29. Positive controls in experiments by Nobel Laureates (mini-series: reading-20)

29. Positive controls in experiments by Nobel Laureates (mini-series: reading-20)

Author: Dr. Synaptologica August 7, 2024 Duration: 25:31
Let’s analyze the specific positive controls that the Nobel Laureates used in their milestone article 1 that led to the Nobel Prize. We will look at the first two figures and four positive controls therein. As always, we are impressed by the meticulous design of the experiments by the Laureates. 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 Medicin...

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