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How to Make the Most of Lab Tapes in the Laboratory

Lab tapes are ubiquitous throughout most academic and industrial laboratories, often used for quick and easy labeling of boxes and other storage containers. Not...

Personal Protective Equipment & Keeping Lab Personnel Safe

Researchers, technicians, and students working in scientific research labs must wear various personal protective equipment, depending on the task they are performing, due to...

How to Optimize the Re-Identification of Histology Slides for Pathology labs

Hospitals collect tissue samples for a variety of purposes, from providing an accurate diagnosis to determining predictive and prognostic factors associated with a multitude...

What You Need to Consider When Labeling Samples for Growth & Proliferation Assays

Growth and proliferation assays are some of the most widely used measurements across biological research labs. Nearly every lab, whether they’re working with E....

How to Effectively Transition Into a Lab Management Role

Transitioning from working at the bench into a lab management role can seem daunting. The skills that made you excel at bench work may...

Breakthrough: GA International Announces the Launch of Histo-PinTAG for the Re-Identification of Microscope Slides

Summary: GA International has developed a unique label designed for the re-identification of microscope slides by consulting facilities and digital pathology labs. GA International is...

How to Optimize the Implementation of a New Sample Identification System

Deciding to implement a new sample identification system doesn’t have to be complicated; however, getting it right does take a bit of planning and...

The History of Cell Lines in Biological Research

Cell lines are a necessary tool in the arsenal of almost everyone who studies human diseases. Though it remains debatable whether these cell lines...

What Should You do When You Encounter a Mislabeled Specimen

You’re working late in the lab one day, open the liquid nitrogen Dewars, and pull out a box of vials containing cell lines of...

How Long Can You Store Samples in the Freezer?

It’s an age-old question everyone who has ever worked with frozen cells and samples has asked: how long can I keep my stuff in...

3 Practical Tips for Sample Tracking in the Laboratory

Sample tracking in the laboratory can be optimized by implementing cloud-based laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and inventory management systems alongside barcode and/or RFID...

The Ins & Outs of Labeling for Sterile Environments

Sterile environments are essential to nearly all biologic laboratories, acting as the first line of defense against contamination buildup when performing cell culture. These...

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How to Prevent Burnout in the Lab

Burnout is a potential issue in any work environment, especially the lab. It has far-ranging consequences on employee safety and work productivity due to...

Effectively Brainstorming in the Lab

Brainstorming as a group is one of the most recognized methods of generating new ideas. From high school and university to the highest levels...

5 Proven Strategies for Optimizing Laboratory Practices

Laboratories, whether engaged in medical research, quality control, or academic exploration, all share a fundamental need for clarity, precision, and adherence to rigorous standards....

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...