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26 Nov |
Epitope mapping is a process most commonly used in medicine and pharmaceuticals. Scientists can utilize this process, which identifies the binding sites of antibodies and antigens, to identify new diagnoses and develop new vaccines and therapeutics. This brief explanation of epitope mapping will give you a better understanding of the important role epitopes and epitope mapping plays […] |
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21 Nov |
Peptide synthesis is a highly delicate and complex process that can be quite a time consuming and requires extreme attention to detail. The process of solid-phase peptide synthesis, commonly abbreviated SPPS, is very minuscule and complex. As such, many laboratories are turning to automated microarray printers to help streamline the process. Below are just a […] |
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31 Oct |
Environmental safety is a growing concern for many people around the world. As such, the need for more accurate and reliable environmental analysis is also a pressing need. Scientists utilize automated liquid handling workstations for atomic fluorescence in environmental analysis. They can identify and analyze trace amounts of potentially volatile elements in water and soil samples. […] |
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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 […] |
