PUIs, R1 institutions, etc. – what’s what & what to consider
PUI stands for Primarily Undergraduate Institution. It’s a term used to refer to a college or university that’s mostly undergrads […]
Intuitive thinking about what it means in biochemistry for things to be “high energy”
The concept of “high energy” comes up a lot in biochemistry. And the details can get confusing. But the fundamental […]
Intuitive thinking about charge & intermolecular forces (IMFs)
Biochemistry can seem really overwhelming at first glance. But if you break things down to basic concepts, you can take […]
Scientific conferences: what to expect & how to make the most out of them
Scientific conferences are one of the key ways in which scientists present their work to other scientists – and scientists […]
Elution: terms, strategies, & practical tips
“Elution” is basically just a fancy word for “un-bind” or “come off.” You frequently see it in the context of […]
Biochemistry slang involving “down” & “out”: spin down, pull down, knock down, crash out, salt out, knock out, & geek out!
Down for a little biochemistry slang? I don’t want you to feel left out when we talk jargon! From “spin […]
“Crashing out”: tips for preventing it during protein purification & what you can do if it happens
Here are some tips to hopefully prevent your protein from crashing out on you (such as during dialysis). And, if […]
Putting the q in qPCR: a practical look at analyzing quantitative PCR data (and RealTime PCR in general)
I’ve talked a lot about the theoretical basis for these techniques – using PCR to make lots of copies on […]
Request to fill out a quick survey so I can find out more about who I’m reaching (not for ads!)
I’d really appreciate if you could take a minute to fill out a quick, anonymous survey to tell me a […]
Standard curve-based quantification
Can you tell how many Cheerios are in your cereal bowl just by tasting a spoonful? Could a standard curve […]
