The Power of 3D Genome Assembly; Virus Hydrophobicity Helps Purify Vaccines; An Aging Scientific Workforce; and more

 

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OpenTrons March 31, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Scientists Assemble Zika Virus Mosquito Genome from Scratch Multi-institutional team reports that 3D genome assembly can create a human reference genome, entirely from scratch, for less than $10,000 A team spanning Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, Texas Children's Hospital, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has developed a new way to sequence genomes, which can assemble the genome of an organism, entirely from scratch, dramatically cheaper and faster. Read More Perkin Elmer PerkinElmer Feature Article Surprising Twist in Confined Liquid Crystals Researchers seek to understand the aggregation and phase behavior of these plank-like molecules Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have found a material used for decades to color food items ranging from corn chips to ice creams could potentially have uses far beyond food dyes. Read More Management Tips A Lab Manager's Guide to Getting Ahead Being motivated and showing resourcefulness are what separate a star from the pack When Lydia Coleman was 25 years old and worked as a staff member in a laboratory, before a surveyor's visit she asked her then-boss whether managers had done anything in advance to prepare for the survey and had thought about what kinds of questions might arise. Read More Considering a Ductless Fume Hood? What to Consider When Choosing a Ductless Fume Hood Simpler to use, safer to operate Join Linda the lab manager as she discovers some of the options to consider during the evaluation and purchase of a ductless fume hood in this video sponsored by Erlab. Read More Feature Article New Robust Oilseed Crop Can Resist Global Warming The mustard plant is similar to oilseed rape in many ways Should the global warming continue, a golden rape field under the summer sun may soon become but a distant memory. Researchers have now developed a mustard crop with all the good properties of rape, but which, in addition, also is resistant to drought and heat. Read More Feature Article Virus Hydrophobicity Can Help Purify Vaccines Researchers hope to catch viruses for detection and vaccinations by understanding their sticky outer layers The complex structures making the surface of a virus are small weaves of proteins that make a big impact on how a virus interacts with cells and its environment. A slight change in protein sequence makes this surface slightly water-repelling, or hydrophobic. Read More eBook Lab Washer Resource Guide Anyone who works in a lab quickly learns the value of labware washers. Today washers are almost as common in laboratories as they are in kitchens In this eBook you'll learn: Questions to ask before buying a lab washer Expert advice on how lab washers can improve the cleanliness and convenience of your lab Maintenance tips on lab washers Download your FREE eBook Feature Article Our Aging Scientific Workforce Raises Concerns Are older scientists less productive? Evidence not clear The science and engineering workforce in the United States is aging rapidly, according to a new study. And it is only going to get older in coming years. Economists at Ohio State University found that the average age of employed scientists increased from 45.1 to 48.6 between 1993 and 2010, faster than the workforce as a whole. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Using FT-IR Microspectroscopy for Contaminant Identification in Engineered Plastics Engineered plastic components are ubiquitous in modern society. Plastics have the advantage of lowering cost, reducing parts count and weight, and providing ultimate industrial design flexibility as complicated functional shapes can be easily produced. The analysis of contaminants in engineered plastics is important for aesthetics or functional acceptance. Download the FREE application note to learn more White Papers and Application Notes Titration Automation Guide Automating titration solutions means more than simply the titration results and calculations performed by automatic titrators. Sample preparation steps and operator independent sample series analysis must also be included. The main focus is on the repeated analysis of routine tasks. Why Automate? Improve results quality Increase efficiency Provide result security and compliance Download the FREE guide to learn more Feature Article Study Quantifies Effect of 'Legacy Phosphorus' in Reduced Water Quality Study may be the first to provide quantifiable evidence that eliminating the overabundance of phosphorus will be critical for improving the quality of Wisconsin's lakes and rivers Though farmers have taken steps to reduce the quantity of the agricultural nutrient applied to and running off their fields, a new study reveals that a "legacy" of abundant soil phosphorus in the Yahara watershed of Southern Wisconsin has a large, direct, and long-lasting impact on water quality. 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. 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