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10 Survival strategies for the postdoc life
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A postdoc position is often looked upon as a stepping stone to a tenure track faculty position. But a postdoc also involves a unique set of challenges which many PhD…

manuscript status
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Most journals have online submission systems, which have definitely made it easier and quicker for authors to submit their manuscripts. Once a manuscript is submitted…

Using “et al.” for in-text citations in research papers
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It is rare for a single researcher to publish a paper all by herself or himself; most research papers have several or many authors, and the average number of authors…

Do's and don'ts for responding to peer reviewers' comments
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Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it…

Manuscript revision tips for authors
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Getting your work published in a peer-reviewed journal almost always involves revising your manuscript at least once. This article provides tips on revising your…

How to bring humor into scientific discourse
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Humor helps make even the most mind-boggling science feel downright enjoyable and digestible. So, keep this in mind the next time you are about to share your work with an audience.

Hidden Markov Models: A Handy Tool for Pattern Recognition
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Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) are extensively used in biomedical research for analyzing various types of sequential data, including DNA sequences, protein sequences, and biological pathways. Here…

The thesis statement: A guide to get you started on how to write a Thesis Statement
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In this article, we'll explore what exactly is a thesis statement, and how can you craft one that does justice to your research proposal or thesis and conveys the intended message clearly.

Brown wooden gavel on brown wooden table
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Plagiarizing is often resorted to because it saves time and effort, and many are not even aware that plagiarizing is a violation of ethics. Here we give some examples of plagiarism and…

7 Key considerations to craft a perfect patent application
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Here we give you some ideas on how to unlock the total value of your intellectual property and propel your research endeavors to new heights with 7 key considerations for a perfect patent…