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Using Sex to Identify Mislabeled Samples

Gene expression microarrays generate extremely high amounts of transcriptomic data. These datasets may account for thousands of genes from hundreds of different individuals and...

The Current State of CRISPR/Cas9 Technology

CRISPR/Cas9, originally discovered in 1987 by a team of Japanese scientists and later refined by Jennifer Doudna in 2012, is a gene-editing tool that...

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Tips for the Efficient & Safe Use of Steam Autoclaves

Sterilization is at the backbone of a variety of laboratories and healthcare facilities, including hospitals, dental offices, and wet labs that work...

How Social Media Can Elevate Your Lab’s Visibility

Walk onto a random city bus and you’ll likely observe a sea of people glued to their phones, perusing social media. Staying...

ELN vs. LIMS Software: 3 Key Differences

It’s now recognized as best practice to integrate digital platforms that prepare and monitor laboratory workflows as well as track and trace...

Common Errors During Sample Preparation & How to Avoid Them

Each laboratory technique, from PCR and Western blot to fluorescence-assisted cell sorting and histochemical staining, has its own pitfalls. However, many common...