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How Shopping for Laboratory Needs has Changed  Supply shopping for research and other professional applications requires careful consideration. It’s becoming increasingly common to grab hous … read more

Some Things to Consider Before You Shop  Most of us have seen them… Some of us have used them. However, the dissecting microscope (also known as a stereo microscope) is not really a popular … read more

Choosing a PCR plate isn't always easy  Modern laboratories use so many types of PCR that it’s easy to get confused- hot start, real time, multiplex, etc. There are so many variations now an … read more

Why would I want to use equipment inside of a CO2 incubator in the first place?  All cell culture scientists know that the incubator is the key to maintaining biological conditions for cells … read more

Petri dishes are circular vessels made of highly visible glass or polystyrene with a fitted lid that are used for microbiology experiments.Petri dishes can be as small as three and a half centimeters … read more

Once upon a time, glass test tubes were the only laboratory tools available for conducting colorimetric assays.The invention of the microplate, or microtiter plate in the early 1950’s helped launch … read more

There is little doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic radically changed the way scientists and laboratories shop for and purchase lab supplies.Prior to 2020, company representatives could be seen “walki … read more

Gloves are one of those polarizing lab items. Either people couldn't care less what they've got on their hands ("A glove is a glove"), or there are so many likes and tastes that the lab looks like a " … read more

A cuvette is a clear container made to hold solutions for spectrophotometric analysis.Cuvettes are typically made from either plastic, glass or quartz – materials that are low absorbing and permit l … read more

Fans of the Curious George series will remember the episode where George turns a satchel of newspapers into paper boats that merrily float along a little stream.Of course, as everyone knows, the mom … read more

When scaling up production of suspension cells or biomass, laboratories are challenged to maximize capacity without losing scarce floor space.A stackable shaking incubator provides a simple solutio … read more

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