Working out the conditions for yet another assay that just won't seem to work all the way though. This one starts with a LOT of radioactivity, so I get suited up in the morning:look, I am a scientist.
My undergrad (mentee ?) had his first disappointing result yesterday. It was interesting how we looked at it differently- I saw a really nice line fit and some unexpected activity- he saw a complete failure. Learning to cope with the unexpected and dissapointment are important skills for working in science. I am not sure I am qualified to teach either.
4 comments:
You look like SCIENCE!
-N
No rebreather? No double glass hood? No umbilical oxygen tube to the sealed-rubberized boot suit?? Are you being careful???? Be nice to you pre-med. He's being preconditioned to perfection in an imperfect world. We're proud of your strength of character which allows you insight to failure. We love you!! MomanDad
What kind a radiation are you working with? I worked with gamma and beta is my research days.
Love you bunches,
Mom
I work exclusively with radiolabeled nucleotides- it is all P32. I think that is beta- it is permeating but not nearly so carcinogenic as gamma. (because the energy released is less that would excite my own nucleotides, I believe) Some of the guys in lab do a labeled iodine assay, they have lead shields for that. Fortunately, my work doesn't require shields, although occasionally we isolate things with Plexiglas.
Love,
S
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