Tips and troubleshooting
There is nothing more frustrating than hitting a roadblock in the middle of your experiment. Our scientists have shared useful experimental design tips and troubleshooting tricks to help you overcome these hurdles and keep your experiments running smoothly. Check out our posts below and learn about common mistakes and how to avoid them.
How to choose the right his-tagged purification resin
Date: June 17, 2019
Categories: Protein science | Useful resources
Learn how to decide between nickel- and cobalt-based IMAC resins for your his-tagged purification.
5 tips to make your single-cell RNA-seq experiments a success
Date: December 12, 2018
Categories: NGS | Single-cell | Useful resources
Single-cell RNA-seq can be tricky. Check out our tips to get the most out of your experiment.
Using Unique Molecular Identifiers (UMIs) in NGS experiments
Date: September 17, 2018
Categories: NGS | Useful resources
Learn more about using unique molecular identifiers in your research for additional quality control of your PCR results.
Which are the best web and mobile apps to advance your research? We have your list!
Date: August 29, 2018
Categories: CRISPR/Cas9 | Cloning | PCR | Real-Time PCR | Useful resources | Viral transduction
Check out these convenient research tools for PCR, cloning, CRISPR, virus prep, and more.
One-step vs. two-step RT-qPCR—tips for choosing the right protocol
Date: August 13, 2018
Categories: Real-Time PCR | Useful resources
Find out if one-step or two-step RT-qPCR is best for your application.
Seven tips for avoiding DNA contamination in your PCR
Date: July 30, 2018
Categories: PCR | Troubleshooting
There are many ways a PCR experiment can go wrong. Use this guide to prevent common PCR problems.
When your his-tagged constructs don’t bind—troubleshooting your protein purification woes
Date: July 16, 2018
Categories: Protein science | Troubleshooting
This blog post covers reasons his-tag fusions might not bind to resin and how to tackle these issues.
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