Second Bio-Blog

Hi, again!!!!

In the previous laboratory meeting, we had training on how to use a digital multichannel pipette. This is a powerful laboratory technique that will reduce systematic errors during the pippeting process and that will save a lot of time. I have always believed that there is only one technique for pippeting. But in the training, I learned that there is another type of technique called reverse pippeting that I can use for more viscous liquids and/or low volume discharge.

                Actually, I am working actively on the laboratory. However, I have been on the laboratory for about only four weeks, in which I have attended several laboratory meetings and I am constantly learning new techniques in addition to information. I have to tell that I am not been able to achieve the proposed semester goals, which indicate a 1 on the provided scale. It is important to note that I am actively working and learning for the completion of the specified goals.

In the laboratory, there are many sub-pools (samples) that were taken from the Yunque & Guanica forests and contain metagenomic DNA. Answering the question, about the difficulties that I am having; is that there are many samples to look for Dnase activity. But this is very positive, because there are greater chances for finding a colony with Dnase activity.

Thanks for your interest!