Cover Story | Volume 15 - Issue 1 | January/February 2020
Effective Lab Leadership
How personal values influence your management style
Sections
Labs Less Ordinary
How Synthetic Biology Can Improve Agriculture
The Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology is the first synthetic biology research institute dedicated to agriculture
Leadership and Staffing
Effective Lab Leadership
How personal values influence your management style
Working with Remote Laboratory Teams
Face-to-face communication is still key, even at a distance
Business Management
Dos and Don’ts of Running a Lab
How to excel at management and avoid some common pitfalls
Getting the Most Out of Laboratory Inventory Management Software
Investing in a flexible solution and considering the human side can maximize the benefits of software solutions
Quick Tips from Linda: Purchasing Decisions
Tips for purchasing equipment for your laboratory
Lab Design and Furnishings
Effective Collaboration Spaces for Research
Investing in a productive work environment supports teamwork and provides significant returns
Lab Health and Safety
Fulfilling the OSHA Lab Standard
Key considerations for a safe lab
Your Lab Needs Its Own Disaster Plan
Resiliency and recovery are the biggest concerns—and the areas most lacking
Multimedia
Possibilities Abound for Laboratory Automation
Explore the advantages of laboratory automation
Linda's Lab: The Inconsiderate Labmate
Someone is not following proper etiquette in Linda's lab! Who could it be?
In Focus
Expert Insights: Why Is Temperature Control Vital to the Growth of the Laser Industry?
Three experts discuss how PolyScience chillers provide the temperature stability necessary for optimal laser cutting and engraving
INSIGHTS
MALDI-MSI in Pharmaceutical R&D
MALDI-MSI is becoming more widely adopted in pharmaceutical research and development
Ask the Expert
Trends in Genetics: A Tale of Two Decades
Clifford J. Steer, MD, discusses the changes that have taken place in genomics since the sequencing of the human genome in this Q&A with contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD
How it Works
Simplifying Materials and Equipment Management
A comprehensive research platform creates an efficient process to track inventory and instruments
Temperature Control in the Laser Industry
New chiller technology improves laser functionality
Work With On-Demand Nitrogen Gas Without Using a Gas Cylinder
Enhance laboratory efficiency and safety while reducing costs with a nitrogen gas generator
Product Focus
XRF for Environmental Elemental Analysis
Compact handheld energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence is the XRF method of choice for dedicated applications and in the field
HPLC: A Focus on Metabolomics
The term “metabolomics” is barely 20 years old, but in many ways is already mature thanks to its embrace by instrument makers who have adapted their offerings for complex metabolomic workflows
Raman Spectroscopy: The Drive to Improve Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
In the laboratory and clinic, Raman spectroscopy can be a novel approach to define the molecular basis of disease, and use these principles to revolutionize diagnosis
Titrators: Concentrating on the Unknown
When a lot of titration needs to be done or performed more accurately, going drop by drop, all by hand, might not do the job
Products in Action
Luna Balances
Looking for an analytical or precision balance for everyday lab use?
EVOLVE Manual Pipettes
Do you need to make frequent volume changes when pipetting?
Events
Pittcon 2020: What to Expect
From added networking opportunities to a more streamlined program, learn what Pittcon 2020 has in store
Laboratory Technology
Pittcon Product Roundup
Get a preview of some of the hottest products that will be on display at Pittcon 2020