Laboratory Conferences - Materials Science Events

How Cannabis Testing Labs Can Navigate ISO 17025 Accreditation

Even though some states in the U.S. have made cannabis legal, it's still against federal law. This means that the rules and regulations for cannabis-related businesses are different from state to ... read more
LABTips: Sample Prep for DNA Extraction

DNA extraction from saliva can yield high-quality DNA with little to no degradation/fragmentation that is suitable for a variety of DNA assays. read more
‘Omics Research Dominates ASMS 2023

‘Omics was the mainstream of posters and lectures. Focused topics included imaging and high mass molecules, such as IgMs and virus-like particles with mass up to 400 mDa. read more
Best Practices: Measuring CO2, Humidity and Temperature in Life Science Incubators

From the success of experiments to the viability of biological samples, incubators demand specific environmental conditions to facilitate optimal cell and microorganism growth and development — and ... read more
THC Inflation and Lab Shopping: Strategies for Cannabis Labs and Regulators

With the legalization of cannabis in different states, this budding industry is expected to bloom and reach a staggering $82.3 billion by 2027. read more
How to Improve Lab Safety and Management with Remote Monitoring

Remote monitoring systems provide early warnings of changes in conditions that can impact laboratory safety and performance. read more
Applied ddPCR Technology Advances Molecular Detection

One such method is Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology, which offers a versatile approach with applications in clinical settings and various research and development pursuits. Harnessing the power ... read more
Factors to Consider for Successful Live-Cell Imaging Experiments

This article reviews the most common requirements, including incubation, imaging modalities, sample types, equipment flexibility, and facility readiness. read more
LABTips: Optimizing Live-cell Imaging

Biological imaging of sensitive samples is complex. The microscopy method utilized should minimize photobleaching, phototoxicity and other potentially harmful outcomes that can irrevocably damage a ... read more
The Benefits of Real-time Monitoring for Biopharma Process Development

Biologics manufacture depends on rigorous process development to optimize bioproduction workflows. read more
Exceptional Lab Design that Lays the Foundation for Discovery

To stay ahead, we’re building a workforce to support this innovation: life sciences employment hit a record 2.1 million jobs at the start of 2023. read more
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry is quantitative and qualitative and capable of measuring intracellular and extracellular antigens within multiple cell types per sample. However, mistakes in experimental and panel ... read more
Fueling the Future with Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics

Today, scientists are looking to mass spectrometry-based proteomics to help them uncover novel insights into health and disease with new approaches enabling depth of protein coverage not previously ... read more
Ask the Scientist: Advancing Glycan Research for Personalized Medicine

Biomarker discovery is a fundamental arm of progress in personalized medicine that has been revolutionized by advances in exploring genomic, proteomic and metabolomic markers of health and disease. read more
8 Decades of PFAS: How Analysis, Detection Tools have Improved

Over the last 90 years, the number of PFAS molecules has risen to several thousand with a range of chemical properties. Some PFAS are more volatile, others are more hydrophilic. read more