Selecting the right expression vector
Expression vectors are plasmids used to express a gene of interest in a cellular host. Selecting...
Laboratory Freezers: What they are and the various types
When purchasing a freezer for the lab, it might be tempting to save money and purchase from a...
Vero Cells: Green Kidneys to Produce Vaccines
Vero cells are commonly used to study viruses, treatments, and vaccines. The reason for this...
Overcoming the Research Compliance Challenge
Laboratories operate in a complex regulatory environment. One or multiple regulations govern...
An Overview of Biosafety Levels
Biosafety levels refer to both physical and administrative barriers that combine to protect...
HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Unexpected Origin
HEK 293 cells and their derived cell lines are widely used in research and biotechnology....
Best Electronic Lab Notebooks of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic induced slow down is a great opportunity to switch to an electronic lab...
Top 5 Gene Synthesis Companies of 2020
Gene synthesis is rapidly transforming biomedical research. It's important to understand the...
Laboratory Labels: The Ultimate Guide
We all have experienced the frustration of being unable to read the handwritten label on a tube...
The Best LIMS Software Solutions in 2020
The choice of a LIMS software solution is a critical element of a laboratory automation...