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How Swiss Cheese Can Help You Avoid Errors in the Lab

Errors occur every day in healthcare institutions and research facilities. Medical lab errors can be very costly, setting hospitals back hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars...

Labeling in Histology

Histology, the study of the anatomy of cells and tissues, is an important field of research used by researchers and physicians. While researchers seek...

A Brief History of Histology

Histology is one of the most varied fields of research, with a host of practical applications. Scientists have used the histological staining of tissues...

Artificial Intelligence in the Clinic: Separating Fact from Fiction

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a popular topic ever since it was introduced in 1956 by John McCarthy. It quickly captured the imagination of...

How to Use Labels in Your Growing Cannabis Business

With medicinal as well as recreational cannabis being legalized across North America in recent years, the industry has seen tremendous growth. However, while this has...

Maintaining Your Bank of Cell Lines – 4 Simple Tips

As any lab will attest, organizing your bank of cell lines is key to ensuring that your research runs smoothly and efficiently. However, this...

The Scope of Labeling Errors in the Clinic – Part 2

Healthcare institutions tend to use diverse systems for labeling specimens, each incorporating fail-safes at different levels of collection and processing. Many hospitals practice the Swiss cheese...

Why Legalization Matters for Cannabis Research in Canada

Canada has recently passed new legislation legalizing cannabis throughout the country. Lineups at government-regulated stores were seen all over the country, with people eagerly...

Cold Storage Labeling Solutions

Not all labels are made to withstand the same temperature range, so it’s imperative that you choose the correct ones when considering cold storage...

Proper Labeling in the Lab – Do’s and Don’ts

We’re all familiar with the devastating consequences that can occur when critical information is mishandled in the clinic: the patient or sample ID is...

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Le défi de l’étiquetage cryogénique: résolu avec CryoSTUCK® et DYMO® 550 au Laboratoire vivant

Antécédent du client Le Laboratoire vivant de l’Institut thoracique de Montréal...

GA International (LabTAG) and AgileBio introduce Seamless Dymo® LabelWriter™ 550 Labeling Integration with LabCollector

GA International, operating under its LabTAG brand, is pleased to announce the integration of the reliable Dymo®...

Cryo Labeling Challenge: Solved with CryoSTUCK® & DYMO® 550 at the Living Lab

Customer Background The Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) Living Lab is located at the Glen site...