Significant time and effort is expended in screening chemical and biological sample libraries. However, no matter how advanced the screening system, the end results are only as good as the quality of the sample in the microplate wells.

Excessive background from endogenous sample matrix components has always been of great concern in bioanalysis, and has become paramount today with the need for decreasing analytical run times.

Many experienced lab technicians are aware of the sweet spot in their oven or incubator–the back right-hand corner of the middle shelf where their experiment or process always comes out right.

The power supply in electrophoresis equipment runs at a sufficient enough voltage and amperage to deliver an electric shock that could be fatal. The electric shock can also cause burns, damage to the skin, muscles, and nerves. 

A researcher was scalded by near boiling water when she began to remove someone else's load from the top of a tower-style autoclave while standing on a step-stool. The load consisted of a nalgene tub containing bottles of media with water surrounding it. Here's how to avoid such accidents in your lab.

When you schedule a meeting, its probably not going to be met with the same anticipation as an office party. That's why it's bad news for you if your meetings are perceived to be drawn out and unnecessary.

BioCision's CoolRacks consist of arrays of receiver cavities for tubes rendered in a highly thermo-conductive material.

A laboratory energy retrofit process begins with an energy audit in which all aspects of a buildings energy usage are examined in order to identify opportunities for savings.

When it comes to lab design, construction or renovation, there will be problems. Accept that, and be prepared to be flexible and cooperative in finding solutions that do not compromise safety, budget, scheduling and quality.