Principles of Plasmid Isolation
In the dynamic field of molecular biology, understanding the intricacies of plasmid DNA is crucial for both fundamental research and practical applications in genetic engineering,
The Promise of Synthetic Biology in Medicine and Healthcare
Underneath the umbrella of synthetic biology (coined syn-bio) are many subfields of emerging discoveries in the scientific community. Syn-bio has many applications, from industrial to
The Technology Behind Colony Picking Robots
Colony picking is the most important aspect of identifying microorganisms for many applications. Used mainly to identify different bacteria, colonies are isolated for future analysis
Improving Accuracy and Reproducibility with Automated Colony Picking
The process of colony picking involves selecting a colony of single-strain, pure microbes so they can be duplicated later. Colony picking is used in a
Exploring the Working Principles of pH Meters: How Do They Measure pH?
A pH meter is used to measure the alkalinity or acidity of a substance, usually a solution. The pH scale itself is numbered from 0
Exploring the Ethics and Risks of Synthetic Biology
From the outset, genetic engineering and manipulation have been one of the issues associated with the ethics and risks of synthetic biology.The earliest roots of
LabLinx™ Track-based Systems: Transforming Laboratory Automation with Dynamic Robotic Solutions
Today, transforming laboratory automation with equipment like a track-based automation system involves more than just benefits for high-throughput labs. Laboratory automation has provided safety, accuracy,
Synthetic Biology and Environmental Remediation: Cleaning Up Our Planet
Synthetic biology, or syn-bio for short, looks at problems from an alternative perspective to create solutions. For example, when it comes to synthetic biology and
How Colony Picking Robots Enhance Efficiency in High-throughput Research
Before advances in automation, samples had to be screened and tested by hand. Not only was this an inefficient way to process samples, the work
Integrating PlateCrane into Your Lab: Tips for Successful Implementation and Optimization
The PlateCrane EX™ helps revolutionize laboratory automation by streamlining microplate handling—it is a handler optimized for the “SBS footprint,” including microplates, reservoirs, and disposable dip