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Lab Manager Product Finder March 16, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article More Transparency at FDA Needed, Researchers Say Writing in JAMA, a research group outlines recommendations for release of regulatory information, analysis, and study data As the new administration considers the future direction of the Food and Drug Administration, a group of leading researchers has created a Blueprint for Transparency at the agency to advance the development of safe and effective new products. Read More eBook Resource Guide on Laboratory Balances Laboratories have numerous weighing options, including sliding-scale mechanical balances, top loaders, and analytical balances. In this eBook you'll learn: Maintenance tips for lab balances Questions to ask before buying a lab balance Expert advice on how lab balances can improve your research Featured products and new offers Download your FREE eBook Feature Article First Fully Artificial Yeast Genome Has Been Designed Once completed, yeast cells carrying a fully artificial genome—termed Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2.0, or Sc2.0—"will prove invaluable for both academic and industrial applications," says lead study author Working as part of an international research consortium, a multidisciplinary team at Johns Hopkins University has completed the design phase for a fully synthetic yeast genome. Read More Management Tips 8 Tips on How to Prevent Your Employees from a Burnout Various studies have proven that people who are satisfied with their work-life perform better and are likely to stay longer at their jobs It is widely known that burnouts are a result of workload pressure, too long working hours, and tight deadlines. In most cases however, it is the lack of managerial support and motivation that causes an enormous increase of absentee rates. 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 Scientists Harness Solar Power to Produce Clean Hydrogen from Biomass Biomass has been a source of heat and energy since the beginning of recorded history A team of scientists at the University of Cambridge has developed a way of using solar power to generate a fuel that is both sustainable and relatively cheap to produce. It's using natural light to generate hydrogen from biomass. Read More Feature Article Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Prevents Metastasis Discovery could be applied to other solid tumors such as breast and colon cancer Targeting cancer stem cells may be a more effective way to overcome cancer resistance and prevent the spread of squamous cell carcinoma—the most common head and neck cancer and the second-most common skin cancer, according to a new study. Read More Lab Manager Cold Storage Survey Cold Storage Survey White Papers and Application Notes Productive Biological Sample Concentrator Range Incorporating an improved pressure controller with intuitive programming and graphical display, miVac concentrators are now even easier to use, extremely quiet, and are 40% faster than comparably priced biological sample concentrators. miVac concentrators can also be used to freeze dry aqueous samples. miVac systems are suitable for use with a wide range of solvents, from volatile organic types through to water and many medium boiling point solvents. Learn how the improved miVac can improve your sample concentration. Download your FREE product guide Feature Article New Project Aims to Identify Jack the Ripper's Last Known Victim Research reveals likelihood of finding and identifying Mary Jane Kelly—and using DNA to determine her true identity Members of the University of Leicester team who undertook genealogical and demographic research in relation to the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard III have now been involved in a new project to identify the last known victim of Jack the Ripper—Mary Jane Kelly. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Evaluation of Micro-Fibers Utilizing Microspectroscopy Forensic investigations commonly involve the collection of textile fibers when examining crime scenes. The need to characterize and identify those fibers is vital as they can provide extensive information relating to a crime, tying a suspect to a location. FT-IR presents a nondestructive method to identify those fibers. FT-IR can be coupled with microscopy, presenting the ability to provide a forensic examiner with both detailed visual microscopic information and simultaneous material identification. Download the FREE application note to learn more Feature Article Microbes Measure Ecological Restoration Success The success of ecological restoration projects around the world could be boosted using a tool that monitors soil microbes Researchers have shown how the community of bacteria present in the soil of land that had been cleared and grazed for 100 years was returned to its natural state just eight years after revegetation with native plants. 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. 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