Mentors at Your Benchside

A good mentor can be the difference between success and failure. But what to do if you don't have help on hand? Mentors At Your Benchside provides curated help and advice from experienced researchers on various topics, from lab skills and techniques to career progression.Each short episode is bursting with easy-to-access help and advice that can improve your results and help you get the most out of your time in the lab.https://bitesizebio.com/mentors-at-your-benchside

Mentors at Your Benchside is a science podcast hosted by Bitesize Bio, with 115 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bitesize Bio hosts Mentors at Your Benchside, a science show with 115 episodes published.

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  Episode #115

  Hepatocyte Counting Methods: From Manual Counts to Fast, Accurate Automation

  Apr 1, 202517 minS0

  <p>#115 — Hepatocytes are liver cells that are essential for its function. They are also essential for certain branches of drug testing and diagnostics.</p><p>However, they have irregular shapes, multiple nuclei, and can clump, which makes them difficult to process and count accurately. </p><p>In this episode, we explain how to prepare the best hepatocyte samples possible. </p><p>We also explain the latest automated machine learning-based tools that make hepatocyte counting easy and do essential sample-based calculations for you, removing tedious math. See the full article here. [1]</p><p>For more details on the machine learning technology di...

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  Episode #114

  Single Cell Sequencing: Tips to Optimize Nuclei Extraction and Counting

  Mar 18, 202516 minS0

  <p>#114 — High-quality nuclei extraction is pivotal for many genetic and epigenetic studies, including single cell RNA-seq to describe transcriptomic profiles and gene expression dynamics and ATAC-seq to determine chromatin accessibility.</p><p>But nuclei samples are extremely delicate and can be challenging to prepare and count. </p><p>In this episode, we provide some practical tips to prepare high-quality nuclei extracts and tailor your extraction protocol to your sample. </p><p>We also compare methods to count nuclei, assess their quality, and demonstrate how automated nuclei counting can improve your workflow.</p><p>Check out the original article for a gr...

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  Episode #113

  Personal Advice on How to Respond to Criticism of Your Grant Proposal Reviews

  Oct 15, 202412 minS0

  <p>#113 — Learning how to respond to criticism is an unavoidable aspect of grant applications. Follow all instructions from funding agencies to avoid immediate rejection.</p><p>This episode of Mentors At Your Benchside gives you some simple strategies to ensure you respond to criticism in a constructive and proportionate way.</p><p>For example, identifying reviewers can help you tailor your responses, but don't mention them by name! Plus, using a two-column document to systematize the criticisms and responses is a great way to organize feedback and distance yourself emotionally from it.</p><p>Hit play for more tips, check ou...

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  Episode #112

  Isoelectric Focusing: A Simple Way to Enhance Your Protein Separation

  Aug 20, 20248 minS0

  <p>#112 — Isoelectric focusing (IEF) is a powerful technique distinct from the more familiar SDS-PAGE, [1,2] tailored for separating proteins or peptides based on their isoelectric points (pI). [3]</p><p>This method capitalizes on the migration of charged molecules through a stable pH gradient until they reach a zone where their net charge is zero, halting their movement.</p><p>Essential to setting up an IEF experiment are the IPG strips, equipped with a pH-responsive gel, and the sample, often mixed with carrier ampholytes for efficient migration.</p><p>IEF's utility spans various applications, from enhancing 2D-PAGE protein separations to analyzing post-translational mo...

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  Episode #111

  Top 10 Uses of Microbes in Biotechnology

  Aug 6, 20248 minS0

  <p>#111 — In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of microbes and their revolutionary applications in biotechnology. From environmental solutions to breakthroughs in health and medicine, microbes hold the key to some of the most advanced scientific developments.</p><p>Discover how these microscopic organisms are transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in science and technology. We’ll explore the latest research and applications that are shaping the future.</p><p>For an in-depth look at this topic, make sure to read the corresponding article on our website. [1] Dive into an application you almost certainly know...

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