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Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical […]
Lab-or-a-tol-o-gy: Data’s slime challenge
August 2, 2026
Outreach means getting down and dirty with spreadsheets, says Matthew Partridge. There are some outreach topics that come pre-loaded with helpful public engagement […]
Improving data interpretation in healthcare
August 2, 2026
The sheer volume of data generated by artificial intelligence can be a deterrent to adoption, yet harnessing AI fully can overcome that problem […]
Edinburgh spin-out secures £1.2m to advance hormone monitoring platform
August 2, 2026
An Edinburgh biotechnology spin-out has secured £1.2m to develop a platform capable of monitoring hormone levels continuously, with the aim of supporting research […]
Icelandic fish offer clues to how aquatic life adapts to warming waters
August 2, 2026
Fish that have adapted to naturally warm geothermal waters in Iceland display distinct physical, behavioural and genetic differences from members of the same […]
Addressing the rheumatic disease diagnostic gap via the lab
July 30, 2026
Early intervention benefits the treatment of rheumatic condition. Too often, delays are caused by lack of access to sophisticated testing procedures, says Tara […]
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Edinburgh spin-out secures £1.2m to advance hormone monitoring platform
August 2, 2026
An Edinburgh biotechnology spin-out has secured £1.2m to develop a platform capable of monitoring hormone levels continuously, with the aim of supporting research into hormone-related conditions and improving future diagnosis and treatment. Kāhu SiliconBio, which was founded in 2025 to commercialise research from the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Engineering Biology, received the funding from […]
Icelandic fish offer clues to how aquatic life adapts to warming waters
August 2, 2026
Fish that have adapted to naturally warm geothermal waters in Iceland display distinct physical, behavioural and genetic differences from members of the same species living in cooler environments, according to research led by the University of Glasgow. Published in Nature Communications, the study provides new insights into how aquatic species may respond to rising global […]
Addressing the rheumatic disease diagnostic gap via the lab
July 30, 2026
Early intervention benefits the treatment of rheumatic condition. Too often, delays are caused by lack of access to sophisticated testing procedures, says Tara Bruner. That is where laboratories can make a difference… Autoimmune diseases affect more than 15 million people [1] in the U.S. alone yet remain chronically underdiagnosed. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most […]
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Lab-or-a-tol-o-gy: Data’s slime challenge
August 2, 2026
Outreach means getting down and dirty with spreadsheets, says Matthew Partridge. There are some outreach topics that come pre-loaded with helpful public engagement features. Outreach about rockets lets you point at the sky. Outreach about dinosaurs lets you bring out a plastic velociraptor and do your best Alan Grant impression. Outreach about explosives lets you […]
Improving data interpretation in healthcare
August 2, 2026
The sheer volume of data generated by artificial intelligence can be a deterrent to adoption, yet harnessing AI fully can overcome that problem and benefit complex areas of healthcare such as organ transplantation, explains Tina Liedtky. A key part of determining the success of stem cell and solid organ transplantation is human leukocyte antigen (HLA) […]
A matter of fine detail
July 27, 2026
Your physical lab environment looks secure; now it’s time to take a more granular approach to design, advises Ricky Williams. Small changes reap big gains. Laboratory design is often discussed in terms of major infrastructure: ventilation, utilities, key equipment specification and compliance. Those elements are clearly important but, in day-to-day practice, the difference between a […]
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Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical and processing kit without the wait or cost of new builds. At the core is a 2019 Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano modular UHPLC system, a high-performance liquid chromatography platform widely […]
An alternative solution to rotary evaporators for solvent evaporation
June 23, 2026
Concentrators (nitrogen blowdown concentrators) are increasingly used as an alternative to rotary evaporators because they evaporate solvents quickly while saving valuable laboratory space. Evaporation is accelerated by lowering the solvent’s partial vapour pressure above the liquid surface. These systems use either a heated water bath or dry block heating with programmable temperatures, combined with a […]
Modernise your lab with confidence: Upgrade your glasswasher with Miele
June 15, 2026
In today’s fast‑paced laboratory environment, efficiency, reliability and compliance are not nice‑to‑haves – they are essential. From research and diagnostics to quality control and testing, clean and contaminant‑free glassware underpins consistent results and safe operations. That’s why there has never been a better time to review the performance of your laboratory glasswasher. To support labs […]
