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The World of Microbes (II): The Gut Microbiome in Health and …

WEBIf you google “What’s hot in medicine,” you will see the word “gut microbiome” popping up in every corner of the webpage. Microbes keep your body functioning in …

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Model Organisms in Biomedical Research

WEBThe term “model organism” is often used in research, to describe species that are extensively studied to understand particular biological phenomena. We say “model,” …

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The World of Microbes Part 1: Antibiotics and Vaccines

WEBSo here, I have told you about two main ways of destroying disease-causing microbes: by using microbial poisons such as antibiotics that are produced by microbes …

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8 Ways to Improve Accuracy and Precision of Experiments

WEB8 Ways to Improve Your Accuracy and Precision in the Lab. 1. Keep EVERYTHING Calibrated! Calibration is the number one item on this list for a very …

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Flow Stars Live at CYTO 2023 with Jessica Houston, Pratip

WEB#S4:E1 — In this special episode of Flow Stars recorded live at CYTO 2023, host Peter O'Toole welcomes a panel of distinguished experts, including Jessica Houston (New …

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More About Microbes: The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly!

WEBThis is an acute infection of the protective membranes (the meninges) of the brain and spinal cord. It causes developmental impairments and mortality in about 10% …

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A Graduate Degree in Biomedical Science: 5 Things You Should …

WEBAs a qualified biomedical scientist, you will have opportunities to learn about the molecular basis of diseases and build an understanding of analysis of scientific data …

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Bacterial Strains: Choosing the Right One for Research

WEBPhenotype and Strain Source. The diversity that can be found within some bacterial species compared with others can vary and choosing an “outlier” strain could …

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Serum in Cell Culture: The pros and cons of going serum free

WEBWhile using serum in cell culture can keep your cells healthy and happy, there are some notable downsides. 1. Serum Is Highly Variable. For starters, serum is …

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7 Types of Lab Eye and Face Protection to Keep You Safe

WEBChemical goggles as another type of PPE for eye protection. (Image credit: Freepik) 3. Visorgogs. These hybrid goggle–safety glasses offer some impact resistance …

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Why Isn't My Culture Growing

WEBLag Phase – The Lower Arc of the S-Curve. The ideal situation is to inoculate a freshly grown culture (log or early stationary phase) into the same medium and grow at …

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Can't Decide Between Medical School or Graduate School

WEBIf you find that you want to care for patients while also conducting research, you can always apply for M.D./PhD. programs. These programs typically last around 8 …

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Is it Worth Doing a PhD After a Master’s

WEBA. Common emotional or mental challenges experienced by PhD students encompass more than just the practical aspects outlined in the article. These challenges …

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Cell Confluency: Why It Matters and 3 Easy Methods

WEB70% – 80% confluence. At this confluency, cells should still be growing exponentially but nearing the end of log-phase growth. They will cover most of the dish, …

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8 Must-have Skills for Budding Bioinformaticians

WEB4. General Biology Knowledge. This requirement will vary according to your area of study or the particular job you are applying for. You will most likely need …

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12 Common Lab Safety Signs: Keeping Safe in the Lab

WEBThis is probably one of those self-explanatory signs—chemicals labeled with this are flammable and you should store them accordingly. Some laboratories have …

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6 Safety Steps To Conduct a HIRA Risk Assessment

WEBTalk to a member of the risk assessment team. They’re always more than happy to talk to you about your safety concerns in the lab. 2. Hazard Identification. …

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Dangerous chemicals in the lab

WEBWhat You Need to Know About Some Dangerous Chemicals in the Lab. 1. Acetonitrile. Be careful with this flammable irritant. Once this solvent is inhaled, ingested, …

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Genomics and Epigenetics Archives

WEBPublished July 8, 2019. WGS technologies have seen significant progress since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. First-generation Sanger …

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