Covers Many Western Blot Problems and Includes Many Solutions. Fuzzy Bands, Low or Weak Signal, High Background, Spots on Film, Too Many Bands. A MolecularStation Guide. - [Read Troubleshooting Western Blot]
Basic information on confocal microscopy, includes: Specimen Preparation and Imaging; Objective Lens Parameters and Optical Section Thickness; The Objective Lens; Probes for Confocal Imaging; Autofluorescence; Collecting Images; Troubleshooting; Image Processing and Publication; - [Read Confocal Microscopy: Speciman Preparation and Imaging]
FISH Guide and Troubleshooting. Includes: Cytogenetic techniques; Slide preparation; When do chromosomes spread; Cell suspensions; G-banding; Cell fixatives; Slide preparation factors. - [Read FISH Guide and Troubleshooting]
Immunoprecipitation Troubleshooting Guide. Stressgen. Problem: Non-specific
background, Specific
Background, Specific antigen
not detected. With Solutions to common IP problems. - [Read Immunoprecipitation Troubleshooting Guide PDF]
Protocol for in vitro transcription. Includes information on: Hot transcription reactions, notes and troubleshooting. - [Read In Vitro Transcription Protocol]
LCM technology can harvest the cells of interest directly or can isolate specific cells by cutting away unwanted cells to give histologically pure enriched cell populations. A variety of downstream applications exist: DNA genotyping and loss-of-heterozygosity (LOH) analysis, etc. Protocol provides a thorough description of LCM techniques, with an emphasis on tips and troubleshooting advice derived from LCM users. The total time required to carry out this protocol is typically 1–1.5 h. - [Read Laser-capture Microdissection Protocol]
The MTT Cell Proliferation Assay measures the cell proliferation rate and conversely, when metabolic events lead to apoptosis or necrosis, the reduction in cell viability. The number of assay steps has been minimized as much as possible to expedite sample processing. The MTT Reagent yields low background absorbance values in the absence of cells. Includes: Determining optimal cell counts, performing an assay, data interpretations and troubleshooting. - [Read MTT Cell Proliferation Assay Protocol]
PCR Tips and Tricks- http://genome-lab.ucdavis.edu/Protocols/pcr_tips/pcr_tips_and_tricks.htm
PCR Tips and Tricks - General Guidelines and Troubleshooting PCR polymerase chain reaction. The Genomic Variation Laboratory, U.C Davis - [Read PCR Tips and Tricks]
PCR Tips and Tricks- http://genome-lab.ucdavis.edu/Protocols/pcr_tips/pcr_tips_and_tricks.htm
PCR Tips and Tricks - General Guidelines and Troubleshooting PCR polymerase chain reaction. The Genomic Variation Laboratory, U.C Davis - [Read PCR Tips and Tricks]
Troubleshoot Immunoprecipitation. Chemicon. The most common challenge with immunoprecipitation is trying to lower the number and type of background proteins that contaminate the washed immune complexes. Suggestions for decreasing background in IP. - [Read Troubleshoot Immunoprecipitation]
Troubleshooting Guide for Chemiluminescent Western Blotting Pierce. High Background, Reverse image on film, Blot glows in the darkroom, Signal duration is less than 8 hours, Weak or no signal, Spots within the protein bands, non-specific bands. - [Read Troubleshooting Guide for Chemiluminescent Western Blotting Pierce]