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View Online December 29, 2016 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars 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 Researchers report a method that expands the realm of enzyme reactivity to a non-natural reaction and allows organic chemists to access the high selectivities offered by enzymes. Read More On Demand Webinar – Available Now Labs of the Future: Transforming Research Labs into Sustainable Spaces Scientists, facility managers, and many others have increasingly realized that it is possible to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of laboratories without compromising the integrity of research. As an attendee, you will learn more about: The current environmental impact of common laboratory practices How to reduce your environmental impact Sustainable laboratory practices Click here to register for this FREE webinar Feature Article Large Genome Study IDs Potential Virulence Factors to Discriminate New Species Researchers identify features that differentiate among F. tularensis and other novel clinical and environmental Francisella isolates The virulent pathogen that causes the disease tularemia, or “rabbit fever,” is considered a potential bioweapon. Through a new study of the coccobacillus Francisella, researchers are working to use DNA markers to discern related but relatively harmless species as they are identified and to provide a means to distinguish them from the harmful F. tularensis. Read More Management Tips Bad Bosses Come in Two Forms: Dark or Dysfunctional New framework of behaviors could help reduce stress for employees Bad bosses generally come in two forms. There are the dysfunctional ones, like Michael Scott from the TV series The Office; then there are the dark ones, like Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street. 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 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 Cleaning Chromium from Drinking Water Engineering team uses electricity to remove dangerous metal “The health effects are quite well-known. It’s very potent as an inhaled contaminant, but in drinking water chromium-6 definitely has a negative impact on human health,” said Daniel Giammar, the Walter E. Browne Professor of Environmental Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Read More Feature Article Scientists Build Bacteria-Powered Battery on Single Sheet of Paper Researchers have created a bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper that can power disposable electronics The manufacturing technique reduces fabrication time and cost, and the design could revolutionize the use of bio-batteries as a power source in remote, dangerous, and resource-limited areas. Read More Shopping for a New Balance? What to Consider When Buying a Balance Find the features to look for when purchasing a new balance Join Linda the lab manager and her team as they explore what some of the best balances can (and should) offer in this video sponsored by Ohaus. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Water Aspirators: Cheap Pumps with Environmental Impact & High Operating Costs Is it time to replace your water aspirator? Water aspirators are a common way of creating a low strength vacuum for many standard lab applications. Though, recently, these pumps have come under scrutiny due to their excessive use of water. This application note illustrates the staggering environmental impact of water aspirators. Download the FREE application note to learn more Feature Article A Library for Food Security As crop scientists pull together desired qualities to feed a growing world, the library of cowpea genetics could be an invaluable resource moving forward Around the world, cowpeas continue to be a major food source, providing food security. West Africa currently leads world production of this crop, valued for the many ways it provides sustenance.  Read More Video The most advanced pure water system producing Elix®water quality Elix Advantage has been designed to deliver the highest pure water quality for your regular laboratory applications and instrument feed Elix Advantage produces pure, Type 2 water from potable water. It features two separate and distinct components: The production unit – compact, it can be placed wherever it best suits you. The E-POD®, Elix-Point-Of-Delivery unit – convenient and always within reach, it brings pure, bacteria-free water at 2 L/min right where you need it. Download the FREE video Feature Article Live Attenuated RSV Vaccine Effective in Animals "Our paper shows that it’s possible to attenuate RSV without losing any immunogenicity," says senior author Crafting a vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been a minefield for 50 years, but scientists believe they have found the right balance. Researchers report that they have engineered a version of RSV that is highly attenuated—weakened in its ability to cause disease—yet potent in its ability to induce protective antibodies. Read More 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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