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OpenTrons January 18, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Researchers Engineer Animals with Ancient Genes The research is a major step forward for efforts to study the genetic basis of adaptation and evolution Scientists at the University of Chicago have created the first genetically modified animals containing reconstructed ancient genes, which they used to test the evolutionary effects of genetic changes that happened in the deep past on the animals’ biology and fitness. Read More Shopping for a New Immersion Circulator? What to Consider When Buying an Immersion Circulator Know what features to look for when purchasing a new immersion circulator Join Linda the lab manager and her team as they explore what some of the best immersion circulators can (and should) offer in this Lab Manager video sponsored by IKA. View Now Feature Article Biofuel Matchmaker: Finding the Perfect Algae for Renewable Energy Streamlined process speeds up algae strain selection, could lower biofuel production costs A dozen glass cylinders containing a potential payload of bright green algae are exposed to hundreds of multi-colored lights, which provide all of sunlight's natural hues. The tiny LEDs brighten and dim to mimic the outdoors' constantly changing conditions. Read More Management Tips What Makes a Great Leader? Confidence is the key to being a successful, creative leader According to a new study by Dina Krasikova, assistant professor of management at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the key to being a successful, creative leader is confidence. Krasikova, an expert in leadership, took a closer look at the modern workplace and noted that many factors lead to a productive, well-led team. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Fast TLC/MS for Banned Food Additives 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 Feature Article Light Powers New Chemistry for Old Enzymes The work is the first example of a reaction that employs light to activate new reactivity in an existing enzyme Enzymes are nature's tools for catalyzing life's essential reactions. Though unrivaled in their efficiency and selectivity, enzymes only carry out a narrow range of natural reactions, limiting their usefulness in modern organic synthesis. Read More Feature Article Monitoring Provides Information about the Life of Bacteria in Microdroplets The future rests in hundreds and thousands of microdroplets, whizzing through thin tubules of microfluidic devices In the future, it will be possible to carry out tests of new drugs on bacteria much more efficiently using microfluidic devices, since each of the hundreds and thousands of droplets moving through the microchannels can act as separate incubators. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Bromate Determination in Water and Drinking Water Photometric determination versus ion chromatography Learn how photometric principles can simplify your bromate detection and eliminate many of the problems encountered with traditional ion chromatography-based methods. Download the FREE white paper and learn how to simplify your water testing eBook Biological Safety Cabinet Resource Guide Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are enclosures that protect users and the environment from biohazards by removing particulates and aerosolized pathogens from the work area through HEPA filtration, then recirculate or exhaust the purified air, hence, cleansing the workspace air. In this resource you'll find: Questions to ask when purchasing a new BSC Maintenance tips Expert advice on care, use, and maintenance Featured products and new offerings Download your FREE eBook Feature Article Synthetic Stem Cells Could Offer Therapeutic Benefits, Reduced Risks Researchers fabricated a cell-mimicking microparticle from poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA, a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer Researchers have developed a synthetic version of a cardiac stem cell. These synthetic stem cells offer therapeutic benefits comparable to those from natural stem cells and could reduce some of the risks associated with stem cell therapies. Additionally, these cells have better preservation stability and the technology is generalizable to other types of stem cells. Read 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 DNA Evidence Needs Statistical Back-Up How do forensic scientists deal with complex DNA evidence found at crime scenes? A researcher has now developed new statistical models to analyze them DNA evidence is often believed to be a damning evidence, which leaves no space for uncertainty. In reality it is very difficult to say to what degree some piece of evidence can support a case against a crime suspect. That's why forensic experts need statistical models to give weight to DNA evidence. Read More 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. Neeb, Publisher © Copyright 2017 Lab Manager a division of LabX Media Group. All Rights Reserved Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy

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