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Microbial Fingerprints: Exploring the Microbiome's Contribution to Forensic Evidence

Microbiome analysis can be used to establish the geographic location of a criminal event. Read more here.

31 May 2023

What are Stress Granules?

Stress granules are aggregates that are made up of protein and RNA molecules. Read more here.

31 May 2023

Cellular Choreographers: the Chromosomal Passenger Complex

The chromosomal passenger complex is one of the highly conserved hetero-tetrameric complexes. Learn more in this in-depth article.

31 May 2023

Exploring Miniaturization and Automation of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Workflows

In this article, explore how Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the biological and medical sciences, offering superior throughput and greater affordability.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

Achieving Maximum Sample Integrity by Automated Sample Storage and Cold Sorting of Clinical Research Samples in the Lab

This article summarizes an automated, high-density sample storage and sorting system implemented at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, led by Head of Laboratory Dr. Debora Lucarelli.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

Overcoming the Challenges of Manual Pipettes Using Automated Liquid Handling

This article summarizes how you can reignite your love for benchwork and overcome the challenges of manual pipettes using automated liquid handling solutions.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

Using liquid handlers for Gateway® Cloning, PCR Amplification and Nextera Library Generation

This article explores the successful miniaturization of molecular biology reaction volumes via mosquito® LV for Gateway® Cloning, PCR Amplification and Nextera Library Generation.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

How Can Multi-Purpose Technologies Tackle the Laboratory Space Issue?

Learn how embracing multi-purpose technologies and liquid handling automation solutions are now imperative for any laboratory, from small to large.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

Making Lab Automation Work Through COVID and Beyond

Global disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic means that research has been delayed and supply chains may be unstable for the foreseeable future, therefore making lab automation work through COVID and beyond is more critical than ever.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

What Can We Learn from 3D Cell Cultures for Research and Development and Personalized Medicine?

Organoids and 3D cell cultures are key factors for research and development and personalized medicine applications, but to realize their full potential more automated and high throughput methods are needed.

From SPT Labtech 30 May 2023

Automating CRISPR-Based Cell Line Development

Increased need for faster high-throughput CRISPR-based cell-line development and improved screening in pharmaceuticals are encouraging research facilities and companies towards lab automation.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 23 May 2023

High-Resolution Accurate Mass-Spectrometry (HRAMS): An Overview

High-resolution accurate mass spectrometry (HRAMS) is a well-established analytical technique used across several scientific fields.

18 May 2023

Restoring the Ocean's Ecosystem Using Aquaculture

Although human activities such as aquaculture typically aim at exploiting ocean resources, emerging strategies are also hoping to restore key species and ecological functions to degraded habitats.

18 May 2023

What is Environmental Forensic Microscopy?

Environmental Forensic Microscopy (EFM) is a multidisciplinary sub-division of forensic science that can also analyze complex environmental research questions by combining microscopy techniques with analytical and forensic methods.

18 May 2023

Investigating the Importance of Sustainability in Analytical Chemistry

Green analytical chemistry is a discipline that has evolved from traditional analytical chemistry that focuses on developing methods and techniques that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

18 May 2023

Revolutionizing the Field of Soil Science

The field of soil science is undergoing rapid changes thanks to emerging molecular and computational technologies.

17 May 2023

Using GC-MS to Analyze the Flavors in Fruit

Here, we discuss how fruit flavor profiles are being established with GC-MS, which is helping to ensure the quality and safety of fruit products.

17 May 2023

Body Farms; An Overview of Their Purpose in Forensic Science

The term "body farm" refers to a type of outdoor research facility in which human remains are left to decompose in a variety of environmental conditions naturally.

17 May 2023

Combining Proteomics and Genomics to Eliminate Disease

Combining both genomics and proteomics is a significant benefit for many reasons, as this comprehensive approach can cover all disease associations within the body and reveal many biological targets for drug development.

16 May 2023