Finding Inspiration in Nature and Biomimicry
Studying biological organisms to find material and structural solutions
INSIGHTS
Homage to the Heroines of Scientific History
Stories and controversies of the women who spurred innovation but were spurned
How to Make a Calibration Curve
A step-by-step guide
How to Make and Dilute Aqueous Solutions
A step-by-step guide
Biotechnology: Bringing New Treatments to Market
A snapshot of research and tools focused on early drug discovery that could eventually bring more effective treatments to patients
Managing a Biotechnology Lab
Today’s life science laboratories face several challenges, but have just as many solutions to tackle these issues head-on
Combining Technology and Wisdom in the Laboratory
Combining the right tools and knowledge to engineer microbes more efficiently and predictably for use in industrial bioprocesses
Resolving Lipid Isomers with Novel Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry Methods
IM-MS is particularly useful for lipid structural analysis by combining high sensitivity with high specificity
How to Test for New Psychoactive Substances
Detecting and quantifying NPS is a complex process for forensic toxicology labs
Helium Shortage 4.0: How to Adapt
As supply lines become strained, consumers may need to ration their helium supply or find alternative options
Four Reasons Why a Legacy System Approach Isn’t Suitable for Modern Biopharma Development
Modern biopharma development requires more than just a LIMS and spreadsheets
Conquering Equipment Moving Challenges in Lab Facilities
Transporting large, sophisticated lab instruments requires teamwork and an efficient strategy
Characterizing Biofilms for Microbiological Applications with X-Ray Methods
Multiscale X-ray study reveals interesting properties of biofilms
Genomics Brings Precision to Medicine
Genetic sequencing identifies overlooked approaches to therapy and treatment
Sustainability through Lab Optimization in the Digital Era
Asset performance management programs enable greater visibility and utilization of all lab assets
The Benefits of Electronic Quality Management Systems
Lab managers need to evolve from paper-based quality management to more efficient solutions
ELISA: The Benchmark HCP Assay
How do analytical scientists measure host cell proteins, and what makes ELISA the gold standard?
Challenges and Solutions for Validating HCP ELISAs
Validating host cell protein ELISAs is an essential part of biologics development
Host Cell Protein Analysis in Biologics Development
Detecting and analyzing HCPs is an essential yet complex step in the production of biologics
Challenges of Microscopic Samples in Solution
How to maintain sample integrity when the scale of the experiment is significantly reduced