People only see the final result of all the lab work — the published data or the graphs — but they miss all the real action that happens behind the scenes. In this article, I give you a deep look into where genetics experiments truly come to life!
Let’s start — first rule: no drinking or eating in the lab, so you’re running on a dry mouth basically.
Then we begin the day by planning our experiment. Usually, we do the planning the day before or very early in the morning. I check that I have all the materials, buffers, and reagents I need from the day before, then I start the experiment.
Whether I’m extracting DNA, running SDS-PAGE, or doing protein expression using ExpiCHO cells, each step requires patience and care.
🧪 The Tools That Tell the Story
Each tool in the lab has its own unique ability:
- The micropipete- used in every molecular biology experiment.
- The centrifuge – the separation device that keeps every step organized.
- The Western blot machine – where proteins finally reveal themselves.
Each one plays a key role in uncovering genetic information and making invisible molecules visible.
⚗️ The Challenge
The struggle that all scientists face is that not every experiment works. Sometimes, after days of effort, your results come out blank — or worse, confusing. That’s when you learn the real meaning of scientific resilience. You clean up, note everything, and start again.
Even failed experiments teach you something — about techniques, data accuracy, and patience.
đź’« Why I Love It Anyway
Despite the long hours and the letdowns from failed experiments, the excitement when an experiment finally works is priceless. Solving problems, discovering new things, and helping the world through science and genetics research is what makes me truly happy.
Working in the lab reminds me that every breakthrough starts small — one sample, one idea, one determined scientist at a time.