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Lab Manager Product Finder February 07, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Why Uranium Persists in Groundwater at Former Mining Sites New details about uranium chemistry show how it binds to organic matter A recent study led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory describes how the contaminant cycles through the environment at former uranium mining sites and why it can be difficult to remove. Read More eBook Everything You Need to Know About Gas Generators Laboratory gases serve a variety of purposes, from inert barriers for lab operations and instruments to consumption in analytical processes. On-demand gas generators have become an increasingly popular choice for laboratory gas production. In this eBook you'll learn: Questions to ask before buying a gas generator Maintenance tips on gas generators Expert advice on how gas generators can improve your lab Download your FREE eBook Feature Article New Archive Helps Precision Medicine, Drug Development An open-source archive for drug discovery, development, and safety Most aspirin users don’t know what aspirin does to make you feel better. Most doctors and scientists didn’t know, either, until recently. In fact, scientists know how only a handful of drugs really work and they know that drugs can have different effects on different people. Read More Lab Health and Safety The Safe Use of Extension Cords in the Lab Used in the office, lab, and field; taken for granted until you need one. What are we talking about? Extension cords If you have more than a few extension cords powering equipment in your lab, it is probably time to either call an electrician to install additional strategically placed outlets, or to rearrange equipment. Read More Lab Manager Infographic Culturing in the 3rd Dimension In living tissue, cells exist in three-dimensional (3D) environments that foster intricate cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions and complex transport dynamics. Yet in conventional two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures, cells are grown on flat and rigid substrates that often fail to capture the natural 3D environments present in tissue. Learn more about how 3D cell culture has allowed researchers to overcome the limitations of 2D models. Download the FREE infographic Feature Article High-Resolution Images Show How the Brain Resets During Sleep The four-year research project offers a direct visual proof of “synaptic homeostasis hypothesis” Striking electron microscope pictures from inside the brains of mice suggest what happens in our own brain every day: Our synapses grow strong and large during the stimulation of daytime, then shrink by nearly 20 percent while we sleep. Read More Feature Article Understanding the Genetics of Human Height An international study on the genetics of human height paves the way for precision medicine A large-scale international study involving more than 300 researchers from five continents and 700,000 participants, published in Nature, heralds the discovery of 83 genetic variations controlling human height. Read More Video The Most Advanced Pure Water System Producing Elix® Water Quality 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 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 New Zika Vaccine Candidate Protects Mice and Monkeys with a Single Dose Results from Penn-Duke-NIH team highlight the promise of mRNA-based vaccines and therapies A new Zika vaccine candidate has the potential to protect against the virus with a single dose, according to a research team led by scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Read More Shopping for a New Stirrer? What to Consider When Purchasing a New Stirrer Purchasing a new stirrer may not be as straightforward as you think Join Linda the lab manager and her team as they review what features the best stirrers can (and should) offer in this short video sponsored by IKA. Read More Feature Article A Possible Solution to a Long-Standing Riddle in Materials Science Scientists may have solved the riddle of why certain ferroelectric crystals exhibit extremely strong piezoelectric responses All ferroelectric materials possess a property known as piezoelectricity in which an applied mechanical force can generate an electrical current and an applied electrical field can elicit a mechanical response. 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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