Techniques
Protein Colocalization: 2 Essential Methods to Prove Protein Overlap
You know the drill. To prove your theory, you must show the colocalization of X and Y in a cell. Here are 2 ways to reveal protein colocalization.
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Spatial Proteomics
See the Hidden: Spatial ProteomicsGaining new disease insights through a better understandingof protein subcellular localization Thursday, 16th February 20231pm London, 2pm Berlin, 5pm Dubai Join us for this next virtual edition of our See the Hidden workshop series, which will continue to explore the topic of Spatial Biology – this time looking at the spatial…
Read MoreVirtual Reality Showcase for confocal microscopy platform STELLARIS
Virtual Reality Showcase for confocal microscopy platform STELLARISLIVE WEBINAR Thursday, 2nd February 20233pm London, 4pm Berlin, 7pm Dubai In microscopy, our mission is to empower you to drive scientific progress. Join the Advanced Workflow Specialists from Leica Microsystems on the virtual space station for a virtual reality showcase of Leica´s confocal microscopy platform, STELLARIS.…
Read MoreWhat Ponceau S Staining Can Reveal About Your Western Blot
Discover how Ponceau S works, how to perform staining, and get a detailed guide to interpreting what the staining means when troubleshooting your failed blots.
Read MoreFluorescence Microscopy: From Principles to Applications
Whether you want to get started with fluorescence microscopy or already use it, this guide will ensure you know the basics and get the best out of your fluorescence microscopy.
Read MoreMultiplex Annotated Tissue Imaging System (MANTIS®)
Multiplex Annotated Tissue Imaging System (MANTIS®)Genoskin’s integrated digital process for 3-D deconstruction of human skin immune landscapeLIVE WEBINAR Date: Wednesday, December 7th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 7pm Dubai Discover how to perform 10-color imaging of tissue samples using a confocal microscope, and see how this can allow assessment of the skin immune landscape. In…
Read MoreHow to Build Your Own PCR Machine
You can build your own PCR machine using tools and equipment you can get easily and without breaking the bank. Well, what are you waiting for?
Read MoreCytokine Analysis in Non-Human Primates
Cytokine Analysis in Non-Human Primates Available On Demand Speaker Abi Forrest, Ph.D. Scientific Director, Laboratory Sciences Department Charles River Laboratories, Reno, NV, USA Dr. Forrest has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and pursued two post-doc fellowships at UNR. She gained a diverse skill set and authored high-quality publications during this time. In 2011, Abi joined CRL focusing…
Read MoreHow To Make ECL Reagent: 4 Ingredients, Better Blots
ECL is an expensive reagent. Why not learn how to make ECL yourself? This cheap and simple option will give you better blots more often!
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Correlative Techniques for Electron Microscopy
See the Hidden:Correlative Techniques for Electron MicroscopyLIVE WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, December 6th 2022Time: 1-4pm London, 2-5pm Berlin, 5-8pm Dubai In this next highly anticipated virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop Series, we dive into the ultrastructure of biological systems. We look at state-of-the-art Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) methods to guide specimen preparation and…
Read MoreHow To Passage Cells in Culture
Learn the basics of how to passage cells in culture with this easy-to-follow guide. While the specifics change per cell line, the basics remain.
Read More12 Top Tips for Working in a Biosafety Cabinet
Biosafety cabinets keep your work safe from contamination, and you safe from your work. So here are 12 tips for Working in a biosafety cabinet!
Read MoreNail Your Unmixing for Full Spectrum Flow Cytometry: 7 Top Tips
Spectral unmixing in flow cytometry is the key to great data from your full spectrum flow cytometry. Get this wrong, and you risk unreliable results. Read our top 7 tips from a flow cytometry core facilities expert to nail your unmixing.
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Cell Culture Medium?
Do you know what each ingredient in cell culture media does? Read on to take a look at the common ingredients and break down their roles.
Read More3 Hot Tips to Optimize Your Western Blot Transfers
Are you struggling with ugly and unreadable western blots? Here are 3 ways to optimize your western blot transfer and get blots to be proud of.
Read MoreUnderstanding Cell Passage Number and How to Calculate it for Cell Cultures
Not sure what we mean by cell passage number? Confused about how to calculate it? Wondering if there is a maximum number? We explain it all.
Read MoreHow to Measure Molecular Weight Using Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
We often use size-exclusion chromatography to purify samples. Read this article to learn how to use it to measure sample molecular weight as well!
Read MoreHPLC and GC: 6 Fundamental Differences Made Simple to Enhance Your Research
Need to get a handle on the fundamental differences between HPLC and GC to pick one for your studies? Here’s a quick explainer!
Read MoreTop 5 of the Most Commonly Used Cell Lines
Want to use a cell line but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re just curious about the most commonly used cell lines. Our top 5 most commonly used cell lines will help you get a feel for the cells that many researchers turn to.
Read MoreGoing Serum-Free: The How and Why of Removing Serum From Your Media
While using serum in cell culture can keep your cells healthy and happy, there are some notable downsides. We discuss the pros and cons of using serum in cell culture media and how to remove it if you want to eliminate it from your workflow.
Read MoreGas Chromatography: What It Is, How It Works, and 5 Critical Components
Do you need to learn about gas chromatography? This article takes you through the basic principles and instrumentation. With illustrations!
Read MoreHow FRET Works: A Guide to Visualizing Protein Interactions
Not sure what FRET is, or just need a refresher on how FRET works? Read our short guide to understand the usefulness of FRET for studying protein-protein interactions.
Read MoreA Step-by-step Guide to Designing Cas13 gRNAs
Designing Cas13 gRNAs is a bit different from the standard Cas9. Read this guide to learn how it differs, and get a step-by-step guide on designing the perfect Cas13 gRNAs.
Read MoreAdvanced Cryo Preparation Techniques
Advanced Cryo Preparation TechniquesLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday, October 11th 2022Time: 10am London, 11am Berlin, 1pm Dubai In this webinar, you will discover: A step-by-step guide to optimizing your cryo-EM workflow Preparation tools for cellular and biological sample preparation Expert help and advice on capturing the perfect cryo-EM image Cryo-electron microscopy is becoming an important tool…
Read MoreHow to Perform RNA Quality Control in the Lab: 3 Key Considerations
Discover what RNA quality control is, why it’s so important for your experiments, and how to undertake it with these 3 key considerations.
Read MoreFive-color STED with a single depletion laser and fluorescence lifetime phasor separation
Five-color STED with a single depletion laser and fluorescence lifetime phasor separationLIVE WEBINAR Date: Thursday, October 13th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Using a single depletion laser avoids laser misalignment and bleaching issues during stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy but limits the available fluorophores for use. Imaging with five fluorochromes using one depletion…
Read MoreThe role of iron metabolism in cancer progression
The role of iron metabolism in cancer progressionLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Iron metabolism plays a role in cancer development and progression, and modulates the immune response. Understanding how iron influences cancer and the immune system can aid the development of new therapeutic approaches. In this webinar,…
Read MoreUltramicrotomy Masterclass: The Cutting Edge of Sectioning
Ultramicrotomy: The Cutting Edge of SectioningLIVE WEBINAR Date: Thursday, September 29th 2022Time: 2pm London, 3pm Berlin, 5pm Dubai Discover ways to refine your ultramicrotomy technique to improve electron microscopy (EM) imaging for a wide range of samples and EM techniques. In this webinar, you will learn: Ways experts refine their ultramicrotomy workflows for specific applications…
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Spatial Biology II
See the Hidden: Spatial Biology IILIVE WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, September 13th 2022Time: 1:30-4:30pm London, 2:30-5:30pm Berlin, 4:30-7:30pm Dubai In this next virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop series, we will continue to explore the topic of Spatial Biology, which we started to examine earlier this year. In Spatial Biology Part II, join us…
Read MoreHow Chromatography Works: Separation Science Explained with 5 Simple Examples
In biosciences, we purify our target molecules using chromatography. So, we need a thorough understanding of how chromatography works!
Read MoreLive-cell fluorescence lifetime multiplexing using organic fluorophores
Live-cell fluorescence lifetime multiplexing using organic fluorophoresLIVE WEBINAR Date: Wednesday, September 7th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Spectrally resolved detection of fluorophores with distinct excitation and emission spectra is a routine method for performing multiplexed fluorescence microscopy. However, as many commonly used fluorophores have spectral overlap, this technique is limited to three to…
Read MoreMultiple Fragment Ligation: The Why and How
You may be familiar with standard single fragment ligations, but did you know you can ligate multiple fragments into your vector all at the same time! Discover how to perform multiple fragment ligation, including the different methods and troubleshooting tips for when things go wrong.
Read MoreWriting for the Web
Writing for the Web Date: Friday, September 30th, 2022Time: 7am Los Angeles, 9am Chicago, 10am New York, 3pm London, 4pm Berlin Are you looking to share your science online with a broader audience? Or maybe you are considering a career shift and want to move into science writing. There are many reasons you might want…
Read MoreMethods for Relative Quantification of qPCR Data: Yes, There is More Than One
Want to know the best way to perform relative quantification for your qPCR data? Read on.
Read MoreDetecting Low-Abundant Neurofilament Light Chain
Detecting Low-Abundant Neurofilament Light Chain Available On-Demand Speaker Rick Wiese, Ph.D. Head of Singleplex & Special Protein Platforms R&DMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Rick Wiese holds a PhD from FDA NCTR and has over 22 years of experience in immunoassay development and production. In 2007, he became R&D Manager for the MILLIPLEX® assay group and then…
Read MoreEveryday Culture Practice: Improving Reproducibility in Cell Culture
Everyday Culture Practice: Improving Reproducibility in Cell Culture Available On Demand Speaker Dr. Jessica Wagener Application Specialist Workflow SolutionsEppendorf Dr. Jessica Wagener is an Application Specialist focusing on cell handling and workflows at Eppendorf. After studying biology at the universities of Marburg and Duesseldorf, she started to work towards her PhD with a focus on…
Read MoreThe 4 Important Steps for Western Blot Quantification
Western blot quantification can show how protein expression changes between conditions and treatments. Discover the 4 critical steps you need for quantification.
Read MoreWhat is Touchdown PCR? A Primer and 5 Easy Tips For Success
Got non-specific PCR amplification? You need touchdown PCR! Discover what it is, how it works, and get 5 top tips for performing touchdown PCR.
Read More5 Ways to Destroy your Agarose Gel and How to Avoid Them!
Pouring and running an agarose gel should be a simple and routine procedure, but there are a surprising number of ways to destroy your agarose gel.
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Spatial Biology
See the Hidden: Spatial BiologyLIVE WORKSHOP Date: Thursday, July 7th 2022Time: 1-4pm London, 2-5pm Berlin, 4-7pm Dubai In this next highly anticipated virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop Series, we will start to examine emerging microscopy techniques being used to study cells within a spatial 2D and 3D context. We will examine the…
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