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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Scientists
December 02, 2021

Lab-stage mRNA Vaccine Targeting Ticks May Offer Protection Against Lyme
November 24, 2021
A new laboratory-stage mRNA vaccine that teaches the immune system to recognize the saliva from tick bites could prevent these bugs from feeding on and transmitting tick-borne diseases to people, according to a recent study. Read More News
Hepatitis Drug Increases Antibiotic Potency, Limits Antibiotic Resistance
November 24, 2021
An FDA-approved drug for hepatitis C can increase bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics and reduce the likelihood of antibiotic resistance, according to a new study. Read More News
Autism Changes Brain’s White Matter Over Time
November 24, 2021
Researchers analyzing specialized MRI exams found significant changes in the microstructure of the brain’s white matter in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder compared with a control group. Read More News
Free Green Services Could Substantially Reduce Emissions
November 24, 2021
Using carbon tax revenue to fund free green electricity and public transport could significantly reduce individual households’ greenhouse gas emissions, a new study has found. Read More News
New Microscopy Method Offers 3D Tracking of 100 Single Molecules at Once
November 24, 2021
The new study highlights a series of experiments that show how SPR technology can be used to precisely image 100 single molecules simultaneously and describe their dynamic activities in real time. Read More News

Gene, Green, DNA, and Disease: How Ultrapure Water Enables Cutting-edge Research
Whether used for diluting RNA after extraction from cells, for RNAseq analysis, or for preparing growth media for cell culture, ultrapure water is key for experimental success.
From in vitro to ex vivo: How Incubators Ensure Repeatability
Let’s take a look at a few common incubator sizes, the applications they support and technologies they boast to ensure precision, uniformity and repeatability of in vitro conditions.
Q&A: Lab Data Challenges Then and Now
In this interview, Sridhar Iyengar, CEO & founder of Elemental Machines—a company that manufactures sensors for real-time data monitoring—gives his thoughts on the shifts the lab industry has seen in the past 10 years, 5 years, and the last 1.5 years of an unprecedented global pandemic.