ASTM type II water is the fallback pure water grade for low-criticality biology work, including labware cleaning.

Overcoming physical, mechanical barriers

87 percent of laboratory staff globally have at least one cell culture contamination event per year

Pipette calibration begins with a reliable analytical balance

“To get the grind right, a scientist must pay attention to the details.”

As scientists in many disciplines use chromatography in more applications and at higher throughputs, the data continue to grow.

Key differences between PCR and qPCR

Labs are increasingly concerned about the energy efficiency of constant temperature equipment, and how its efficiency is affected over the equipment’s life

Manufacturers share advice on ensuring contaminant-free glassware 

The benefits of going small

The number and types of cell-based assays (CBAs) are as diverse as a cell’s observable biochemical activity.

The quest for effective solid-state refrigeration has led to many near misses, yet engineers continue to investigate