Cover Story | Volume 13 - Issue 2 | March 2018
Know The Rules
Researchers should have a working understanding of the fundamental requirements and concepts of the laws and regulations that affect laboratories across the country
Sections
Lab Health and Safety
How to Understand, Comply With, and Stay on Top of EH&S Regulations for Laboratories
Researchers should have a working understanding of the fundamental requirements and concepts of the laws and regulations that affect laboratories across the country
Determining Which Fume Hood Design Is Right for Your Research Application
Arguably, the single most important piece of infrastructure in most laboratories is the chemical fume hood
Research-Specific Labs
Toronto’s Centre for Advanced Therapeutic Cell Technologies Makes Its Mark on Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is a research area that has gotten plenty of attention around the world lately
Business Management
Good Laboratory Practice: The Cornerstone of Laboratory Compliance
Labs must adopt good practices to ensure they are producing valuable test results
Multimedia
How to Defrost Your Freezer
As soon as frost becomes visible in your freezer, it's probably time to defrost
Linda's Lab: The Millennial
Linda's not quite sure what to make of her new lab technician
Leadership and Staffing
Creating a Successful Laboratory Training Program
Successful programs are relevant, aligned with business goals, and have management and staff buy-in
Five Ways to Encourage Scientists to Adopt Advanced Technology
A lab manager’s role in advancing science is not just providing access to the best instruments, but equipping and persuading users to take advantage of the lab’s new capabilities
Ask Linda: Stop Micromanaging!
Micromanaging is not doing yourself or your team any favors
Laboratory Technology
Pushing the Limits of Forensic Toxicology
Comprehensive screening of biological samples in forensic and clinical toxicology is not possible without powerful, highly sensitive instruments
INSIGHTS
From Muscles to Maggots: How a Variety of Samples Helps Forensic Toxicologists Decipher the Past
As analytical techniques improve or constraints arise, forensic scientists explore new kinds of samples
How it Works
How Do Undefined Components in Cell Culture Media Impact Your Research?
The use of undefined components, such as serum, is often a major contributing factor in experimental variability
How Multiplex Immunohistochemistry Works
Multiple markers can be immunostained in a single tissue section using multiplexed IHC
Ask the Expert
Spectroscopic Imaging for Tissues
Dr. Nancy Pleshko discusses her work in applying spectroscopic techniques to better understand how connective tissues and other types develop, and to understand what happens in disease states and with therapies
Unraveling the Complexity of 3D Cell-Based Models
Marc Ferrer, PhD, discusses his recent work using 3D cell culture models
Product Focus
Tackling Volatiles with Headspace GC
Sampling simplicity, but not without issues
Exome Sequencing as a Diagnostic Tool
Since it involves a tiny subset of human genes, exome sequencing is faster and more economical than whole genome sequencing
Microwave Digestion: A Reliable Method
Instruments become more flexible and practical for lab users
Shakers for Suspension Cell Culture
To accomplish vital functions in suspension cell culture, one requires a shaker that meets certain requirements
Surveys
Top Features to Consider When Purchasing an HPLC System
Find out our readers’ most common HPLC applications and more from our latest survey results
7 Questions to Ask When Purchasing an Automated Liquid Handler
Learn readers’ liquid handling purchasing plans and more from our latest survey results
Tired of Hand Washing? Here's What to Know When Buying a Glassware Washer
Learn the most sought-after features and more from our latest survey results
So You Want to Buy a Glove Box? Here's What You Should Know
Find out readers’ reasons for purchasing and more from the latest survey results