Read Sterilab’s guide on PCR plate seals, which explains how to choose the right seal and how to apply the seal
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An explanation piece on nucleic acid extraction technology, and what the magnetic bead extraction method is.
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Cryovial
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Which is best for you when it comes to pipetting?
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Sterilab’s guide to automating your laboratory
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An overview of how cryovials are stored in liquid nitrogen
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Since the reagent plate's invention in 1951, it has become essential in many applications; including clinical diagnostics, molecular biology and cell biology, . We discuss whether we can reuse and recycle reagent plates, and explore some of the issues.
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Recently, Researchers at the University of Exeter have estimated that lab plastic waste for scientific research is estimated to be five and a half million tonnes generated globally.
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A guide to how supply chain issues are affecting the prices of laboratory consumables
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We explore the consequence of getting an air bubble in your pipette tip and what you should do next.
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There have been ongoing issues with the supply chains of goods and services and particularly in relation to the supply of Laboratory and health care supplies. These were first reported at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with further complications from the Brexit withdrawal process.
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During the pandemic there were reports of supply chain issues with a number of healthcare basics and lab supplies. Scientists were scrambling to source key items such as platesand filter tips. These issues have dissipated for some, however, there are still reports of suppliers offering long lead times and difficulties with sourcing items.
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Even the most experienced scientist can sometimes do with a reminder of good practice in pipetting…
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Practical ways to keep the plastic waste in your laboratory at a minimum
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A very interesting post by Matt Hancock Department of Health and Social Care…
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Another worrying trend is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic…
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As more emerges about the impact of Covid-19 (Sars-CoV2) we are beginning to…
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Budget constraints sometimes means we are pushed towards the cheapest offering…
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When time is in critically short supply, Point of Care technology can relieve some…
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Most NHS Trusts know that they need to look at their urinalysis, whether…
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