CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 13 - ISSUE 3 | April 2018
COVER STORY
Sustainability & Energy
The environmental impact of labs is nothing short of significant
Business Management
The environmental impact of labs is nothing short of significant
Incorporating sustainability goals into laboratory processes is key to ensuring compliance with relevant organization-wide strategies
Start-up labs can stretch their dollars further by buying used
Research-Specific Labs
The Earth has had “libraries” for far longer than humans have been around
Leadership and Staffing
As leaders, we can show employees at distant sites that we care about them, their work, and how they fit into the broader team
Laboratory Technology
Demand control technology enables creation of energy-efficient "smart labs"
Multimedia
Top tips to make selecting an automated liquid handling solution easy
Remember safe handling and hygiene procedures when working with small animals
Linda shows Lenny the importance of defrosting your lab freezers
Lab Health and Safety
Recent development of resistant pathogens have major implications, primarily for the health care delivery sector
INSIGHTS
Reagents and methods improve, but therapy is years away
Ask the Expert
Gary A. Reineccius, PhD, and Vadoud Niri, PhD, discuss current trends and challenges in GC headspace analysis
Brian Nahed, MD, talks to contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD, about the need to develop techniques to detect and monitor disease progression
Product Focus
Turning a tedious process into a highly accurate and efficient one
Safety, ergonomics, and more must be considered
Turn your lab's liquid waste into gold
From construction material to accessories, numerous options are available
Surveys
Learn the most common types used and more from the latest TOC survey results
Learn readers’ purchasing plans and more from our latest CO2 incubator survey results
Learn how often our readers use their shakers in their labs and more from our latest results
Find out the most sought-after features and more from the latest water purification survey results
How it Works
As many chemists turn to greener options in the lab, they face the challenge of properly evaluating the “greenness” of a chemical or process
Lab Design and Furnishings
Work closely with contractors to make sure that the needs of the lab are kept at the forefront of the project