Catching GoldBio’s Bialaphos and PPT ‘in the Rye’grass Transformation Protocol of Tomorrow
In part two of our series of blogs highlighting recently published research involving the use of…
Types of PCR used for Genetic Research: Applications where different types of PCR play a vital role
Genetic research has exploded in recent decades with emerging technologies, breakthroughs in seque…
In Vitro Plant Regeneration Overview: Understanding Organogenesis vs. Somatic Embryogenesis
In vitro plant regeneration is the process of growing plants using tissue culture techniques. Plant…
Testing Growth Factors for Biological Activity
With our new lineup of growth factors, we want to make sure that the products we are selling are the…
Top 10 GelRed Questions and Answers
Ethidium bromide (EtBr) has been the go-to product for nucleic acid staining; however, you’re prob…
How Postdocs Can Improve Their Leadership Skills
While research is the major focus of your postdoctoral position, there are other responsibilities th…
In Sickness and in Health: Our Symbiotic Marriage
Our modern day view of our bodies has changed quite drastically over the last century. With increas…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Spider Silk
It’s just after sunset. The air is cooler. The sky is a mix of pink, purple and blue. Cicadas loudly…
The Scents of Honey Bees
Honey bees are remarkable creatures. They are social insects living together harmoniously in the sam…
Cytokines and Colony Stimulating Factors
In the ever-evolving world of growth factors, the Cytokine class can potentially encompass nearly ev…
18 Questions About Getting Published During Grad School
Whether you’re already in graduate school or you’re an undergrad who will be joining a Ph.D. progr…
Time Management Hack: Work Efficiently, Not Longer
Without realizing it, time is up. The day is over. Unfortunately, that means you ran out of time to…
Your Hypothesis May Soon be Elementary, Thanks to Watson
When I was a young research associate, having just recently started down a career of molecular biolo…
The Light at the End of the Tunnel – A Novel Way to Study Glucose Metabolism in Cancer Cells and Beyond
Glucose, a small six-carbon molecule, is elemental to life. Upon consuming it, cells metabolize it,…
Thank You
Now that spring has finally sprung here in the Midwest, we’re able to take a look back at the first…
Team Building and Motivational Strategies for Your Lab
Life science labs come in many varieties. Some are small with just a couple people and some are ver…
An Infamous Poison Makes a Hopeful Cure
Sir, if you were my husband, I’d put arsenic in your tea.”-Lady Astor to Winston ChurchillBe…
Don’t Fear the Reaper: Live Long and Prosper with NAD+
Whether we are conscious of it or not, we will spend our entire life trying to elude death. Despit…
Cat Allergy Vaccine, Will It Be As Good As They Say?
You’ve got a cat or few. They love snuggles and cuddles. They’re super warm and soft and perfect. Li…
Can You Reduce Pet Fights With Pheromone Plug-Ins?
The gate to the pet carrier opened, and out came Littles, not shy at all. She sniffed around corners…
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors (FGFRs)
In all of our recent talk about growth factors, let us not forget that, in nature, growth factors ar…
Postdoc’s Guide to Mastering Your CV, Resume and Cover Letter
When you search for a job, whether it is a position in academia or industry, it’s important to caref…
Old Antibiotics Won’t Spoil Research with this Test
You hold up a bottle of old antibiotic stock solution and wonder if it’s still good? Learn how to qu…
Why Defeating Malaria Is Really Hard for Scientists
Malaria is an ancient disease, but so far, there is still no effective way to eradicate this disease…