Ebooks & Guides
Ebooks & Guides
Free ebooks, lab guides and career advice for researchers - from ELISA and cell-counting how-tos to PhD survival and networking tips.
How to Complete a Successful PhD
A practical, chapter-by-chapter ebook on planning your project, running experiments, writing up and surviving the viva.
Read the ebook →Top 10 Biologics of 2019
A snapshot of the ten best-selling biologic therapeutics - the science, targets and market behind each one.
Read the ebook →Validated Antibody Guide (2022)
How Assay Genie validates antibodies - specificity, applications and the data you can trust.
Download PDF →Immunometabolism Guide
An introduction to the metabolic pathways that shape immune-cell function, with key assays and targets.
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GuideHemocytometer Cell Counting & Calculation
Step-by-step cell counting with a hemocytometer, including the density calculation and worked examples.
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Article20 Awesome PhD Writing Tips
Twenty practical tips to plan, draft and polish your thesis without the overwhelm.
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ArticleTips for Writer’s Block
Simple, tested strategies to get unstuck and back to writing.
Read article →Impostor Syndrome in Your First PhD Year
A candid, reassuring take on impostor feelings early in a PhD - and how to manage them.
Read article →The PhD Parent Plan
Balancing research and family life, with real advice for parents doing a PhD.
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ArticleCV Writing Tips for Scientists
Turn your research experience into a sharp, recruiter-ready scientific CV.
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ArticleNetworking Tips for Scientists
How to build genuine connections at conferences and online - without the awkwardness.
Read article →How to Fund Your Next Scientific Conference
Grants, travel awards and practical tactics to get your conference costs covered.
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Article43 Science Instagrams You Need to Follow
A curated list of science communicators and lab accounts worth a follow.
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