以生物造万物，从合成生物学看第三次生命科学革命

以生物为工具，以 DNA 为编程语言，合成生物学的发展让我们不再仅仅是生物的观察者，而成为了创造者，有能力塑造新的生态系统、生物材料和医学突破。

本期「遇见实验室」栏目，我们走进了江南大学-食品合成生物学实验室，与生物工程学院博士生导师周景 ...

从基础研究到产业应用，蹚出核酸生物农药的创新突破之路

当国家重大需求出现时，科学家坚守使命，砥砺奋进，在未知的天地辟出别有洞天的真理之道。在农药领域，化药在发挥重要作用的同时也面临着效力下降，农残风险高等问题。这给我国这样人多地少、对农药需求量较高的国家带来了巨大挑战。如何确保农作物稳产高产，更好地将「中国人的饭碗牢牢端在自己手中」 ...

Driving Reproducible NGS Results: Unlocking the Power of PCR Plates

From NGS library preparation to complex analysis systems, from cutting-edge research to precision medicine or clinical diagnostic - reproduc ...

How Epileptic Events Can Affect Alzheimer's

Get to know Sara from Eastern Finland. She is doing her PhD in behavioral studies, dedicating her research to the Alzheimer disease. Epilept ...

Problems of Cartilage Depletion with Age

Based in Bucharest, Romania, Andrada is leading her first research project with a team of PhD students. They are working on the problem of c ...

Cell thawing device – Advantages & Disadvantages

This article compares the manual thawing of cryovials using a water bath to dedicated cell thawing devices using the example of the Eppendor ...

Smart Extension of Incubation Capacity

Many protocols need multiple incubation temperatures. In crowded labs where temperature devices must be shared this can be a challenge. Eith ...

Digitalization: Tips to Streamline Lab Management

Discover how digitalization helps with monitoring lab equipment, samples, and stocks and helps improving documentation.

How to select an E. coli strain

This article provides insight into a range of genetically altered E. coli strains to help determine which strain is most suitable for your d ...

Chasing Scary Viruses in the Heart of the Jungle

The jungle is home to some of the planet's deadliest viruses. Meet a virologist studying them in their native habitat.

What are the first steps after a freezer alarm?

How to Clean and Maintain Your Pipettes

Pipetting Master Class #7

Air-borne ultrafine particulate matter can lead to epigentic modifications

In one of the most crowded countries of the world, India, air-borne ultrafine particulate matter can lead to multiple diseases. This phenome ...

Natural compounds can function as petroleum-based substitutes

Elaine is aiming to convert biomass into usable chemicals. In her Post-doctoral research she converts, extracts, hydrolyses and depolymerize ...

Climate changes affect not only species above soil, but also marine species

In Archi’s time as bachelor and now current master student of biochemistry she had the chance to dive into multiple topics finding her heart ...

Improving Your Laboratory Workflow with Digitalization

In this blog, we discuss how digital solutions can help streamlining everyday workflows and strengthening your data.

How to save energy with my ULT freezer?

PCR Protocol Transfer

When buying a new thermal cycler often tedious optimization of each PCR protocol starts again.

Cell Culture FAQ: How to avoid shear stress in cell culture?

Ask the expert - Answer by Dr. Nadine Mellies, Application Specialist Liquid Handling at Eppendorf

The Expert’s Guide to Pipetting Challenging Liquids

Pipetting Master Class #4

Endpoint PCR - Tips & Tricks for set-up and optimization

We will discuss how PCR results are influenced by multiple factors during set-up, including PCR consumables and the reaction itself.

How to Choose the Right Pipette for Your Research

Pipetting Master Class #1.

ISO 17025 – Peace of Mind for Audits & Result

Take your pipette for a creative break at an accredited lab resort!

What keeps you from speeding up your PCR to the max?

We will discuss the background of speed in PCR cyclers, including technical specifications and materials. We will reveal the secret of ramp ...