DIY: Testing fiber specimens by burning
Introduction Burning is one of the oldest methods used for determining fiber class. In this test, the questioned specimen fiber is ignited over the burner. Do forensic scientists then determine the behavior of the specific fiber, such as how it burn? Does it catch fire immediately? What odor does it produce while burning? Does it […]
DIY: Testing fiber specimens by dye stripping
Introduction A stripping (Bleaching) dye test is commonly used in forensic labs for removing dyes from the colored fiber specimen. The presence of dyes interferes with fabric testing, so they must be stripped before dyeing tests. This test also helps us in identifying the characteristics of questioned fiber specimen.Ā Each fiber reacts differently with stripping […]
Lab Basics: Semi-Automated Slice Lab
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Lab Basics: Semi-Automated Slice Lab (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220705 Need electrophysiology devices for your lab? Click here Brain tissue slices taken from related brain areas are used for grasping the nature of the synaptic function in the brain. Brain slice chambers enable examination and evaluation of the tissues by keeping them convenient […]
Visual Patching and Imaging Chambers
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Visual Patching and Imaging Chambers (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220507 Need electrophysiology devices for your lab? Click here The specimens, isolated tissues obtained from brain slicing experiments and cell and skin research, are sensitive to thermal differences. Temperature (i.e., warmth, cold), humidity, and air quality are essential for preserving the brain, skin, and […]
Linear Regression
What is Linear Regression?Ā Linear regression is a linear relationship approach between dependent and independent variables, where interaction with a single independent variable is called ‘simple linear regression’ and interaction with multiple independent variables is called ‘multiple linear regression. When multiple dependent variables exist within a model, it is called ‘multivariate linear regression. (Freedman, David […]
Hypothesis Testing
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Hypothesis Testing (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220615 What is Hypothesis Testing?Ā Hypothesis testing is a method used to find out the representable validity of a given probable outcome being tested for a defined significance value in a sample. For a set of potential probability distributions, a hypothesis will be tested in comparison to […]
Managing Change in Clinical Laboratories
Change is inevitable, and as a leader of a clinical laboratory, you are expected to lead, implement, and manage change. This means dealing with a wide range of challenges. Change is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Research facilities and technology are evolving rapidly, with more opportunities in recent years. Laboratory managers need […]
Open Peer Review
What is Open Peer Review? Open Peer Review is a scholarly review mechanism that involves the disclosure of the reviewer and author’s identity to one another, publishing review reports openly, and thus increasing the participation of other self-selected reviewers to comment on the article. It is one of the most used terms and a major […]
Lab Basics: Mini Centrifuges
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Lab Basics: Mini Centrifuges (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220601 IntroductionĀ Mini centrifuges are benchtop centrifuges that aim to fulfill the centrifugation requirements of the laboratories with less storage space. These are generally employed for performing quick spin-downs and are typically designed to spin microfuge or PCR tubes. Like all other centrifuges, mini centrifuges […]