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25 Sep |
The human body is a complex ecosystem consisting of many moving, interdependent parts. Like every organ, muscle, and cell, vitamin D has a valuable part to play in the overall health and wellbeing of an individual. Though microscopic, the important role of vitamin D is not one that anyone should overlook. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D […] |
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09 Sep |
Despite our many individual differences, there is one thing that binds all living beings: DNA. Throughout history, our knowledge of DNA and its impact on many industries has consistently grown. Today, scientists in multiple fields utilize our knowledge of DNA and DNA sequencing technologies to gain insight into who we are as human beings and […] |
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09 Sep |
Many factors can affect the outcome of data in a laboratory setting. Perhaps the most common factor is the contamination of lab samples. Contamination can occur during various points in the lab process. However, there are measures you can take and protocols you can establish to reduce this risk and avoid contamination in lab samples. Automate […] |
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29 Aug |
Automated liquid handling equipment sees applications across a wide range of industries. The field of forensics prominently uses various forms of liquid handling equipment, including DNA extraction and next-generation library sequencing equipment. Below, you’ll learn more about how forensic scientists use automated liquid handling. It allows them to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault […] |
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07 Aug |
Used to purify samples and isolate elements, various methods of extraction are extremely important in the chemical analysis process. These processes can be quite complex, but it is important to understand these methods and the role they play in many industries. Below is a breakdown of the processes used in liquid-liquid extraction and solid-liquid extraction as well […] |
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01 Aug |
BASF Advanced Research Initiative at Harvard, co-director of the Harvard Kavli Institute for BioNano Science & Technology, and director of the Harvard Materials Research Science & Engineering Center. NAS, NAE, American academy arts and sciences 1. Good evening Dr. Weitz – thanks for doing this. I hope you’re enjoying our meeting so far, and […] |
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18 Jul |
Introducing automation to a lab can feel daunting. When you spend time implementing and optimizing protocols by hand, it can be difficult to imagine relinquishing that control over to a robot. However, the benefits to switching over far outweigh any lingering hesitation. Here are some ways automation can improve your lab. 1. Frees […] |
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09 Jul |
With the 29th International Symposium of Human Identification firmly setting itself on the horizon. Aurora reflected on the past year within DNA forensics. The past year had seen many interesting events; controversial acts being upheld such as California’s ‘DNA on arrestees’ to high profile cases such as the infamous golden state killer being solved […] |
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22 Apr |
Aurora Biomed launches a new Atomic Absorption Spectrometer with Improved Optics Aurora is excited to announce the launch of their newest atomic absorption spectrometer, the TRACE 1800 AAS at Pittcon 2014. This flexible instrument comes in a variety of configurations for analysis by flame, graphite furnace, and vapor hydride generation offering great improvements to laboratory […] |
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12 Apr |
Aurora Instruments launches a compact liquid handling system for genomics applications Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSA™ 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing […] |
