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Knowledge is power: In silico modelling of Covid-19
October 3, 2022
Scientific research takes time. But, as the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, sometimes that's a luxury scientists can't afford, says ≈. Experimentation and data guide us to the 'right' decision based on...
Doppelganger effect
September 26, 2022
Ethical and medical challenges combined with technological advances and improved data capabilities have advanced the use of computational modelling in preference to animal testing. It may take longer though to...
Innovations in geodetics for environmental research
July 4, 2022
From coastal landslide modelling to mapping geological hazards, monitoring active lava domes and biodiversity management, Lee Jones explains how drone-based and terrestrial LiDAR scanning has transformed image capture for environmental...
How to minimise the risk of cross-contamination in laboratories
May 26, 2022
Cross-contamination is a major concern for any laboratory and can lead to false and inaccurate results. Andrew Powers discusses how to mitigate the risk of potential time and resource losses...
E. coli K-12 turns 100 this year
May 17, 2022
While not your most obvious candidate for centenary celebrations, Brittany Niccum explains why we should commemorate the isolation of E. coli K-12 strain – arguably one of the most thoroughly...
Reducing microbiological growth in your lab
May 12, 2022
Microbes are invisible to the naked eye. Every laboratory user carries a microbiome load of c.100 trillion microbes and sheds 10gms of skin each day. Under optimum conditions, a microbial...
Lab furniture design for health and hygiene
May 10, 2022
Unlike cleanrooms, many laboratories aren't ISO 14644 registered when it comes to air particle count. Sue Springett discusses why any organisation that purports to foster a hygienic culture should be...
Are virtual audits sustainable post-pandemic?
May 5, 2022
With a mindful eye on the low environmental impact offered by virtual audits, Kate Coleman investigates the potential for life science companies to continue to benefit from virtual quality and...
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Rise of the nanopores for DNA sequencing
April 29, 2022
Dreamed up while driving, Deamer's biomimetic nanopores took DNA sequencing by storm. Now, Dermot Martin follows the nanopore story from conception to an accessible method for producing solid-state membranes, with...
How to ensure secure biological material transportation
April 6, 2022
The correct transport of biological material is a major aspect of modern bio-legislation. Here, Dennis Van der Slot sets out crucial packaging considerations when looking to optimise the traceability and...
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