Resources (In Progress)
*resources on many topics compiled, that have made my life easier, or those that relate science to the layman
Grad Student: Useful Tools for Science
Spectal Database for Organic Compounds SDBS: includes reference IR, NMR spectra of many compounds
RCSB Protein Databank: library of protein structures, searchable and viewable on Pymol, Jmol and other applications
JoVE: Youtube-like videos of scientific techniques, accessible through a university library
Coursera.org: amazing online courses, video lectures, from various universities, complete with quizzes
everyVECTOR: developed by the Zhang lab to provide a cloud-based solution for molecular biologists. You can create, view, and share molecular biology information (such as plasmids, RNA, protein) using this free web tool. Check out Zhang's lab here for his TAL and optogenetics tools.
Dataset analysis: analysis tools developed by Broad Institute for analyzing large genomic and proteomic datasets
Python resources: articles discussing using and learning Python, with related links
BeakerNotebook: a tool for working with large datasets in different coding languages
Dharmacon's CRISPR design tool
Life Technologies: offers loads of helpful how-to guides, videos, webinars, apps and tools for the biochemist / molecular biologist, examples listed
RCSB Protein Databank: library of protein structures, searchable and viewable on Pymol, Jmol and other applications
JoVE: Youtube-like videos of scientific techniques, accessible through a university library
Coursera.org: amazing online courses, video lectures, from various universities, complete with quizzes
everyVECTOR: developed by the Zhang lab to provide a cloud-based solution for molecular biologists. You can create, view, and share molecular biology information (such as plasmids, RNA, protein) using this free web tool. Check out Zhang's lab here for his TAL and optogenetics tools.
Dataset analysis: analysis tools developed by Broad Institute for analyzing large genomic and proteomic datasets
Python resources: articles discussing using and learning Python, with related links
BeakerNotebook: a tool for working with large datasets in different coding languages
Dharmacon's CRISPR design tool
Life Technologies: offers loads of helpful how-to guides, videos, webinars, apps and tools for the biochemist / molecular biologist, examples listed
- Fluorescence and Flow Cytometry Tutorials
- Immunoassay Selection Guide
- BioProbes® Journal
- Cell Analysis Resources
- Exosome FAQ Videos
- Cell Culture Basics
- Cell Culture Protocols
- Practical Guide to Protein Analysis
- Cell Staining Simulation Tool
- Custom Luminex Assay Design Tool
- Antibody Selection Tool
- Antibody Selection Tool
- Cell Staining Tool
- Fluorescence SpectraViewer
- Mobile & Desktop Apps
- Real-Time PCR Troubleshooting Tool
- Restriction Enzyme Finder
- Vector Selection Tool
Paper Writing Resources
Article, Whiteside's Group: Writing a Paper* (fav)
Article, Weitzlab Guide to Good Paper Writing
Article, Ten simple rules for structuring paper* (fav)
Article, Weitzlab Guide to Good Paper Writing
Article, Ten simple rules for structuring paper* (fav)
Adobe Illustrator Basics: Favorites
Video: All about lines, stroke and fill color
Video: How to change adobe illustrator artboard size (resize)
Article: Move, paste, redistribute, align objects
Article: Methods for cutting, dividing and trimming objects
Video: How to use "Divide objects below" command (cookie cutter)
*Note: For cropping, I recommend cropping data in ImageJ, then moving it to Illustrator.
Article: How to rotate and reflect objects
Video: How to change adobe illustrator artboard size (resize)
Article: Move, paste, redistribute, align objects
Article: Methods for cutting, dividing and trimming objects
Video: How to use "Divide objects below" command (cookie cutter)
*Note: For cropping, I recommend cropping data in ImageJ, then moving it to Illustrator.
Article: How to rotate and reflect objects
Basic Tech
How to Sync Your Google Chrome Bookmarks Across Computers
Dropbox: Syncing Files Across Multiple Computers (including iphone)
Google Docs: Word Docs That You Can Access from Anywhere
Dropbox: Syncing Files Across Multiple Computers (including iphone)
Google Docs: Word Docs That You Can Access from Anywhere
Science Bloggers
- Adobe Illustrator blog, here
- Myles Power - science blogger and Youtube podcaster for the general public - background in organic / biochem and features science articles, podcasts, experiments, demo and more!
- Joe Hanson, Ph.D., blog, "It's ok to be smart ... and other interestingness ..."
- RNAi Therapeutics Blog, here
- List of Popular Science blogs, here