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Lab Manager Product Finder February 21, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Breakthrough in 'Wonder' Materials Paves Way for Flexible Tech Electronic devices are set to become smaller, flexible, and highly efficient Gadgets are set to become flexible, highly efficient, and much smaller, following a breakthrough in measuring two-dimensional ‘wonder’ materials by the University of Warwick. Read More On Demand Webinar - Available Now Transforming Research Labs into Sustainable Spaces Over the last few years, scientists have increasingly realized that it is possible to 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 lab practices Best practices to reduce your environmental impact Resources on sustainable laboratory practices Click here to register for this FREE webinar Feature Article Food Additive Found in Candy, Gum Could Alter Digestive Cell Structure and Function Small intestinal cells hindered by chronic exposure to common food additive The ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is "significantly decreased" after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, according to research from Binghamton University. Read More Management Tips Managing Your Lab Budget for Improved Efficiency How to strategically manage your equipment, supplies, and personnel budget All too often, quality labs that are ripe with potential hit a productivity wall built by a constrictive budget. While the forecast for funding might look less than optimistic, there are strategic budgeting decisions that will help create extra room for discretionary spending or unexpected budgetary downfalls. Read More Automated Liquid Handling Survey Tell Us About Your Automated Liquid Handling System Automated liquid handling (ALH) systems span the range from semi-automated multichannel pipettors to room-sized systems. Please take this short liquid handing survey for a chance to win one of two $50 Amazon.com gift cards and an Eppendorf 1.5 ml snap-cap adapter compliments of Konnis. Take the Survey Feature Article Versatile New Method for Making Chiral Drug Molecules Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute have invented a new technique for constructing chiral drug molecules Chiral molecules are those whose structural complexity allows them to have mirror-image, "left-handed" and "right-handed" forms. For drug molecules, usually only one of those forms works. Read More Feature Article Roots of Related Genetic Diseases Found in Cell Powerhouses Researchers found that the process for copying mtDNA , an essential aspect to energy production, is prone to stalling A new study, published in Molecular Cell, shows how errors in the genetic code frequently result in damage and mismanaged repair attempts that end with the deletion of a stretch of 4,977 base pairs, the molecular letters that make up DNA. Read More White Papers and Application Notes See How XRD is Made Easy Using the Aries Research edition, it is possible to solve the crystal structure of AgCaVO4 from powder X-ray diffraction data in combination with the HighScore software suite. This demonstrates the high data quality that can be achieved with this benchtop powder diffractometer. The most intuitive XRD Designed for easy operator use Best-in-class data quality Automatable Download your FREE application note Considering a Gas Subscription Service? Evaluating a Gas Subscription Service Learn about the advantages of a gas subscription Join Linda the lab manager and her team as they consider the benefits of purchasing a gas subscription in this short video sponsored by Peak Scientific. Read More Feature Article Talking to Children about STEM Fields Boosts Test Scores and Career Interest Study examines how parents can build interest of high schoolers in math, science A new study finds parents who talk with their high schoolers about the relevance of science and math can increase competency and career interest in the fields. Read More Resource Guide Laboratory Vacuum Reference Guide Background and reference for lab planners, designers, architects, engineers, and scientists 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 Header Text Canadian Glaciers Are Now Major Contributor to Sea Level Change Nine times more ice is melting annually due to warmer temperatures Ice loss from Canada’s Arctic glaciers has transformed them into a major contributor to sea level change, according to new research by glaciologists from the University of California, Irvine. Read More Lab Manager Product Finder 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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