excellent Protocols

Category: Protein Protocols: Protein Electrophoresis

An excellent guide on the analysis of proteins on SDS-PAGE gels, through staining with coomassie blue dye and western blot analysis. Analysis of Protein Gels (SDS-PAGE). David R. Caprette, Rice University. - [Read Analysis of Protein Gels (SDS-PAGE)]

Category: Drosophila Protocols

Enzyme-linked reagents give excellent sensitivity and use a simple light microscope for detection. A range of enzymes is available, but for staining in situ, horseradish peroxidase will suit most needs. Diaminobenzidine (DAB) is one of the most sensitive substrates for horseradish peroxidase. It yields an intense brown product that is insoluble in both water and alcohol. It can be made more sensitive by adding metal salts such as cobalt or nickel to the substrate solution. - [Read Antibody Addition to Drosophila Specimens and Detection Using Enzyme-Linked Reagents Protocol]

Category: Antibody Microarray Protocols

Excellent Manual on Antibody Microarrays. LabVision. - [Read Antibody Microarray User Manual LabVision]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: Comparative Genomic Hybridization CGH Protocols

Jackie Ryan, CGH Protocols. Univ Davidson. Excellent Detailed CGH procedure. Tagged DNA Hybridization, Post Hybridization Wash, Post 3DNA Hybridization Wash. Fragmentation. - [Read CGH Protocols PDF]

Category: Molecular Biology Protocols: DNA Ligation Protocols

DNA ligation protocol with excellent notes and tips. Chen Lab, Univ. College London. - [Read Cohesive End Ligation]

Category: Chromatography Protocols: Column Chromatography Protocols

Excellent PDF on Column Chromatography including detailed protocol and discussion. Univ. Tulane. - [Read Column Chromatography Protocol PDF]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: Comparative Genomic Hybridization CGH Protocols

Excellent Detailed CGH Comparative Genomic Hybridization Protocol. Squire Lab, Univ. Toronto. Includes: Labeling, Gel Interpretation, Slide Pre-Treatment and Denaturation, Probe Denaturation, Hybridization and Post Hybridization Washes and Detection, Tips - [Read Comparative Genomic Hybridization PDF]

Category: DNA Protocols: DNA Sequencing Protocols

Protocol first describes the vector preparation and, then, describes the insert preparation.  Vital to have an excellent vector in order to produce a sequencing library.  Protocol employs the male-specific coliphage M13 as the sequencing vector.  M13 is a filamentous phage with a single-stranded, circular genome.  M13 is widely used as a vector because many versions are available commercially and because M13 has certain advantages. - [Read Construction of the Sequencing Library Protocol]

Category: Microscopy Protocols: Live-Cell Imaging Protocols

Specimen chambers have had many designs published over the years describing systems that offer excellent optical properties while allowing specimens to be maintained for varying amounts of time. Ranging in complexity from the simple preparation of a sealed coverslip on a microscope slide to sophisticated perfusion chambers that enable tight control of virtually all environmental variables culture chambers are designed to to allow living specimens to be observed with minimal invasion at high res. - [Read Culture Chambers for Live-Cell Imaging]

Category: Proteomic Protocols: 2-D Gel Electrophoresis

Excellent Detailed Protocol for 2-D Gel Electrophoresis including staining, gel running, and equipment. Purdue PSAL. - [Read Detailed 2D Gel Electrophoresis]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: ES Stem Cell Biology and Culture: ES Cell Growth Media and Requirements

ES cell culture protocols (2005 update) PDF Excellent. ES cell facility, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital. - [Read ES cell culture protocols (2005 update) PDF Excellent]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: ES Stem Cell Biology and Culture: ES Cell Growth Media and Requirements

ES Cell Culture Protocols - EXCELLENT GUIDE. Harvesting and DNA Preparation, Colony Picking, Electroporation, ES Cell Culture using ESGRO® and Feeder Cell Layer. ESGRO. - [Read ES Cell Culture Protocols - ESGRO]

Category: Animal Research Techniques

Needs of animals, Ventilation, lighting and temperature considerations. Cage size/density. Handling. Blood Collection and guidlines. EXCELLENT GUIDE GC470 ESSENTIALS FOR ANIMAL RESEARCH BRL Univ. Illinois. - [Read Ethics, Guidelines for Animal Research PDF]

Category: General Research Protocols and Methods: Centrifuge Use and Centrifugation

Excellent Centrifuge Safety Use Manual. 30 pages. Training, Use, Maintenance, Records and Responsibility, Mechanical Breakdown, Emergency Procedure, Specific Safety Instructions Beckman Sorvall and Eppendorf. HSE UBC. - [Read Excellent Centrifuge Safety Use Manual PDF]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture

Fundamental Techniques in Cell Culture: A Handbook. Excellent Resource. Sigma. - [Read Fundamental Techniques in Cell Culture: A Handbook]

Category: Cell Culture Protocols

Glass is an excellent substrate for most tissue-culture-adapted cells and is compatible with all fixing and staining solutions. Glass coverslips in tissue-culture dishes or in 24-well multiwell plates are suitable carriers, as are multiwell slides. For high-resolution studies, choose glass coverslips of the highest available grade; #1 or #1.5 coverslips are the appropriate thickness. - [Read Growing Adherent Cells on Coverslips or Multiwell Slides Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Cell Culture Techniques

ECACC Handbook of Cell Culture. Fundamental Techniques in Cell Culture: A Labratory Handbook. Sigma Aldrich. Excellent Guide to Cell Culture, aseptic technique, storage of cell lines, subculture of cells. - [Read Handbook of Cell Culture. - Sigma Aldrich.]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: ES Stem Cell Biology and Culture

hES - Human Embryonic Stem Cell Culture Manual. Excellent Manual with Pictures. Troubleshooting guide included. Many Topics Included. ES Cell International Pte Ltd. - [Read Human Embryonic Stem Cell Culture Manual]

Category: Nucleic Acid Purification Protocols: DNA Isolation Protocols: DNA Isolation from Mammalian Cells Protocols

Procedure is used to prepare DNA simultaneously from many different types of samples or tissues.  Although the DNA is generally too small (approx.  80 kb) for efficient construction of genomic DNA libraries, it gives excellent results in Southern hybridizations and PCRs.  Cultured aneuploid mammalian cells (2 x 107, e.g., HeLa cells) yield 100 µg of DNA in a volume of 1 ml. - [Read Isolation of DNA from Mammalian Cells by Spooling Protocol]

Category: Radioactivity: Liquid Scintillation Counting

Excellent guide for Liquid Scintillation Counting. Includes protocols and methods for counting gel slices, SPECIAL SAMPLE PREPARATION PROTOCOLS: TLC Plates, protocol for Counting Samples on Cellulose-ester, Filters (MilliporeTM filters), Counting Tissue radioacitivity, Counting 14CO2, Samples in Polyacrylamide Gels. National Diagnostics. National Diagnostics Laboratory Staff. - [Read Principles and Applications of Liquid Scintillation Counting PDF]

Category: Proteomic Protocols: Silver Staining Protocols

Silver Staining Protocol. Compatible with mass spectrometry, excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Lammond Lab. - [Read Silver Staining Protocol]

Category: Molecular Model Organisms: Yeast Two-Hybrid Screen Protocol

Finley and Brent. Excellent Two-Hybrid Resource Article and Protocols. Very Detailed. - [Read Two-hybrid analysis of genetic regulatory networks]