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Think about how much trust is required every time medical professionals don a piece of PPE to confront an unknown situation.Billions of nitrile gloves are produced every year for use in research and … read more

One of the most basic pieces of laboratory equipment is the vortex mixer.Also called lab mixers, “vortex” describes the way liquids are made to rapidly swirl inside their containers to produce very … read more

While some cells need near perfect stillness to propagate and grow, other cells are stimulated by vigorous motion. Adherent cells are commonly grown in flat surfaced dishes, multiwell plates o … read more

Memmert is a German manufacturer of temperature-controlled equipment for a wide range of laboratory applications.The Memmert family includes CO2 incubators, general purpose incubators, humidity-cont … read more

It’s not even July and already requests for new laboratory freezers have been on the rise.Laboratory freezers die for several reasons, chief among them poor preventative care and maintenance. The mo … read more

These days, few retail establishments still ask their staff to mentally tally up customer purchases.Medical practices are moving patient records online to minimize error and improve transportability … read more

Carboys are the laboratory equivalent of a Gatorade cooler, although they usually contain liquids nobody would ever want poured over their head!Laboratory carboys are used to mix, store and transpor … read more

Let’s be honest. Laboratory glassware isn’t one of those innovative products known for a steady release of new and exciting features.Most laboratory glassware is made from heat and chemical resistan … read more

Gel electrophoresis is the process of using an electrical current to separate charged particles according to their molecular weight and structure as they are pulled through a gel medium.As the ions … read more

Of all the types of laboratory equipment we sell, nothing matches the mental challenge of designing a custom freezer rack solution.It starts by listening carefully to the customer’s needs and unders … read more

Many people answer this question narrowly: By storing the sample in a durable cryogenic vial that can withstand being deep frozen for months on end.In truth, safe storage of genetic material require … read more

All manufacturing industries struggle with clean and efficient garbage disposal.Scientific laboratories are notorious for producing waste, much of it hazardous biological material which requires spe … read more

Imagine trying to thread a needle while wearing a baseball mitt.That is how frustrating it can be retrieving sensitive tissue samples stored in some brands of laboratory freezer drawer racks. Stainl … read more

Replacing the water in your laboratory water bath with Lab Armor beads can significantly reduce contamination risks.Lab Armor beads are eco-friendly, low-maintenance metallic beads with excellent th … read more

Culturing and growing human cells is a basic activity done by many research laboratories.Growing human cells outside of the body is a delicate process which requires the right tools and conditions. … read more

The dreaded Western Blot is a good example of the "hurry up and wait" principle that makes laboratory science so....laborious. Once the blot has begun, the scientist is chained to their rock … read more

Whether your lab has a singular focus, or each bench performs different experiments, the lab manager bears the ultimate responsibility to keep everything organized.Color code your lab for efficiency … read more

Does your facility require routine validation of liquid handlers? Now you can test your robot’s accuracy in 10 seconds, on the spot, with the innovative Checkit Go.See how fast and easy it is to us … read more

Inside an incubator or anaerobic chamber!Well, now there is!Meet the Stratus, by Cerillo.The Stratus is just slightly larger than a single microplate and is built to withstand the most rugged environ … read more

This phrase begs the question: “Well then, what sort of cryogenic vial is this if it cannot be used in liquid nitrogen?”Not a week goes by that we are not asked to explain this seemingly odd disclai … read more

I was swabbed for Coronavirus on March 14th, 2020 by a poorly trained lab tech at a Baltimore hospital.To be fair, it was very early on in the pandemic and understandable that most people would not … read more

The pandemic has made mobility a key element in sustaining successful scientific research. To be tied to a shared, fixed piece of lab equipment can hamper a laboratory team from staying … read more

For decades, providing laboratories with their equipment and consumables has been a labor-intensive business that relies heavily on human capital. Lab suppliers and distributors engage s … read more

Whether building a new research lab or expanding an established laboratory it is necessary to purchase general laboratory equipment items to outfit the lab. What qualifies as general labora … read more