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Five-Color STED With a Single Depletion Laser and Fluorescence Lifetime Phasor Separation
Dive into the innovative world of STED microscopy and explore how researchers are pushing the boundaries of super-resolution imaging in this episode of Listen In. Trad...
Grant Writing: Everything but the Science
Dive into the often daunting world of grant applications. Securing funding is critical for any researcher, but the process can be filled with tricky tasks and complex ...
Live-cell Fluorescence Lifetime Multiplexing Using Organic Fluorophores
In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge techniques revolutionizing fluorescence microscopy. Traditional methods are limited to detecting three to four targets due...
Stress in the Lab. Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Stress is a universal challenge, and scientists face unique pressures such as impostor syndrome, the demand for positive results, and career uncertainty. These stresso...
Visualizing Protein-Protein Interactions by Non-fitting and Easy FRET-FLIM Approaches
Understanding molecular interactions in living cells is one of the key elements to deciphering the molecular mechanisms underpinning most cellular functions. Förster r...
Optimizing Nuclei Extraction & Counting for Single Cell Sequencing
Single cell sequencing samples must be prepared to the highest possible standard.Discover reliable techniques to prepare and validate nuclei samples for single cell se...
How to Effectively Communicate Your Research
Join Kate Christian as she demystifies the process of effectively communicating your research in the latest episode of Listen In. She describes the impact of research ...
Imaging GPCR Activity: Unravelling Mechanisms from Molecules to Morphology
Precise control of cellular communication and signaling is crucial for every physiological system, with G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs, the largest family of signa...
Critical Analysis Of Research Papers: Practical Examples
As a researcher, one of the most crucial skills to develop is the ability to perform an efficient yet thorough review of manuscripts. Manuscript reviewing requires spe...
New TauSTED Tools for Gentle Live Imaging at Nanoscale Resolution
This episode of Listen In showcases the latest tools and developments for multiplex STED imaging of living specimens at nanoscale resolution. Confocal imaging is a fun...
Finding The Ideal Hook for Your Science Story
Your research is important, but it can be hard to explain to others why it's important. In this episode of Listen In, you'll learn to find the ideal hook for your scie...
Culture Media Preparation: Contamination Control and Retention of Critical Components
Contamination poses a significant risk in cell culture, jeopardizing research outcomes and incurring costly setbacks.This episode of Listen In gives you valuable insig...
Automate Your Pipetting — Unleash Your Potential
Despite the growing number of new technologies and automated instruments, routine liquid handling is still a manual process in many labs. The trend towards automation ...
Cellular Crosstalk in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Inspired by mutations associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, Prof. Dr. Silvia Cappello’s group at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich aims to understand ...
End-point PCR Set-up and Optimization: Best Practice
In this episode of Listen In, master your PCR set-up for unparalleled results. Check out this enlightening discussion of the crucial factors that influence the outcome...
Approaches for More Transparent, Rigorous, and Reproducible Research
Improving open science and research reproducibility is both a technical and a social challenge.But how do we do it?One way is to design, conduct, and report research t...
Confirmation Bias and The Scientific Method II: Applying the Scientific Method
For many researchers, modern science has become about getting results rather than asking questions. Results mean publications, and publications mean more funding. Howe...
Confirmation Bias and The Scientific Method I: How to Avoid Confirmation Bias
For many researchers, modern science has become about getting results rather than asking questions. Results mean publications, and publications mean more funding. Howe...
Cryo-tomography to Volume EM: Explore with Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB
Volume electron microscopy or volume EM (vEM) was named one of Nature's Technologies to Watch in 2023. The new Thermo Scientific Hydra Bio PFIB integrates advanced cry...
The 12Rs Framework: Enabling High-quality Humane Research Involving Animals
In this episode of Listen In, see how emerging and global challenges of conducting ethical animal research have led to the 12Rs Framework to guide humane experimental ...
Elevate Your Research with Spatial Insights
In this episode of Listen In, learn more about how the convergence of AI technology and scientific discovery can revolutionize our understanding of biology and disease...
Unleash New Biological Insights with Innovative Glycoanalytics
Glycosylation is a prevalent modification of proteins known to play diverse roles across a wide range of biological processes. While glycoproteins are widely recognize...
Contamination and Recovery of PFAS in Analytical Methods Requiring Filter Membranes
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a crucial technique in many life sciences, including proteomics, metabolomics, pharmaceutical analysis, clinical dia...
Label-free 3D Live Cell Imaging and Quantification using Holotomography
Holotomography has emerged as a helpful tool for imaging live specimens without additional pre-treatment, such as fixation, fluorescence labeling, and excitation. It c...
Back to Buffer Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Buffers
Buffers are critical to nearly all our experiments. Poorly prepared buffers lead to failed Western blots, poor protein yields, flat binding curves—and wasted time. Und...
How to Write a Research Paper IV: Understanding the Publication Process
You have written a research paper. What now? Your research can only have an impact if someone reads it. So, you must submit your article to a journal for publication. ...
How to Write a Research Paper III: Common Problems and How to Overcome Them
The best way to solve a problem is to avoid it in the first place. While journals can and do reject articles for scientific reasons, they also reject articles for stru...
How to Write a Research Paper II: The Anatomy
All research papers have certain elements in common: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. How can you structure your introduction to best frame the research...
How to Write a Research Paper I: Telling Your Story
Rarely do we consider writing a scientific paper as a creative exercise. But what if that could change? The best way to communicate anything is through stories. The sc...
Using Antisense to Characterize Nonsense: A Mouse Model of Progranulin-Deficient Dementia
Transgenic mouse models are important tools for testing therapeutic strategies. In this episode of Listen In, discover the benefits and essential considerations when c...
