Michelle Dotzert, PhD, Author Profile

Breathing New Life into Old Lab Equipment

December 9, 2019

Nearly every piece of equipment has the potential to be recycled, with some help from the experts

Preventing Cell Culture Contamination

December 9, 2019

Contamination has serious consequences, and prevention is essential for successful outcomes

Multi-Vendor Services: Value, Selection, and Tips for Implementation

November 11, 2019

Adhering to a thorough selection process ensures a smooth transition to a more efficient laboratory

Purchasing Used Lab Equipment That Won’t Cost You Later

November 11, 2019

Asking quality assurance questions prior to purchase is important to ensure upfront savings are worthwhile

Changes on the Horizon for Nutrition Facts Labels

November 6, 2019

New rules take effect in 2020, and manufacturers can turn to analytical food labs for accurate sample analyses

NDMA Testing Methods

October 24, 2019

Ranitidine (Zantac) recall brings into question the analytical methods used to detect NDMA

Health Risks Associated with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

October 24, 2019

Detection of NDMA in ranitidine drugs (Zantac) led to a recent recall. While the carcinogenic effects in humans are not concl...

Purchasing Considerations for Asset Management Software

October 10, 2019

Understanding the specific needs of the lab prior to purchase is essential

Using Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

October 2, 2019

Nanomaterials may be an effective alternative to more widely used, but costly and time-consuming methods

Southern vs Northern vs Western Blotting Techniques

September 30, 2019

Selection of the appropriate blotting method depends on the target molecule of interest

THC vs CBD: Uses, Side Effects, and Structure

September 30, 2019

Cannabis contains both THC and CBD, but despite sharing similar structure, these cannabinoids exert different physiological e...

Tips for Selling Used Laboratory Equipment

September 12, 2019

Changing your research focus? Consider selling equipment to recover costs and save space

Pesticide Residue Testing

September 2, 2019

What methods are used for the identification and quantification of pesticide residues on domestic and imported foods?

Purchasing Considerations for the Modern Laboratory

August 1, 2019

To ensure longevity, purchasing decisions must take into consideration constantly evolving needs

Multiplex Quantitative PCR in Wildlife Toxicology

July 15, 2019

Dr. Ronald J. Kendall is head of the Wildlife Toxicology Laboratory and professor of Environmental Toxicology in the Departme...