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Leveraging relationships with your manufacturing partners is a great way for a small business to expand their roster of "in-house" experts without bankrolling additional team members.  O … read more

It might not come as a surprise to learn this little pocket timer is the most inquired about product we sell; but you might be surprised to know who is asking the questions: Children of aging and memo … read more

The challenge of any "all in one" invention is to strike the right balance between practical and over-kill.  The Swiss army knife is a good example of how to do it right. Every twist rev … read more

What would happen to your lab if your facility sustained a direct hit from a category four hurricane? Assuming no structural damage or injury to personnel, wouldn't a sustained power outage e … read more

If you work in a research laboratory you are painfully aware of the problem of waste. Every assay, every PCR, every drop of liquid moved comes into contact with multiple plastic items which must be di … read more

What is electroblotting?Western blotting is a standard procedure used to analyze proteins. During this process, proteins are separated by their size using SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS … read more

In a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA molecules are copied, or amplified, using an enzyme called DNA polymerase. During a PCR reaction, strands of DNA are separated from each other and bound by … read more

The consequences of poor data integrity can extend beyond the confines of a research lab to affect the general public. How do scientists keep up with the ever-changing and sometimes confusing guidel … read more

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What is a thermal cycler?A thermal cycler, or thermocycler, is a staple piece of lab equipment used to produce more copies of DNA molecules through a process called polymerase chain reaction (PCR) … read more

There are a number of companies that sell lab equipment and supplies, but do you know what makes Stellar Scientific stand out from the crowd? Here are some of the features and benefits that should m … read more

Across the globe we are experiencing a focus on disease control within hospitals, field hospitals, sea ports, airports, clinical and research laboratories, etc. To help these establishments safely han … read more

Scientific research often involves studying specimens that are invisible to the naked eye, which is why a quality microscope is an essential part of your lab equipment and supplies. How do you deter … read more

Nanoparticles have been a buzzword for years now, but scientists continue to amaze the world with new technologies and applications for them. Most recently, Advanced Materials published a study b … read more

Is there anyone who doesn't like saving money? When you're purchasing lab equipment and supplies on a budget, it's even more important. Stellar Scientific is always featuring special deals that help … read more

Is your lab routinely paying hundreds of dollars for a few tubes of commercially prepared competent cells? Are you tired of spending your valuable time making competent cells that don’t work consis … read more

A CO2 incubator is an integral piece of equipment for applications ranging from stem cell research to in-vitro fertilization to tissue engineering. Here are the top factors in choosing a CO2 incubat … read more

Most people think of chemistry as being broadly divided into organic and physical disciplines, but there are a number of specialized fields within the main science. Analytical chemistry makes vital … read more

Controlling your inventory of lab consumables is tricky business. You can't afford to get caught short on necessary items, but you also can't afford to be overstocked. Use these helpful tips to keep … read more

Orbital shakers are such widely used lab equipment that they practically disappear into the background until you need a new one, and suddenly they become the elephant in the room. Use these criteria … read more

Stellar Scientific isn't just the name of our company. Our number one goal is providing you with "stellar" service so you come to think of us as a partner rather than simply a supplier. … read more

Buying a lab centrifuge can be like shopping for a car. With the multitude of available options, how do you decide which choices are right for your needs? Here are some features to discuss with you … read more

Do you need a new centrifuge but you're having a hard time finding available space in your lab? There are a number of great benchtop models that let you preserve valuable floor space without sacrif … read more

Are you in the market for a new centrifuge? As technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, the options for centrifuges and other lab equipment can be overwhelming. Here is a checklist of crite … read more