NGS Technologies: Where Will the Future Take Us?
Blog, EducationThe development of DNA sequencing technologies has experienced multiple paradigm shifts within just a few decades. From the early efforts to sequence biopolymers to the invention of electrophoretic methods for automated DNA sequencing, the journey has been remarkable (Shendure et al., 2017). As a bioinformatics…
Building Healthy Writing Habits for Plant Scientists
Blog, EducationEffective writing is an essential skill for plant scientists, playing a crucial role in various aspects of their professional lives. The skill of scientific writing is first developed during an undergraduate’s degree - where they face the challenges of writing a first protocol or thesis - this journey…
Tips From a Final-year PhD Student
Blog, EducationThe journey to start a PhD is interesting but can also be challenging for some. Here are a few tips that can be helpful to avoid setbacks in mental health and maintain a peaceful life.
This article is generally applicable to all but especially written in the context of plant biology students. Some…
Plantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD
Featuring Manoj Prasad, Jian You Wang, Somnath Koley, and Justine Braguy
When: September 20, 2024, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Starting a PhD is both exciting and hard, with many potential…
The Most Useful Software for Plant Biology Students in 2024
Blog, EducationResearch and software sound like a ubiquitous pairing, and indeed STEM students and researchers often rely on software to enhance their productivity in their work. But with the ever-growing numerous software on the market, it can be frustrating to pick the right one to add to your arsenal, especially…
Plantae Presents: World Policies in Plant Science
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: World Policies in Plant Science
Featuring Susana Perera Valderrama, Félix Moronta and K.C Bansal
When: August 29, 2024, at
8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST | 11:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
In this webinar, renowned experts from various fields of plant science…
How to Write a Good Scientific Manuscript for Publication
Blog, EducationWriting a scientific publication entails methodical documentation and communication of research findings to the scientific community. A well-written manuscript presents a clear, concise, and thorough overview of your research, including its context, methodology, findings, and significance. A scientific…
Plantae Presents: Achieving Recognition in the Lab Without Burning Out
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: Achieving Recognition in the Lab Without Burning Out
Featuring Ying-Chen (Jean) Lin, Ling Chuang and Charlotte Gommers
When: Friday, July 26, 2024, at
9:00 AM UTC | 5:00 AM EDT | 10:00 AM BST | 5:00 PM Beijing
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Join us for an insightful webinar about the…
Science Communication is an Important Skill for Scientists
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Why science communication is an important skill?
Communicating science is not trivial. It is a skill that requires a level of creativity, interest, and critical thinking. Nevertheless, it is an important skill for scientists. Science communication makes the impact of scientific findings real and…