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OpenTrons January 24, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Treated Carbon Pulls Radioactive Elements From Water Researchers develop unique sorbents, target Fukushima accident site Researchers at Rice University and Kazan Federal University in Russia have found a way to extract radioactivity from water and said their discovery could help purify the hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated water stored after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident. Read More Shopping for a New Stirrer? What to Consider When Purchasing a New Stirrer Purchasing a new stirrer may not be as straightforward as you think Join Linda the lab manager and her team as they review what features the best stirrers can, (and should) offer in this short video sponsored by IKA. Read More Feature Article Captured on Video: DNA Nanotubes Build a Bridge between Two Molecular Posts Research may lead to new lines of direct communication with living cells In a microscopic feat that resembled a high-wire circus act, Johns Hopkins University researchers have coaxed DNA nanotubes to assemble themselves into bridge-like structures arched between two molecular landmarks on the surface of a lab dish and also captured examples of this unusual nanoscale performance on video. Read More Management Tips Rewards and Recognition Leaders are tasked with the responsibility of attracting and maintaining talented individuals as satisfied employees To alleviate the stress level of their workforces and boost morale, those in charge must look for ways to acknowledge their staffs’ efforts and contributions. This is often achieved through various rewards and recognition practices that are set in place. Read More Resource Guide Laboratory Vacuum Reference Guide Along with electricity, water and compressed air, vacuum is a utility that is required for most labs. Download this guide to learn more about: Basic vacuum principles Applications in laboratory work Requirements for specific disciplines Vacuum system types, advantages, and disadvantages Key selection criteria Download your FREE resource guide Feature Article Fungus as Fertilizer? Researchers Find It's Even Better Than First Thought It’s a match made in plant heaven Several years ago, Brock University researchers discovered that a certain type of fungus could potentially make a good natural fertilizer to replace the chemical-laden options that are typically used. Now, the researchers have found that this nitrogen-supplying fungus is even more efficient because it can receive energy from the plants, making their relationship self-sustaining. Read More Feature Article How Bacteria Survive Antibiotic Treatment Newly discovered molecular mechanisms show how bacteria manage to survive antibiotic treatment and cause recurrent infections Scientists around the world are working hard to win the battle against multi-resistant bacteria. A new publication from the BASP Centre, University of Copenhagen, now presents how even sensitive bacteria often manage to survive antibiotic treatment as so-called 'persister cells.' Read More White Papers and Application Notes A Simple, Low-Cost Approach to Improving ICP Productivity Most ICP systems incorporate an autosampler. With these systems there is a significant delay between the time when the autosampler probe enters the sample and the time when the sample reaches the nebulizer. There is a similar delay between the time when the probe enters the rinse solution and the time when the rinse solution reaches the nebulizer. Learn more about: How to reduce sample-to-sample time Improving washout, especially with "sticky" elements How to increase productivity by up to 30% Download the FREE application note to learn more White Papers and Application Notes Evaporator Technology for Academic Science Departments Looking for evaporator technology that suits the specific needs of your academic lab? The EZ-2 centrifugal evaporator from Genevac is used by hundreds of university and college groups in chemistry, pharmacology, biology, natural product, and environmental science departments worldwide to concentrate or completely dry samples. Benefiting from a suite of pre-programmed methods, the EZ-2 evaporator has proven particularly popular in multi-user academic environments. Click HERE to learn more Feature Article Improving Food Safety Testing Methods Agencies and consumers demand more vigilance...and that takes new technology “With global food safety testing services projected to reach nearly $20 billion by 2022, the food industry is met with increasing demands from both the consumer and regulatory agencies to maintain a safe food product,” says Lynette Johnston, food safety extension associate at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Read More Feature Article Scientists Uncover the Genetic History of Cocoa in Brazil Study details the genetic structure and molecular diversity of the varieties of cocoa grown in the state of Bahia for over 200 years and identifies trees resistant to witch's broom The saga of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) in southern Bahia is part of Brazil's economic and cultural history. Brazil was once the world's second-largest cocoa producer and now ranks sixth. After more than 20 years of exile from the global market, cocoa growers were able to resume exports of the commodity only in 2015. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Fast TLC/MS for Banned Food Additives TLC/CMS analysis on a single quadrupole mass spectrometer Fast detection of seven Sudan Dyes in chili powder is possible with no sample preparation via a TLC plate reader coupled with a compact mass spectrometer. Learn more about: How TLC-CMS can be used to detect carcinogens in food products The advantages of the Plate Express TLC plate reader for sample analysis in 30 seconds or less How to take advantage of mass spectrometry in the food and beverage industry Download your FREE application note OpenTrons 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. 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