Picking colonies—whether bacterial or fungal—from agar plates is a core step in culturing isolated, single-strain colonies for life science research. The process of selecting, picking, and inoculating these agar plate colonies is known as a colony picking protocol. Colony picking protocols can slightly vary across labs, but the basic steps are the same in general. [...]
The rapid advancement of technology in recent years has introduced many changes to the field of life science. More complex machines, instruments, and systems are continually being developed to improve existing processes and increase efficiency. Besides instruments, life science software is also an essential part of every laboratory. This software is important in all stages [...]
The creation of the microplate in the 1950s sped up analyzing multiple samples, and soon after, the use of multi-channel pipettes made things even more efficient. In the 1990s, automated microplate handling systems allowed large-scale life science labs to ramp up productivity and progress in their specialized areas.In current times, these systems are no [...]
Advancements in laboratory procedures and technology have helped researchers make discoveries while saving time and cost. A significant contributor to this is the use of automation software. Solutions like decision tracking software and lab scheduling software can automate various tasks, from customizing workflows to collecting and analyzing data. What is Lab Automation? Total lab automation [...]
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and more. It includes research on the physiology, cell biology, and biochemistry of the microorganisms—an essential part of this research process requires growing and harvesting microbial colonies. A further definition of a colony in microbiology and the processes involved in working with it follow. [...]
