How AIDS Spread Across North America; Neoparticle Synthesis; Making Milk Chocolate Better; and more

 

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Waters November 07, 2016 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Findings Show How AIDS Spread Across North America A new technique that allowed researchers to analyze genetic material from serum samples of HIV patients taken before AIDS was known provides a glimpse into the beginnings of the epidemic Researchers at the University of Arizona and the University of Cambridge in the UK have reconstructed the origins of the AIDS pandemic in unprecedented detail. Read More Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies VACUUBRAND Vaccubrand Management Tips Taking a Conscious Approach to Your Hiring Practices Solving the hiring problems of the 21st century requires a spirited, connected system Many companies—from multinational mega-corporations to neighborhood markets—are still using outdated hiring techniques. Clinging to the ways of the past when constructing a workforce leads to high turnover, stagnant engagement from staff, and quarterly reports in the red. Read More Feature Article Mutant Plants Reveal Temperature Sensor Discovery might allow scientists to create crop varieties better suited to warming world Scientists at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and Washington University in St. Louis have just learned that plant light sensors also respond to temperature. Read More Thermo Fisher Scientific Can Your Q-TOF Keep Pace With Your Needs? To keep pace with the increasing demands of a modern laboratory, you need innovative solutions that give you more for your money. Can your Q-TOF? If you’re performing routine, small-molecule analyses, it may be time to can your Q-TOF and switch to a powerful, affordable Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™ or Q Exactive Focus MS. Learn More OpenTrons OpenTrons Feature Article New Technique Reveals Powerful "Patchy" Approach to Nanoparticle Synthesis Scientists use 3D visualization to map striking and transformative nanoscale surface structures Patches of chain-like molecules placed across nanoscale particles can radically transform the optical, electronic, and magnetic properties of particle-based materials. Read More Feature Article Scientists Discover How to Make Milk Chocolate Have Dark Chocolate Health Benefits with No Bitter Taste Consumer testing of 80 subjects who compared samples of milk chocolates with and without peanut extracts showed that the fortified chocolates were liked as well as the untreated milk chocolate Dark chocolate can be a source of antioxidants in the diet, but many consumers dislike the bitter flavor. The taste of milk chocolate is more appealing to a greater number of consumers, but it doesn’t have the same antioxidants properties as dark chocolate. Read More Lab Manager Infographic Components of a Successful PCR PCR is a three-step, cyclic process, where new strands of DNA are created through successive rounds of denaturation, annealing, and extension using the enzyme DNA polymerase. PCR can fail for various reasons, in part due to its sensitivity to contamination causing amplification of spurious DNA products. Learn more about: Tips for successful preparation of the master mix Advice in the event of no or low amplification How to manage non-specific amplifications Troubleshooting smeared bands Download the FREE infographic. eBook Cold Storage Resource Guide All the tools you need to find the best cold storage solution quickly and easily. Choosing the correct cold storage solution isn't easy; find out more about how to protect your valuable samples in this free Lab Manager eBook. In this resource you'll find: Questions to ask when purchasing cold storage equipment Maintenance tips to keep your freezers running smoothly Expert advice on set-up, care, and monitoring Featured products and new offerings Download your FREE eBook. Feature Article Asthma Research Unexpectedly Yields New Treatment Approach for Inherited Enzyme Disease The study results address Gaucher's disease, which is caused by a genetic glitch in cell structures called lysosomes that process fats and remove cellular waste Experiments designed to reveal how a protein protects the lungs from asthma-related damage suggest a new way to treat a rare disease marked by the inability of cells to break down fats. Read More Waters About Us | Contact Us | Advertising | Sign in or Register To Subscribe: Sign up for a subscription to Lab Manager For Editorial: Pam Ahlberg, Editor-in-Chief For Business and Partnership Opportunities: Edward R. Neeb, Publisher © Copyright 2016 Lab Manager a division of LabX Media Group. All Rights Reserved Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy

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