SDS-PAGE

Hello! First of all, let's talk about last week. It's so good to be back working at Portland State University ! I don't know what it is about, but I love working in an academic environment. Those of you reading this that knew me twenty years ago, who would've guessed, right? So, yay, I am back at PSU (temporarily anyways).

My first day at the lab was a Monday. That's the day we have lab meetings. In this meeting, graduate student, Eric Iverson , presented about his project which involves testing all of the ORFs... Read more

This week, Jenn tells us about her pet viruses, dissects a publication, tells us what not to do with SDS-PAGE gels, and shares a bit of job-hunting advice. Enjoy!

I'm beginning to wonder if I have some scar tissue on the part of my brain that helps me know my own strength. I may or may not have broken three (OMG 3) pieces of short glass while attempting to run SDS-PAGE protein gels (ahem) in the last week. I swear I'm not a brute! I never broke any short glass at PCC . However, I can... Read more

I just set my alarm clock for 4:50 am and I'm actually excited about it!

You see, this last week, besides wrestling with SDS-PAGE Gels and glass and all that jazz, the Stedman Lab at PSU has been preparing for the annual trip to Lassen Park and Boiling Springs Lake.

There was anaerobic media making. There was Thermoplasma Volcanium Medium making. There was more lab math. At home there was packing! I needed a tent, a sleeping bag, clothes for cold weather, clothes for hot weather, bug repellent, sun block, sunglasses I don't mind ruining or losing, and... Read more