Jenna Lobby

Jenna Lobby

Graduate student

Articles by Jenna Lobby

  • Efficient and Accurate Automated Cell Counter

    Monday, May 09, 2022
    This is a standard automated cell counter for trypan blue counting (other models have fluorescent capability). Troubleshooting is needed for your specific sample. This machine has performed better for clean, homogenous cell populations such as cell culture or splenocytes. Not as accurate for mixed ... read more

  • Workstation for DNA/RNA Preparation

    Thursday, April 28, 2022
    This unit operates like a small biosafety cabinet, ideal for sensitive work involving nucleic acids. Airflow with HEPA filtration and a UV light avoids contamination of samples when working and offers the ability to decontaminate surfaces when done. This is great for avoiding introduction of ... read more

  • Easy Method to Purify T Cells without Centrifugation

    Monday, March 28, 2022
    The EasySep kits use magnetic beads and negative selection to isolate a population of interest. To purify T cells from blood, magnetic beads bind to all other cell types and the tube containing blood or other sample is placed in the magnet (magnet is a separate product #18001) so that unwanted cell ... read more

  • Works Well When Used Properly

    Monday, March 21, 2022
    We use this product to process lung tissue from mice. Overall, it works very well, but you really need to follow the instructions for inserting and removing tubes. Small plastic pieces will easily break off if tubes are not placed with a vertical motion. Also, the motors sometimes stick, and you ... read more
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