2025-11-26T14:31:15Z
Science of Thanksgiving: From Food Safety to Golden Perfection
With Thanksgiving approaching and laboratories across the country making plans for the holiday break, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the remarkable science behind the centerpiece that graces millions of tables – turkey.
Whether you spend your days running PCR assays or managing procurement for research facilities, that bird on your holiday table also represents a fascinating intersection of food safety protocols, biochemistry and culinary science that would make any lab professional
2025-10-16T19:45:39Z
Lab Horror Stories (and How to Prevent Them)
Picture this: it’s 11:45 pm on the eve of All Hallows’ — the lab is dim, the hum of the hood is your only companion, and one dropped tube in the dark sends a pool of liquid into your reagent rack. That single slip spawns a cascade of doom — cross-contamination, ruined assays and an overnight panic scramble. Welcome to the haunted house of laboratory life!
Below are a few real-world lab “horror stories” (or near-misses) and the science-backed ways to exorcise them — with f
2025-10-02T14:46:13Z
World Animal Day 2025: One Planet, Shared Future
Every year on October 4, people around the globe pause for World Animal Day — a moment to celebrate the creatures that share our planet and to recommit to protecting them. In 2025, the theme feels especially urgent: biodiversity is under pressure, and the choices we make this decade will echo for generations. From city parks to coastal marshes, wildlife enriches our lives, stabilizes ecosystems, and even underpins the economy through agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. Protecting animals isn�
2025-09-16T14:36:14Z
What is a Vortex Mixer? A Lab-Ready Guide for Beginners
Vortex mixers are compact benchtop tools that quickly blend small liquid volumes by creating a whirlpool inside tubes. This guide covers how they work (touch vs. continuous), common uses, how they differ from shakers, key types (analog/digital, single/multi-tube), and safe operating tips.
This blog covers:
what a vortex mixer is;
how it compares to other mixing tools;
and where it fits into everyday lab work.
You’ll learn about the different types of vortex mixers, when to u
2025-08-28T11:37:38Z
What Is Cytology? Exploring Cell-Based Research and Lab Essentials
Cytology in the Lab: How Scientists Study Cells and Grow Cultures
Cytology, the study of cells, is a foundational discipline in biology and biomedical science. A major part of cytology involves cell culturing — the process of growing cells in a controlled laboratory environment. Through cell culture, scientists can observe how cells behave, respond to stimuli or interact with other cells, pathogens and drugs.
Cell culturing is essential in modern science for cancer research