The reproducibility crisis is a significant issue in the scientific community that has been gaining attention in recent years. According to a survey by Nature, 70% of researchers have attempted and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiments. This has serious…
In cancer diagnosis and treatment, biopsy is a critical procedure to confirm the presence of cancer and determine its type and stage. Traditionally, tissue biopsy has been the gold standard for cancer diagnosis, but in recent years, liquid biopsy has…
Stool samples are a valuable source of genetic material for the study of health and disease in humans and other animals. DNA extracted from stool samples can be used for a wide range of applications, including the diagnosis and monitoring…
Accuracy and precision are two important terms in the field of science. They both play a crucial role in determining the quality of a measurement. In this blog, we will focus on the difference between accuracy and precision, particularly in…
Making a successful transition from a scientist to a management role in the laboratory is not easy. It can, in fact, be quite scary and stressful. It requires change and as has been noted frequently, we are creatures of habit. …
Nucleic acid extraction is a crucial step in molecular biology research, as it is essential for the isolation and purification of DNA and RNA from biological samples. DNA and RNA are the fundamental molecules that carry genetic information, and their…
Anxiety and stress may be common experiences in the workplace, but they can be detrimental to your health and performance. This is especially true of those who work in a lab environment. We don’t have to cast our minds too…
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) are two molecular biology techniques for amplifying and detecting DNA. While both methods rely on the principle of amplification via DNA polymerase, there are several significant differences between them. What…
Employee engagement is a critical component of a successful and productive workplace. Gallup defines it as “the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace.” Some might be wondering why there is a need to discuss engagement. Should…
The Cambridge dictionary defines networking as “the activity of trying to meet people who might be useful to know especially in your job” and as the “process of meeting and talking to a lot of people, especially in order to…