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Tips for Running Western Blots

One of the most used techniques in biology and biochemistry, Western blots are also one of the hardest techniques to master. Though every experiment...

Going Green: Does Using -70°C Affect Sample Storage

Ultra-low temperature storage is a staple of laboratory life. Nearly every scientist leans on safe and protected long-term sample storage afforded by lab freezers,...

4 Tips for Shipping Samples from Your Lab

Shipping samples is a necessary process for many laboratory facilities across the world. While some ship samples more than others, specific key SOPs should...

What to Look for in a Custom Label

It is possible that, when initiating a new laboratory application or SOP, current methods of sample identification do not meet the new requirements of...

Tips for Improving Label Adhesion Performance

Sample identification systems are an integral part of all laboratory workflows. Optimized systems typically rely on either barcode and/or RFID labels; however, without the...

4 Tips for Labeling Histology Tissue Cassettes

Histology is a necessary element of medical and research laboratories. Physicians rely on histochemical staining analysis to confirm diagnoses and provide patients with prognostic...

Labeling Gram Stains in the Lab

Gram staining is one of the oldest and most commonly used techniques in bacteriology. Dating back to 1884, gram stains were used for the...

4 Tips for Labeling Microscope Slides

Microscopy is one of the oldest techniques in biomedical research, dating back to the 16th century. As labs continue to grow, so too does...

3 Tips for Testing Your Labels in the Lab

Once an identification system is designed, it’s important to test it beforehand to ensure that it works as intended, with as few errors as...

How Labels Can Help Fill Efficiency Gaps in the Lab

In order to address efficiency gaps in the lab, innovation is necessary to increase productivity while minimizing errors. There are four different kinds of...

Vial & Microtube Identification Made Easy

Conical tubes and vials are an essential component of every biomedical lab, used in almost every experiment. These common containers are used throughout laboratories...

How Do I Know if I Made a Labeling Error?

Across scientific laboratories and healthcare facilities, identification errors, such as mislabeled specimens, often occur enough to pose serious risks to both patient safety and...

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4 Tips for Designing Scientific Figures for Manuscripts

Scientific figures form the backbone of communication between researchers. Ideas and supporting evidence are primarily shared not only through text and speech...

Tips for Avoiding Errors During Phlebotomy Specimen Collection

Phlebotomy is a critical facet of patient care and research. However, mix-ups and errors caused during blood draws can lead to potentially...

2 is Better than 1: Upcoming High-Tech Anti-Counterfeiting Measures to Apply Alongside Barcodes

Counterfeiting is an ongoing problem across nearly every industry, including healthcare, where unlicensed third parties can produce counterfeit...

5 Tips for Handling Photosensitive Reagents

Phototoxicity can be a critical issue for those working with fluorescence, luminescence, and any other light-sensitive chemicals and cell cultures. Unfortunately, most...