How the Assistant Understands You
The Assistant uses intelligent routing to determine the best way to handle your request. Different types of queries trigger different capabilities:
Search queries → Searches your Labguru data
Calculations → Activates mathematical processing
External lookups → Connects to scientific databases
General questions → Provides explanations and guidance
Best Practices for Clear Prompts
1. Be Direct and Specific
❌ Vague: "Show me information about PCR"
✅ Better: "Show me PCR experiments from January 2024"
❌ Too broad: "Help with calculations here"
✅ Better: "Calculate the dilution factor for 1:1000 in 50ml"
2. Include Context When Needed
✅ Good: "Find all antibodies in freezer B2 that expire this month"
✅ Good: "Compare yields from experiment EXP-2024-001 and EXP-2024-002"
3. Use Action Words
The Assistant responds well to clear action verbs:
Find/Search: "Find all plasmids with ampicillin resistance"
Calculate: "Calculate molarity of 5g NaCl in 200ml"
Show/List: "List all experiments tagged with 'CRISPR'"
Compare: "Compare protein concentrations across samples"
Explain: "Explain the principle of Western blotting"
Query Examples by Type
📊 Data Retrieval
"Show me all experiments using HEK293 cells"
"Find samples stored in liquid nitrogen"
"What protocols did Sarah use last week?"
🧮 Calculations
"Convert 5 μg/ml to nM for a 50 kDa protein"
"Calculate serial dilutions for 1:2 starting at 100mg/ml"
"What volume of 10X buffer do I need for 500ml at 1X?"
🔍 External Searches
"Search PubMed for recent CRISPR base editing papers"
"Find the molecular weight of glucose in PubChem"
"Look up the sequence for gene BRCA1 in NCBI"
❓ Troubleshooting
"Why might my PCR have failed with no bands?"
"Troubleshoot high background in Western blot"
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
❌ Don't Chain Multiple Unrelated Questions
Instead of: "Find my plasmids and calculate buffer pH and search PubMed for methods"
Do this: Ask each question separately
❌ Avoid Ambiguous References
Instead of: "Show me that experiment from last time"
Do this: "Show me experiment EXP-2024-15" or "Show me my latest PCR experiment"
❌ Don't Assume Memory Between Sessions
The Assistant doesn't remember previous conversations. Always provide full context.
Pro Tips
💡 Use Labguru terminology: Reference items by their Labguru names (sample IDs, experiment numbers)
💡 Specify time frames: "last week", "January 2024", "past 30 days"
💡 You can clear the thread using the 3 dots menu
💡 Iterate and refine: If the first result isn't quite right, refine your prompt with more details
Remember: The clearer your prompt, the better the Assistant can route your request to the right tool and provide accurate results.