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experiment_id, title, date, researchers, protocol_id, protocol_name, status, aim, project
experiment_id | title | date | researchers | protocol_id | protocol_name | status | aim | project | ||
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EXP-XXXX | EXPERIMENT_TITLE | YYYY-MM-DD |
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PROT-XXXX | PROTOCOL_NAME | planned | Brief description of experimental aim | PROJECT_NAME |
SAMPLE METADATA
cell_lines:
- name: "CELL_LINE1" media: "MEDIA_TYPE" passage: "PASSAGE_NUMBER"
- name: "CELL_LINE2" media: "MEDIA_TYPE" passage: "PASSAGE_NUMBER" plate_format: "24-well" # 6-well | 24-well | 96-well | etc. condition_map: | A1-A6: CELL_LINE1 + TREATMENT1 B1-B6: CELL_LINE1 + TREATMENT2 C1-C6: CELL_LINE2 + TREATMENT1 D1-D6: CELL_LINE2 + TREATMENT2 replicates: 6 sample_location: "-80°C freezer, rack X-X-X-X"
REAGENTS & INSTRUMENT SETTINGS
transfection: reagent: "TRANSFECTION_REAGENT" volume_per_well: "XX µL" complex_volume: "XX µL" incubation_time: "XX min" treatments:
- name: "TREATMENT1" concentration: "XX µM/nM" duration: "XX h"
- name: "TREATMENT2" concentration: "XX µM/nM" duration: "XX h" timepoints:
- "0h"
- "Xh"
- "Xh" instruments:
- name: "INSTRUMENT_NAME" settings: "RELEVANT_SETTINGS"
1️⃣ Experiment Timeline & Execution
Day 1: YYYY-MM-DD
- Task 1: DESCRIPTION
- Task 2: DESCRIPTION
Day 2: YYYY-MM-DD
- Task 1: DESCRIPTION
- Task 2: DESCRIPTION
Day 3: YYYY-MM-DD
- Task 1: DESCRIPTION
- Task 2: DESCRIPTION
2️⃣ Raw Data & Resources
Place files in Data/{{experiment_id}}/raw/
and list/link them here.
Filename | Description | Date Added |
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filename1.xlsx |
DESCRIPTION | YYYY-MM-DD |
filename2.csv |
DESCRIPTION | YYYY-MM-DD |
image1.png |
DESCRIPTION | YYYY-MM-DD |
3️⃣ Results & Analysis
QC Metrics
Add quality control results, RNA integrity, transfection efficiency, etc.
Primary Results
Add tables, plots, or images of key results.
# Insert code blocks, tables, or embed plots here
Analysis Notes
Add notes about analysis methods, tools used, etc.
Analysis script: Analysis/{{experiment_id}}_analysis.R
4️⃣ Interpretation
Summary of Findings
Provide a concise summary of key findings (2-3 paragraphs).
Challenges & Limitations
Note any issues encountered or limitations of the experiment.
Relation to Project Goals
Explain how these results contribute to the larger project.
5️⃣ Next Steps ✅
Check boxes when complete. These can auto-update TASKS.md.
- Follow-up experiment: DESCRIPTION
- Additional analysis: DESCRIPTION
- Present results at lab meeting on YYYY-MM-DD
- Update protocol based on findings
- Other: DESCRIPTION
6️⃣ Team Discussion
Use this section for team comments, suggestions, and feedback.
RESEARCHER1 (YYYY-MM-DD): Comment text here.
RESEARCHER2 (YYYY-MM-DD): Comment text here.
7️⃣ References & Related Experiments
- Related protocol: PROTOCOL_NAME
- Previous experiment: EXP-XXXX
- Literature: CITATION