Cover Story | Volume 14 - Issue 8 | September 2019
Biohazard Management
Level 1, 2, 3, or 4? Know the risks and procedures
Sections
Lab Health and Safety
Biohazard Management
Level 1, 2, 3, or 4? Know the risks and procedures
How to Handle Methylene Chloride
A solvent not to ignore
Research-Specific Labs
The Science of Wildfires
San José State University’s Fire Weather Research Laboratory explores the science behind deadly natural disasters
Business Management
Greater Awareness and Vigilance in Laboratory Data Security
Laboratory data have become prime targets for cyberattacks
Tips for Selling Used Laboratory Equipment
Changing your research focus? Consider selling equipment to recover costs and save space
Leadership and Staffing
Laboratory Safety Training
How labs can create a robust safety culture
Lab Design and Furnishings
Choosing Optimal Flooring for Research Environments
When contamination control is a top priority, here's how to choose the right flooring for your facility
Products in Action
Streamline Your GC Workflow with Peak Scientific’s All-New Precision SL Hydrogen Generator
Precision SL is the smallest and simplest to use laboratory-grade hydrogen generator in its class
DuraChill®
PolyScience's DuraChill chiller is a reflection of today's most powerful engineering and a commitment to the belief that anything is possible
INSIGHTS
Pesticide Residue Testing
What methods are used for the identification and quantification of pesticide residues on domestic and imported foods?
Ask the Expert
Trends in Gas Chromatography
Eric Denoyer, PhD, and Joe Hedrick discuss the latest developments in GC in this Q&A
Product Focus
Best Practice Tips for Biological Safety Cabinets
Keeping your cells healthy and happy
Software for Laboratory Balances
Do you need data system connectivity?
How UV-Vis Devices Reveal More of Nature
From anywhere on earth to outer space, these portable devices reveal more of nature
Ultra-High Vacuum and Precision in Measurement
Ultra-high vacuum replicates conditions somewhere between the stratosphere and the most immediate reaches of outer space
Multimedia
Optimizing PCR Experiments
Amplify target DNA sequences by enhancing conditions and preventing contamination for optimal outcomes
Linda's Lab: Cybersecurity
Linda shares some best practices for laboratory data security with Lenny the lab tech
Lab Health and Safety Tips
Quick Tips from Linda: Selecting the Right Gloves for Your Staff
The right choice of gloves can have a positive impact on both employee satisfaction, and product and process yields
How it Works
How to Ensure Optimal and Reliable Balance Performance with an Anti-Vibration Table
Balances are highly sensitive and, ideally, should be used in a room with as few disturbances as possible