When it comes to basic laboratory instruments, most people don’t care how they work, they just want to know that they can unpack, plug and play. A few item … read more
Perhaps you too have noticed the unusual smell that emanates from a freshly opened conical tube? It has been described by some akin to a chlorine-like odor … read more
When we launched our first Google Adwords campaign, one of our most successful keywords was: incubator. We received hundreds of hits and dozens of phone … read more
We were recently invited by a large lab group to problem solve a situation they were facing as they prepared to move into newly renovated lab space. While … read more
Is it an understatement to say your minus-eighty freezer contains the culmination of your life’s work? Probably no less than $100,000 in samples and ex … read more
According to the dictionary, the most precise definition of “homogenize” means: “to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globule … read more
Unless your lab is one of the lucky few that can afford an automated pipetting machine, you can look forward to many hours of tedious liquid handling activ … read more
A well-known rule of thumb among educators is: “If you cannot break down a concept and explain it to an elementary school child, you probably do not unders … read more
They say necessity is the "Mother of Invention," but we think a strong familiarity with what you currently have AND a good listening ear are also important i … read more
One of the ways we add value to the world of research is by identifying products that enhance the lab experience by adding fresh color, fun or increased prod … read more
One of my favorite observations from marketing thought-leader Seth Godin, is the simple point that being remarkable means: "Doing something in a way that people … read more
Sometimes called dry baths or hot-blocks, these are standard pieces of equipment in most molecular biology laboratories. They are used to incubate samples, b … read more
