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When searching for laboratory equipment, almost nothing tops the simple vortex mixer when it comes to value.Much of the activities that take place in a life science laboratory involve some form of m … read more

No matter what type of life-science laboratory you operate, a centrifuge plays a critical role in sample preparation.A laboratory centrifuge applies centrifugal forces to separate the sample into co … read more

In the beginning, there was the single PCR tube.Because good things multiply, it was not long before someone realized you could string PCR tubes together into strips of 8 or 12 PCR tubes (amazing!)W … read more

Every day, histopathology labs collect one-of-a-kind tissue samples from patients. The value of such samples extends beyond their immediate diagnostic use.It is the duty of these labs to protect and … read more

The Delta variant has reawakened the need for COVID testing and once again there is a surge in the demand for sterile micro tubes with a tight screw-cap closure.Microtubes are typically identified a … read more

While the first ten months of the pandemic brought the supply of micro pipettes to a screeching halt, among today’s greatest shortages are serological pipettes.And nobody seems to know why, when exa … read more

The saying “smile at the world and the world will smile back” applies everywhere except when it comes to multichannel pipetting.The last thing a lab scientist wants to see is the tell-tale “smile” i … read more

Specialized environment equipment is needed to perform many common molecular biology procedures.Growing mammalian cells requires, at a minimum, a 37-degree incubator with the ability to control the … read more

Rightfully so, scientists worry how changes to their supplies will impact the quality of their research.Seemingly minor deviations in plastic thickness or surface treatment can alter the way cells g … read more

What if you could extract DNA in under thirty minutes with no magnetic beads, no silica columns and no harsh solvents?All current methodologies for extracting DNA are complex, time consuming and inv … read more

Dog food, hemp, candy, fruits, plants – pretty much any organic material that can fit into a 50mL tube or smaller can be prepared for downstream applications quickly using this powerful homogenizer. … read more

The fastest way to accurately perform a large number of diagnostic tests is with a programmable automation robot. Laboratory automation robots can be a simple liquid handling device designed to acce … read more

Don’t be fooled by his happy face… The Stratus is ready to kick some serious molecular biology assay! The Straus is a tiny absorbance microplate reader with a footpri … read more

Not a day goes by that we do not field requests for sterile 250mL conical bottom centrifuge tubes.Prior to the COVID pandemic inquiries for these oddly shaped centrifuge tubes were infrequent but ha … read more

Accuracy and reproducibility are two key measurements of any scientific study or test. Laboratories go to great lengths to train their personnel in proper pipetting techniques to reduce … read more

Another casualty of the global ramp up of COVID-19 testing are reagent reservoirs for robotic liquid handlers.Like filter tip pipette tips, 2mL screw-cap tubes and 50mL conical tubes – there ju … read more

Anyone who has worked in a research laboratory is familiar with the purpose of a lab homogenizer.To unlock the genetic secrets hidden in a sample, be it bone, brain, tissue, plant or any other organ … read more

We have a long-standing tradition at Stellar Scientific of keeping product options minimal as to not overwhelm customers with many similar choices.Ultimately, our goal is to deliver the best custome … read more

The protocols for conducting a SalivaDirect test calls for a collection tube that meets several specific requirements. The saliva collection tube must be sterile and it must have dimen … read more

In the world of laboratory microscopes, Motic microscopes are distinguished for their brilliant image clarity and affordability.Motic microscopes can be found in high-schools, community colleges, un … read more

The demand for both 96 well PCR plates and 384 well PCR plates has skyrocketed in step with increased testing for SARS-CoV-2.Companies of all sizes are scrambling to locate new suppliers to augment … read more

In the USA and around the world, laboratories are dealing with a serious shortage of pipette tips with a special filter, or barrier, to prevent aerosol contamination.In large part, this sudden short … read more

Since World War Two there has not been a marshalling of supply chain forces like what is about to happen with the rollout of the new vaccines for Coronavirus. The Pfizer vaccine must be stored at a … read more

While the best time to select a viral transport media is prior to opening a COVID-19 testing lab, switching to Longhorn PrimeStore MTM® at any point will lower the total operating costs significantl … read more