Michelle Taylor

Editor-in-Chief

Michelle Taylor has worked on the Laboratory Equipment brand since 2010, and the Forensic brand since 2016. Well established in the industry, Michelle has attended dozens of scientific conferences and conducted interviews with key opinion leaders, including multiple Nobel Prize winners. Always keeping a pulse on the industry, Michelle enjoys

writing about CRISPR-Cas9, CTE, STEM, next-generation sequencing and more. Michelle received her BA in journalism from Elon University in North Carolina. Michelle can be reached at [email protected]

Study Identifies Bacterial Strain that Eats PFAS
January 29, 2025
Researchers at the University of Buffalo are leveraging bacteria to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals.” read more
Research Moves Toward Blood Test to ID Babies at High Risk of SIDS
January 22, 2025
New research has moved the industry closer to unraveling the mysteries of SIDS and developing simple blood tests that could potentially save babies at risk. read more
Top 10 Fastest Growing Technologies According to 2024 Patent Applications
January 15, 2025
For the first time since the pandemic, the number of U.S. patent grants rose—increasing 3.8% in 2024 compared with 2023. read more
Researchers Find ‘Trade Off’ that Weakens Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
January 07, 2025
Under the zinc-limited conditions of the study, the researchers found that the bacteria’s ability to resist carbapenems through a common mechanism actually comes with a “trade-off.” read more
Brain Cells Return from ISS Healthy, But Older
December 20, 2024
Scientists from Scripps Research recently sent organoids—tiny clumps of stem-cell derived brain cells—to the International Space Station (ISS) for 30 days. read more
The Protein that is Thwarting a Potential MRSA Vaccine
December 18, 2024
Two new studies from George Liu’s lab at UC San Diego point to a key reason for MRSA vaccine failures—history and a protein known as interleukin-10 (IL-10). read more
How the ‘Hulk’ of Bacteria Withstands Extreme Radiation
December 11, 2024
The discovery could eventually lead to new synthetic antioxidants for specific applications, such as protecting astronauts from intense cosmic radiation during deep-space missions, preparing for radiation emergencies and producing radiation-inactivated vaccines. read more
Training AI to Think Like Humans—Scientists, Specifically
December 03, 2024
In artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), gray areas are challenging as nuance is a distinctly human “feeling.” read more
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Scientists
November 21, 2024
Laboratory Equipment’s 12th annual Holiday Gift Guide is here with some great ideas for the science nerd in your life—or for yourself. Take a look and see if anything turns out to be the perfect fit for a friend or loved one. read more
Material Makes Resistant Bacteria Susceptible to Antibiotics Again
November 19, 2024
A research team featuring experts in antibiotic resistance have shown that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a special hydrogel. read more
Man’s Best Friend: Dogs and Owners Have Matching Heart Rate Variability
November 13, 2024
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have shown that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner are interconnected during interaction, indicating that the emotional states of both species adapt to each other. read more
Scientists Identify ‘Persistent’ Problems with AI-assisted Genomic Studies
November 06, 2024
Researchers are warning those in the fields of genetics and medicine that AI can lead to flawed conclusions about the connection between genes and physical characteristics—particularly when used to assist genome-wide association studies. read more
New Report: Over 1 in 3 Tree Species Worldwide Faces Extinction
October 29, 2024
For the first time, the majority of the world’s trees have been listed on the IUCN Red List, the world’s most comprehensive information source on global extinction risk status. read more
Blood Test Detects Earliest Signs of Heart Attack
October 21, 2024
Researchers have developed a new blood test that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes—rather than hours—that could eventually be adapted as a tool for first responders and even at-home use. read more
Scientists Suggest ‘Vaccinating’ Plants to Secure Global Food Supply
October 15, 2024
Like a human vaccine, defense priming occurs when part of a plant experiences stress. This weakly activates defense mechanisms that then fully come to life when the plant undergoes a real attack. read more
Study: 'Fight or Flight' Response Drives Deadly C. difficile Infections
October 14, 2024
New research out of the University of Virginia has shown that, in C. difficile cases, the nervous system actually creates a hyperactive response that becomes part of the problem. read more
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 Awarded to Protein Innovators
October 09, 2024
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 is about proteins, life’s ingenious chemical tools. read more
Study Discovers What Makes a Bacterium Turn Hypervirulent
October 01, 2024
The doctor was struck by the oddity of the case as classical Klebsiella pneumoniae typically infects only sick and/or immunocompromised people in a healthcare setting. read more
Fridge Magnet Inspires Graphene-based Technology to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
September 24, 2024
With strong bactericidal properties, graphene has the potential to become a game changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria—but the material is notoriously difficult to control. read more
Are these Soap Chemicals Dangerous? Letter Requests FDA Ruling 8 Years Later
September 17, 2024
A letter from the Green Policy Institute—signed by 42 other organizations with expertise in science policy, public health, environmental health and environmental justice—urges a meeting, information and ultimately a decision on the long-deferred ingredients. read more