28. Defining positive controls in life-science experiments (mini-series: reading-19)

28. Defining positive controls in life-science experiments (mini-series: reading-19)

Author: Dr. Synaptologica July 31, 2024 Duration: 13:11
In this episode, we shift our focus from negative controls to their counterparts: positive controls. We will begin by defining what we mean by positive controls. Then we will refine that definition to encourage practical and cautious thinking. Here are the links to the Milestone Article 1 (Immunity, 2005) by the Laureates, Dr. Katalin Karikó & Dr. Drew Weissman of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.immuni.2005.06...

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