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Some cells grow best when left untouched while others, like suspension cells, bacterial and yeast cells, require vigorous mixing to create the right environment for cell reproduction.One of the most … read more

It is nearly impossible not to fall in love with any of the 2D barcoded tube decappers from AltemisLab.From the one-tube-at-a-time Solo; to the adjustable, one-row-at-a-time Switch, up to … read more

Graduated cylinders are a common laboratory tool used for precise measuring of liquids. These seven helpful tips will ensure that measurements taken with a graduated cylinder are accurate an … read more

Because most tubes found in laboratories have rounded or conical shaped bottoms, a sturdy tube rack is necessary for hands-free work.With some exceptions, tube racks are designed to accommodate ver … read more

Graduated cylinders are critical pieces of laboratory equipment for accurately measuring liquids. When it comes to selecting the right graduated cylinder for your specific needs, two important fa … read more

An Erlenmeyer flask is a type of laboratory flask featuring a flat bottom, a conical body, and a cylindrical neck. It is named after the German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer who created it in 18601.  … read more

For a simple piece of lab equipment, purchasing a dry bath can be a complex and confusing experience.Most times, the misunderstanding is related to dry bath blocks.Mistakes happen because stock phot … read more

Over time, exposure to visible and UV light alters the molecular make-up and stability of things.Spend a few hours at the beach and your skin cells will reward or punish you with a tan or horrible b … read more

A digital microscope camera makes it possible to share the wonder and excitement of a hidden world.Digital microscope cameras come in many formats for capturing, interpreting, and displaying microsco … read more

Extracting nucleic acids for evaluation is a routine part of both research and diagnostic laboratory work.The process is often made far more complicated than necessary but entails three basic steps. … read more

A Lima bean, wet paper towel, plastic bag and a sunny spot on the windowsill is all it takes to witness the miracle of plant growth.This cheap plant growth incubator provides the key elements neede … read more

Scientific research laboratories produce an incredible amount of waste each year.A significant portion of lab waste is biohazard waste, which must be carefully sealed in biohazard bags for decontami … read more

When culturing and growing mammalian cells, everything utilized in the process must remain sterile to prevent contamination.Dedicated rooms and laminar flow biosafety cabinets help create a sterile … read more

Tube decappers by AltemisLab for 2D barcoded tubes are generating a lot of excitement and interest.For a humorous presentation that highlights some of the unique features, you may enjoy our recent L … read more

Conical centrifuge tubes are laboratory tubes with a cone shaped bottom for compacting sediment or concentrating reagents using a centrifuge.Conical centrifuge tubes can be as small as 0.2mL, like … read more

Working in a scientific laboratory can be hazardous to your health.Handling flammable solvents, submerging plastic tubes in liquid nitrogen, injecting small mammals with viruses are just a few of t … read more

Samples that are stored in tubes are easy to protect and preserve. Simply close the screw cap or snap cap to seal out impurities and prevent evaporation.Samples that are stored in multi-well plates … read more

Your ultra-low temperature freezer is one piece of lab equipment whose value is beyond comprehension.After personnel, making the right ultra-low temperature freezer choice is probably the most criti … read more

Opening and launching a new laboratory is a costly endeavor that requires significant grants and outside sources to fund.Unless a lab is taking over previously occupied space and inheriting aged, bu … read more

Laboratory rockers are a common piece of lab equipment used for gentle mixing of patient samples, washing and staining DNA or protein electrophoresis gels, and other applications. There are sev … read more

Electronic barcodes were created to reduce human input error and accelerate cataloging of items.1D, or one-dimensional barcodes, are strips of black lines with white spaces found on packaging which … read more

Liquid handling micropipettes are among the most common pieces of laboratory equipment used for preparing samples and running tests.Because pipettes are so frequently handled, a pipette should be c … read more

Gel electrophoresis is the process of using an electrical current to separate charged particles based on molecular weight and structure as they are pulled through a gel medium.Electrophoresis is com … read more

Nearly all laboratory work requires the use of one type of heating device or another. Heating can be used to create chemical changes, maintain favorable growth conditions, and evaluate how prod … read more