Given pH can vary between city water treatments, growers must be able to properly read their local water’s pH so that they can start their healthy indoor gardens. While deciding on the best pH meter is the first concern, growers and scientists must consider knowing how to store pH meter electrodes for long-term use is [...]
There are 3 different types of ELISA that are widely used: direct ELISA, indirect ELISA, and ELISA sandwich assay. ELISA tests have been used to detect and diagnose HIV, Covid-19, food allergies, and many other conditions. You’ll learn how ELISA tests work, how different types of ELISA are used, and why scientists would choose one [...]
Microplate readers measure changes in biochemical, cellular or physical properties in the wells of a plate. Microplate readers are designed for a standard 96 well plate, but there are some plate readers available for other plate sizes. As lab automation increases, adherence to a standard microplate size is critical so that automated systems can handle [...]
When you begin learning about synthetic biology, it can feel like reading a science fiction novel. The terminology and techniques can be challenging, but this field is worth exploring.Read on to learn about the definition of synthetic biology and the two most common synthetic biology approaches. Synthetic Biology Definition Synthetic biology is an emerging field [...]
pH is an integral aspect to many scientific disciplines, where most scientists will likely consider pH at some point in their research or industry. For instance, did you know corals cannot properly grow their calcium skeletons when pH is too low? Ocean acidification directly threatens coral species, affecting all life in coral reefs, even microbes! [...]
Lab automation has skyrocketed since the first fully automated lab was established in the 1980s. Though most prominent in pharmaceutical and medical testing labs, automation has been consistently growing in other industrial and research laboratories, including in food science, agriculture, and environmental analytical labs.Liquid handling technology, in particular, has experienced several upgrades over the years. [...]
Synthetic Biology Definition As natural discoverers and problem-solvers, scientists habitually industrialize methods to investigate their queries and maximize lab productivity. This occurrence is especially noticeable by developing techniques and machinery that simplifies complicated and/or repetitive tasks. In particular, technological advancements in laboratory robotics and automation over the last century have allowed scientists to mechanize many [...]
Synthetic biology is most commonly associated with the medical industry, but there are also synthetic biology applications in agriculture, industrial technology, food, and environmental protection. In addition, the biomaterials and organisms produced by synthetic biology techniques are changing engineering design and in particular, materials selection.The synthetic biology market is expected to reach 23.98 billion USD [...]
Fluorescence has been documented at various points in history. In fact, Pliny described rubbed jellyfish slime as a type of torch way back in 79 AD. However, it wasn’t until 1852 Sir George Stokes was credited with officially describing fluorescence, noting the bright blue-white emission coming from fluorite after UV exposure.Following this, fluorescent microscopes were [...]
pH is a reference to how “acidic” or “alkaline” an aqueous (or water-soluble) solution is. SLP Sørensen is credited with creating the first pH scale back in 1909 as a way to denote this difference. This eventually evolved into the 0-14 pH scale scientists use today. Liquids with more hydrogen (H+) ions compared to hydroxyl [...]
