevelopmentMilliporeSigma Rosemary Sweetwood has worked with SMC™ technology for over 7 years in diagnostic development, assay development, and custom manufacturing, as well as managing clinical sample testing projects for our SMC™ Sample…

IgG Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Correlate to Days from Symptom Onset in COVID-19 Positive Patients
IgG Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Correlate to Days from Symptom Onset in COVID-19 Positive Patients Available On Demand Speaker Mary Young Research TechnicianUniversity of Virginia, School of Medicine Mary Young has her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Elon University. She joined the Petri Lab 3 years ago as a research technician helping with several projects,…

Ask Eric Anything
A live episode of The Microscopists featuring Eric Betzig
Ask Eric Anything A live episode of The Microscopists featuring Eric Betzig On-Demand Ask Eric Anything: A live episode of The Microscopists featuring Eric Betzig On-Demand The Microscopists is going LIVE! For a one-off and very special guest – Eric Betzig! We already know so much about Eric, but I hope that our chat will…

An introduction to Photoactivated Localization Microscopy (PALM)
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!

Beginners Guide to PALM Sample Preparation
Good PALM sample preparation is the key to great images. Find out how to choose the right fluorescent proteins and learn some tips and tricks for sample prep.

Turn a Smartphone into a Digital Microscope for Only 3 Cents
Want to build your own microscope for almost nothing? You probably already have most of the tools that you need right in your lab or at home! If you have a smartphone, then you already have the camera for your new microscope!

How to Get a Picture-Perfect Agarose Gel
Check out our agarose gel hacks for troubleshooting your blurry or uneven bands, and tips for getting picture-perfect agarose gel images every time.

Trapping Objects With Light: From Star Wars to Neurons
Can lasers be used to trap and move objects? Sure they can! Read on to know how you can use lasers in a cool technique called optical tweezers to manipulate minuscule objects under the microscope.

Troublesome Site-Directed Mutagenesis: Troubleshooting Your Experiment for Stubborn Mutations
As is sadly the case in many experiments, site-directed mutagenesis (SDM) does not always work the way we would like it to the first time around. Here are a few tips to help you on your way when trying to troubleshoot a bothersome SDM reaction!

How Histology Slides are Prepared
Ever wondered what magic happens to turn your samples into histology slides? Find out the 5 simple steps for histology slide preparation.

What Is a Cq (Ct) Value?
Don’t stay confused by Ct values! We’ll guide you through what they are, how to calculate them, and troubleshooting issues.

CRISPR Screening: from design and discovery to validation
CRISPR Screening: from design and discovery to validation On Demand Speaker Gillian Browne, PhD Global Head of Commercial Enablement, Genome Engineering & ModulationMilliporeSigma Gillian received a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, followed by a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Cancer Biology in the UK. She pursued five years of postdoctoral research in the USA and during…
