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  1. Mesothelioma - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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    Dec. 13, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...blood test for HMGB1, the high mobility group box 1 protein. Normally localized to the nucleus, if the...tumors.  This process is not quick. It can take decades from the first exposure to asbestos to the time...T-cells to more easily recognize and cause the destruction of cancer cells. Pembrolizumab has shown some...
  2. Filming Science Videos in the Age of Social Distancing

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    May 20, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...again. Here’s that process!   Figure 1: The Design-Build-Test-Learn cycle adapted for video making...Good as a WFH desk, and as a video control center.   Cycle 2: Zooming Forward Design: We produced ... So, much like SynBio, it was time to start our Design-Build-Test-Learn cycles. If you’re not familiar...through. I know cameras, but we needed someone else. Design: Jennifer thankfully volunteered, and we decided...here, the operator is in a different room.   Design: The previous cycle made me realize we needed to...restrictions in place, most importantly, masks.  Besides the muffled voices beneath masks, humans rely on...reach for Addgene.  So, onto research! I needed to design a system that would allow me to set up a camera...
  3. Negotiating Work and Life: How to Find the Joy

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    March 20, 2014, 3:04 p.m.
    ...commandments for making it all work – most of the time. #1 Thou shalt find enjoyment in your work If you are ...that extra two miles which is way more fun. And despite those who may wish to tell you so – towel corners...
  4. 5 Reasons to Use Reddit for Science Communication

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    Oct. 20, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...first foray into Reddit. Here are some reasons why: 1. Reddit has a large and active community of people...They also host AMA forums where users can ask designated scientists anything about a particular topic....calendar invite over to the r/Science team with a description of our AMA and Joanne’s preferred time to start...was writing all day and straight on through her designated two hours for answering questions. She was able...toxic advisors, fruitless job searches, and even despair at having chosen an academic past. I hope I was...receive via email. The cool features are too many to describe here, but I have over 2,000 notes which Evernote...
  5. Using Video to Share Your Science: We Share Science

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    Nov. 3, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...email Ryan at [email protected]   References 1. Larivière, Vincent, Yves Gingras, and Éric Archambault.... After months, or years, of grueling effort to design, fund, and conduct a research project, the vast...provide more than enough time for researchers to describe their science, and for viewers to decide if reading...is of interest. In his research, Scott Spicer concludes that “… the emergence of the video abstract genre...websites). WeShareScience is a social platform that provides links to the videos, keeping the copyright and...
  6. Plasmids 101: Stringent Regulation of Replication

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    June 20, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...levels of DnaA to get the job done.   Figure 1: DNA melting by DnaA and IHF is the first step of ...replicate—but not always to the same extent. As described in our previous Origin of Replication post, DNA...replication. For example, the plasmid ColIb-P9 encodes the protein RepZ to drive its own replication. ...
  7. Binning Singletons: Tackling Conference Networking When You Don’t Know Anyone

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    Feb. 18, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ...conference for any reason was a Singleton. Figure 1: The Binning Singletons logo. Image: James et al.,...was that kid who used recycled notebook paper, despite the fact that it was gray. He has worked in molecular...molecular and microbiology for the last two decades as a staff scientist, but before going to graduate ...
  8. Antibodies 101: Beyond Surface Labeling

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    June 27, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ... panel design. Find streptavidin plasmids and biotin plasmids at Addgene!     Figure 1: Indirect... this system is increased flexibility for panel design. Another perk is that one primary antibody can ...for example, a previously induced gene knockout. Besides amine- and DNA-binding dyes, nucleoside analogs...walk through the topics we covered in this post. Besides direct labeling, indirect labeling can be used ...surface, dump gating is a useful way to get rid of undesired cell populations. Dump gating uses the same color...
  9. Transferable Skills Guide: External Collaborations

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    April 19, 2018, 1:25 p.m.
    ...collaborations, keep these jobs in mind! References 1. Sinche, Melanie, et al. "An evidence-based evaluation...collaborators than you realize. Being at a university provides the perfect platform for practicing initiative...
  10. Transferable Skills Guide: Conflict Resolution

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    Jan. 4, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...’re not one of these people yourself.  Fig 1: Quote from Michael Ende, courtesy of morefamousquotes.com...even better. The Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model describes 5 basic approaches to conflict resolution based...
  11. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    Jan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...experience in cancer research After graduating with a 2:1 BSc in Molecular Biology (roughly a B average in the...every item I tested was constantly tracked with barcodes and spreadsheets. It was great to be in the lab...industry positions. There were, however, some downsides to working in a large commercial company. In my...aspects of the company and gave me the freedom to design new projects and grow in the role. I understand... job different every day. I love the freedom to design and develop my own projects, but working remotely...
  12. A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research

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    June 8, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Bachelor's degree Generally a short-term position (1-2 years) Often a gap-year position taken to transition... are more involved in the science, experimental design, and execution. Can lead to an independent project...advice Give yourself permission to pursue your own desired path. Careers in science are also not limited to...
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