A “Quick Start Guide” for starting off in research with good habits
Some things I recommend you do/learn/etc. as early as possible in your training… (see links or https://bit.ly/practicalposts or for more […]
Python enumerate – a super helpful function to know
Let me elaborate on why I love Python enumerate! It adds a counter to your for loop without you having […]
Much to say about the “assay”
“Assay” is just a fancy word for an experiment where we measure something. And by “something” we’re talking in really […]
In where? In vitro, in vivo, ex vivo, in situ, & in silico – when it comes to what happens where, here’s what there is to know!
Scientists must choose from a variety of experimental systems to investigate questions. Each system has pros and cons. (More on […]
Nonfiction science book recommendations
Looking for a summer reading list? I haven’t read anything other than papers and textbooks in a while, so these […]
The BioNumbers database, Cell Biology by the Numbers, and the importance of keeping a biochemical sense of perspective & scale
If you want to find some random biological stat, the BioNumbers database is your friend. It’s where I go when […]
Biochemistry teaching/learning questionnaire (thanks for helping me prepare!)
As I transition into a formal teaching role, I want to make sure I make things optimal! So I’m hoping […]
The bumbling biochemist is going back to where it all began!
I’m incredibly excited to let you all know that, July 1, I’m starting as a full-time Visiting Professor at Saint […]
Denaturing nucleic acid samples for PAGE electrophoresis – the roles of heating, cooling, & denaturants
When we denature nucleic acids to run a urea-PAGE gel, we use formamide and urea as denaturants – but they […]
Googling strategically as a scientist
Scientists Google ALL THE TIME! Shamelessly! There’s no way we can memorize everything – and even if we could – […]
