Helpful Resources

The following tools are valuable in our research:

• Working safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Literature Intranet
• Introduction to Illustrator
  • Or this more complete guide
• Word tips
  • Embedding figures with figure legends
• RNA Sq
  • RNASq Setup
  • Set up exptparams
  • RNASq quickstart
  • Video: Illumina Sequencing by Synthesis
• Oligo Manipulator
• Introduction the R Statistical Analysis package
• Biophysical Chemistry (Ch728) Lecture Slides
• Laboratory Best Practices
  • Preventing RNase contamination (NEB)
    • Note that Murine Ribonuclease Inhibitor is inactive in the presence of DTT, a common ingredient in T7 RNA polymerase transcription reaction!
    • Note also that heat does not (permanently) inactivate some RNases and, being proteins, they will go right through a 0.2 micron filter!
    • DEPC will inactivate T7 RNA polymerase, so remove thoroughly if used.

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