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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 home appliance store. This can be a costly mistake.
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Vero Cells: Green Kidneys to Produce Vaccines
Vero cells are commonly used to study viruses, treatments, and vaccines. The reason for this lies in their origin yet it is crucial to know when not to use them.
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Overcoming the Research Compliance Challenge
Laboratories operate in a complex regulatory environment. One or multiple regulations govern nearly all aspects of laboratory operations. Scientists can easily be overwhelmed by the challenges of complying with all the policies that apply to their...
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An Overview of Biosafety Levels
Biosafety levels refer to both physical and administrative barriers that combine to protect personnel and the environment from microbial agents. Proper management of biosafety levels is an important component of a laboratory information management system...
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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. Understanding their origin, capabilities, and limitations is essential for optimal results, which we discuss here.
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Top 5 Gene Synthesis Companies of 2020
Gene synthesis is rapidly transforming biomedical research. It's important to understand the current state of the marketplace to leverage the power of this technology. We reviewed the main gene synthesis companies.
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Laboratory Labels: The Ultimate Guide
We all have experienced the frustration of being unable to read the handwritten label on a tube or a bottle. It's easy to blame a poorly written laboratory label on a labmate. But when you find yourself unable to interpret a label, it's time to change...
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Best Mouse Colony Management Software Options of 2020
Gathering all details methodically and meticulously is key for any lab animal experiment.
Lab animal colony management requires recording each meticulous detail. Every lab animal must be carefully tracked for successful experiments and humane treatment....
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Laboratory animal identification: choosing the right system
Do you work with lab animals? Animal colony managers and researchers understand the importance of having an effective animal ID system in place. Lab animals can be difficult -- sometimes impossible -- to distinguish visually.
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Reproducibility: 8 steps to make your results reproducible
Increase the reproducibility of your results with these ideas. Here's how to achieve better reproducibility for more impactful, collaborative research.