Laboratory Conferences - Life Science Events

Biotechnologists, Take a Bow
Blincyto has a unique mechanism of action, according to Anthony S. Stein, M.D., of the City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, Calif. read more
Big Data at the 2015 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference
The 2015 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference opened with an extended session on the utility of big data technology in the creation of a modern pharmaceutical industry. read more
Examining the Multiple Parameters of Glycolytic Activity
Cellular energy enables vital activities such as proliferation, differentiation, stimuli response and intracellular signaling. read more
Simple Cell Imaging for Complex Research
The average rat brain is about the size of a pea and is divided into more than a dozen functional structures. read more
In-House Pipette Calibration: The Lean Way
Sorenson Genomics of Salt Lake City focuses on DNA testing, with its expertise in quality, high-throughput testing that spans several diverse business units and highly accredited laboratories. read more
Preview of the 24th International Light Scattering Colloquium: An Interview With Philip Wyatt of Wyatt Technology Corp.
Light scattering is the most powerful tool for characterizing the size, shape, interactions and function of nanoparticles. read more
“Genomical” Replaces “Astronomical” at Converged IT Summit
The Converged IT Summit, held September 9 and 10 in San Francisco, Calif., provided examples of integrating IT and science to support discovery—especially improved healthcare. read more
Quantitative Analysis of H2A.X and ATM DNA Damage Signals Using Benchtop Flow Cytometry
Assessing the level of DNA damage present in cells is integral to understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the genome repair process and consequences for cell fate. read more
The Past, Present and Future of Gene Therapy
Gene therapy to correct disease has intuitive appeal—if a disease is caused by a genetic defect, then repairing the gene should correct it. read more
Optical Tweezers for Single-Cell, Multicellular Investigations in the Life Sciences
With accuracy down to single piconewtons, optical traps measure forces exerted on microscopic objects without mechanically touching them. read more
A Clearer View of 3-D Cell Culture: Optimizing Fluorescence Imaging and Analysis
The study of cells in two-dimensional (2-D) culture systems, usually in a well plate or in a flask, has contributed to the understanding of many biological processes. read more
Getting the Most Out of Limited Samples: A PCR Workflow for Monitoring Gene Expression
Seeking to identify the biochemical triggers that commit stem cells to distinct fates, researchers at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto assessed the culture... read more
The Road to Improved Next-Generation Sequencing Through Innovative PCR Instrumentation
Next-generation sequencing (NGS), one of the most significant technological advances in the the last 30 years, allows millions of DNA strands to be sequenced in parallel. read more
The Deeper You Dig, The More You Find
”The deeper you dig, the more you find” is frequently heard in proteomics, particularly at Proteins Powering NexGen Healthcare—Revolutionizing Biomarker Research and Translational Science Symposium: ... read more
Aye, Robot
At the annual SLAS meeting (January 23–27, San Diego, Calif.)—the “main event” of the year in automation, if you will—American Laboratory spoke with representatives for vendors of robotic platforms ... read more

Life Science Events

Biotechnologists, Take a Bow

Big Data at the 2015 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference

Examining the Multiple Parameters of Glycolytic Activity

Simple Cell Imaging for Complex Research

In-House Pipette Calibration: The Lean Way

Preview of the 24th International Light Scattering Colloquium: An Interview With Philip Wyatt of Wyatt Technology Corp.

“Genomical” Replaces “Astronomical” at Converged IT Summit

Quantitative Analysis of H2A.X and ATM DNA Damage Signals Using Benchtop Flow Cytometry

The Past, Present and Future of Gene Therapy

Optical Tweezers for Single-Cell, Multicellular Investigations in the Life Sciences

A Clearer View of 3-D Cell Culture: Optimizing Fluorescence Imaging and Analysis

Getting the Most Out of Limited Samples: A PCR Workflow for Monitoring Gene Expression

The Road to Improved Next-Generation Sequencing Through Innovative PCR Instrumentation

The Deeper You Dig, The More You Find

Aye, Robot

Product Guide

Reducing Toxic Chemical Vapors in the Lab and the Basics of Proper Chemical Waste Storage

A Make-it-or-Break-it Decision – Plastic vs. Glass Labware

The Benefits of a Variety-pack Style ULT Freezer

Tech Compare: Differential Scanning Calorimetry vs. Differential Thermal Analysis

Cytogenetic Analysis: Selecting the Appropriate Analysis Method to Optimize Genetic Research