How to Measure Soil Strength and the Factors Affecting It

Soil or shear strength refers to the soil’s capacity to accommodate and withstand a structural load without shearing or deformation. It alludes to the soil’s mechanical properties — whether it could remain cohesive while being subjected to an external force.[1] It is one of the essential mechanical properties of the soil. In geology and civil […]

Isoflurane For Animal Anesthesia: How to Safely Use

What Is Isoflurane? Isoflurane, also known by the brand names, Forane and Terrel, is an inhalation anesthetic used in animal research to induce general anesthesia.[1] Figure: The structure of Isoflurane. Inhalation anesthetics are medicines or anesthetic agents that induce and maintain general anesthesia via inhalation through a mask. General anesthesia is a combination of medicines […]

Basics Of Cell Culture: How To Set Up A Cell Culture Lab

Cell culture is a technique to isolate and culture cells of interest in laboratories. The term cell generally refers to mammalian cells, although the principles apply to prokaryotes and other eukaryotic cells. In cell cultures, animal cells are isolated from tissue sections and cultured in optimal conditions, including temperature, pH, and carbon dioxide to oxygen […]

Is Sevoflurane A Better Anesthetic Agent?

What is Sevoflurane? Sevoflurane is a volatile, non-flammable, and highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether anesthetic agent used to induce and maintain general anesthesia in patients or lab animals.[1] Figure: Chemical structure of Sevoflurane.[1] General anesthesia is a combination of drugs used during surgeries, medical procedures, or dissection of live animals in lab experiments to create […]

What Are the Different Types of Nucleic Acids Extraction Methods?

Nucleic acids such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are macromolecules that carry genetic information in organisms. DNA consists of double nucleotide strands that are complementary to one another. The sequence of nucleotides signifies genetic elements, including genes, transcription factors, and regulators. RNA only has one nucleotide strand transcribed from one DNA strand. […]

Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers

Reference to this article: ConductScience, Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220727 What Is a Clegg Impact Tester? Clegg Impact Tester, also known as Clegg Hammer or Clegg Impact Hammer, is a portable device used to determine a surface’s shock absorption and bearing capacity. It is used to measure and control the strength of […]

Autoclave Sterilizers 101: How They Work Plus Safety Tips

Reference to this article: ConductScience, Autoclave Sterilizers 101: How They Work Plus Safety Tips (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220717 What Is an Autoclave? An autoclave is a machine used in industrial and scientific labs to sterilize or decontaminate items.[1] It applies particular heat under pressure to the machine’s chamber to kill harmful pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi, spores, […]

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 […]