In a galaxy not so far away, a powerful saga unfolds—one that isn't just about lightsabers and space battles. Star Wars, a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions, holds valuable lessons that extend beyond the realms of…
Reproducibility is a critical aspect of scientific research. In the life sciences, the ability to replicate and confirm research findings is especially important as it has implications for human health and wellbeing. However, despite its importance, there is growing concern…
In today's fast-paced scientific world, lab automation has become a hot topic. With promises of increased efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility, lab automation is seen as a game-changer in research and development. However, amidst the buzz, there are myths and misconceptions…
The reproducibility crisis is a significant issue in the scientific community that has been gaining attention in recent years. According to a survey by Nature, 70% of researchers have attempted and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiments. This has serious…
Knowing when to introduce lab automation in your lab is not always that obvious. Many- a - lab have struggled with indecision and trying to figure out if automation is right for their lab at a given point in time.…
Many times we hear from those in the lab automation space, that they struggle to convey what it is they do to others outside of life sciences (although it may also be true that some of us struggle even to…
The decision to implement an automation solution in your lab can be a daunting one. It is an investment in your lab and your team and as such, due care and attention are both necessary and required. To that end,…
The pipette is a key tool in the lab. The typical lab technician spends an average of 500 hours per year undertaking pipetting activities. This equates to approximately 2 hours per day. It is a little wonder therefore that lab…
The shortage of qualified lab technicians is nothing new.In 2015, Kimberly Scott highlighted the laboratory workforce shortage and the demand for new responses to resolve the shortfall. Now, nearly a decade later, in the wake of the pandemic, "the longtime…
The COVID-19 pandemic allowed for multiple insights and learnings. One of those was in how to deal with testing surges as those experienced were unprecedented and undoubtedly put a strain on laboratories leading to delays in test results. Laboratories used…