PCR is a widely used technique, but it's also very hands-on and time-consuming. Additionally, manual PCR does have some challenges that can affect the final result of the test.By automating the process with PCR robots, labs can increase throughput and reduce the hand-on time for your staff and improve accuracy and precision for more reliable [...]
The use of barcode labeling is not just helpful when using automated laboratory equipment. It’s essential when your laboratory technology is designed to increase productivity, improve experimental and testing precision and accuracy, and keep costs under control. Scientific labels with robots like microplate readers allow a more hands-off approach which limits technician’s exposure to potential [...]
Can I Afford a Laboratory Automation System? Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is one of the most common testing methods for detecting antibodies to several proteins from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the pathogen responsible for COVID-19. The spike protein (S) is found on the virus's surface and allows the virus to enter host cells. The nucleocapsid protein [...]
Microplate handling systems can include any or all of the following robotics: Microplate handlers Microplate stackers Barcode labelers Microplate washers Microplate readers And a host of other automated devices... Choosing the right components to handle your microplate needs requires an understanding of the components and careful consideration to ensure you make the right decision for [...]
In 1868 - 69, Friedrich Miescher studied proteins when he noticed that the addition of acid caused a precipitate to form that would then dissolve when alkali was added. He recognized that the precipitate had to come from the nuclei of cells, and he began to look more closely at the substances in cell nuclei. [...]
What is Laboratory Automation? Next generation sequencing protocols can be used to map an entire genome and its three billion base pairs as well as mapping smaller areas of particular interest. The flexibility of next gen sequencing allows a wide array of approaches while continually lowering costs. Where applicable, focusing on a specific section of [...]
Laboratory automation is one of the most important breakthroughs to occur in this century. As a result, Laboratory Automation has become more popular than ever and is increasingly becoming the norm for serious scientists everywhere. As the benefits continue to accrue and cost savings multiply, there are fewer reasons than ever why anyone should hesitate [...]
As of April 8, 2021, approximately 154,000,000 people worldwide have been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This represents 2 percent of the world’s population, leaving 49 out of every 50 people still susceptible to the virus and its potentially deadly illness.Consequently, testing for the coronavirus and using all public safety protocols [...]
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots Colony picking is a vital process in biological labs as it's a step that many applications rely on. It's used in microbial screening to identify new bacterial strains with undiscovered behavior or structure and develop new products from drugs to commercial products. Colony picking is also used to separate and [...]
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization announced 59 patients in Wuhan, China, with unknown pneumonia that appeared to be related to a novel form of the coronavirus. In less than 15 months, the world went from 59 cases to over 132,000,000 cases and more than 2,870,000 deaths from [...]
