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Analytical balances use enclosed weigh pans and come in two basic varieties: microbalances (accurate to 1 μg) and semi-microbalances (10 μg). Modern balances come equipped with built-in applications for piece counting, density calculations,
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RNA interference (RNAi) uses short strands of synthetic ribonucleic acid (RNA) to silence or “knock down” genes implicated in certain phenotypes—most commonly (but not limited to) diseases. The “interference” occurs when
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Flexibility (available detection modes), performance (sensitivity, throughput), and cost are prime considerations in microplate reader selection, although the order of preference may differ for each market. Detection modes define the instrument&rsquo
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Automated systems employing microplates in biological and chemical assays may consist of liquid dispensers, plate washers, mixers, readers, sealers, labelers, shakers, incubators and storage. Tying these components together are microplate handlers, w
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High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns are considered the “heart” of the instrument because that is where the separations occur. Columns consist of stainless steel tubes with inlet and outlet openings. Plastic or glass may
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Chromatographers who learned their craft twenty years ago may not have been familiar with autosamplers then, but today nearly every high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) instrument includes an autosampler as standard equipment.
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High performance liquid chromatography has been one of the defining separation techniques of the last 40 years, and its importance and range of uses will likely increase in the coming years.
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So how often should you run a fire drill? How do you know if employees are taking them seriously enough to be effective?
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Monochromator-based reader for UV-Vis absorbance, top/ bottom fluorescence and luminescence assays can be upgraded to a “hybrid” reader with the addition of a highperformance filter module.
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Available in 3 different surface chemistries, covering range from hydrophobic peptides to hydrophilic.
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The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market.
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The choices that need to be made when selecting reagents and optimizing assay protocols for RNAi-based screens.
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What can senior managers do when outstanding staff members are moved into a management position and dont do well?
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Learn how you can grow and generate improved research results through innovation. This program provides participants with a range of creative problem solving, creativity and innovation tools and techniques.
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Features MicroSentry™ Scientific control for temperature accuracy and monitoring.
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