Nucleic acid extraction is the first step in the NGS sample prep protocol. Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that are essential to all known forms of life. They are composed of nucleotides, which are monomers made up of three components – a sugar, a phosphate and a nitrogenous base. The two main classes of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA. [...]
Ensuring the vaccines aren’t exposed to adverse temperatures will be the biggest challenge for the -80°C Pfizer vaccines Joe LaPorte is director of projects and regulatory at PHC Corporation of North America. Joe has over 30 years of international experience in the field of cold chain management and ultra-low refrigeration. He has served on the ENERGY STAR stakeholder committee for [...]
As cell culture has gained more importance in research, it has evolved—and the incubator has evolved along with it Carl earned his undergraduate degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Illinois and completed his master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Master of Biotechnology program. Prior to PHCNA, Carl was involved in various areas of biomedical research including cell [...]
A study has found that lateral flow tests detect COVID-19 with similar accuracy to laboratory-based PCR tests A new study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, University of Oxford, Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna, and the Medical University of Graz, has found that lateral flow tests detect COVID-19 with similar accuracy to laboratory-based PCR tests, providing they are [...]
Clinical labs should put these basic measures in place to reduce infection rates and prepare for continuity Safety Here are the basic safety measures clinical labs can take to prevent the spread of infection: Any staff member who becomes sick should stay home until they are asymptomatic. All staff should avoid spending time around other people who are sick. All [...]
Reliable storage and temperature monitoring are essential to maintain the cold chain and avoid catastrophic vaccine loss The key to successfully completing vaccination campaigns is safely storing the vaccines until they are administered. Every time vaccines encounter heat, cold, or light, they lose efficacy. In order to maintain an ideal environment, vaccines are often stored in dedicated refrigerators and freezers—or [...]
Key considerations when it comes to ultra-low temperature freezer performance, as well as creating the best cell culture environment What you need to know when buying an ultra-low temperature freezer What does BTU performance actually mean when evaluating an ultra-low temperature freezer? As the industry strives to develop more energy efficient freezers, it is important to be knowledgeable of British [...]
The purchase of a biological safety cabinet should be made with much consideration. These cabinets serve as the Primary Engineering Control, the first line of defense in providing personnel, environmental and/or product protection against biohazards and potentially harmful agents in laboratory, research, clinical and industrial settings. Laboratory safety starts with risk assessment, followed closely with engineering controls, the primary being [...]
While collecting samples is step one of any diagnostic procedure, storage is equally important. Without the right approach and lab equipment, scientists risk jeopardising the integrity of a sample and the results generated. So how do laboratories store samples correctly? It all depends on the type of sample collected and the environment in which it’s being stored. Below, we take [...]
When you trust your cells and cultures to an incubator, you need well-designed, properly functioning laboratory incubators to help you worry less. Your cells and cultures will grow well, contamination will occur less often, and maintenance will be simple and easy. With so many different incubators on the market today, there are many options from which to choose. Here [...]
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