[FUN] Dumbest lab experience?

[The Grouchybeast]

"Dr. Duncan Clark" wrote:
> 
> Having mopped it up off the floor
> the purification proceeded and gave several million units of some very
> clean enzyme at the end. Not recommended procedure.

That reminds me of a couple of things from the the 'what phrases in
research papers *really* mean' list I've got pinned above my desk.

'The four hour sample was not studied' - I dropped it on the floor.

'The four hour determination may not be significant' - I dropped it on
the floor, but scooped most of it up.

> Duncan

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Anna
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