By Kim McDonald, 21 July 2025
Liquids respond to the force of mixing. These responses are critical considerations when selecting an appropriate stirrer. Below, we cover five types of liquids that each have a unique response to shear force: Newtonian liquids, dilatant liquids, pseudoplastic liquids, thixotropic liquids, and rheopectic liquids.
By Kim McDonald, 01 June 2025
Both Buchi and Ecodyst manufacture rotary evaporators, but they have different designs and target users. Here is a comparison based on several key aspects.
By Miriam Carrillo, 19 May 2025
The rise of self-care and wellness has fueled a surge in demand for innovative beauty products. Despite a temporary setback in 2020 due to the pandemic, the global cosmetics market has made a strong recovery and is on track to reach $132 billion by 20291, showcasing its resilience and impressive growth trajectory. Homogenization is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics industry to craft high-quality products that truly stand out. Let's discover how selecting the right homogenizer can streamline your processes and elevate your products.
By Kim McDonald, 21 January 2025
Efficiently dissociating tissue while preserving cellular integrity is a technically challenging process, often involving a combination of mechanical and enzymatic methods to prepare single-cell suspensions. There are a variety of protocols for tissue dissociation depending on the tissue and downstream application. One popular approach is using orbital shakers or shaking water baths in combination with enzymatic digestion. Non-enzymatic approaches often involve Read more ...
By Miriam Carrillo, 20 January 2025
Orbital and linear (reciprocating) shakers are ideal for mixing liquids, dissolving solids, and most used in culturing cells. They ensure reliable, efficient, and controlled agitation. The purpose of shaking is to increase the availability of nutrients and to improve the oxygen transfer to gain a higher biomass compared to static incubation. Now the question is: Which one of these two works better for cell culture? Let 's dive into it.
By Miriam Carrillo, 19 November 2024
The choice between sand and other heating methods depends on the experiment's needs, including the required temperature range, heating profile, sample types, and vessel compatibility. A key consideration is whether a liquid or solid bath material is more suitable.
While many baths are called water or oil baths, they can also accommodate additional liquids and certain solids like beads or sand.
By Miriam Carrillo, 22 October 2024
As global vaccine demand soars, proper storage has become vital. The necessity for developing and distributing effective vaccines gained unprecedented significance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As scientists persist in creating new preventative treatments for various diseases, the healthcare cold storage industry has likewise innovated in manufacturing and design to ensure the proper storage of these vital materials.
This blog delves into how these standards are transforming vaccine preservation, ensuri...
By Miriam Carrillo, 17 October 2024
As muffle furnaces are available in different configurations, it is essential to consider what maximum temperature your application requires, chamber size, heating elements, and programming options.
In this article, we will explore key factors to consider and the different uses for each type of laboratory furnaceRead more ...
By Miriam Carrillo, 14 October 2024
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By Kim McDonald, 31 August 2024
To avoid issues associated with inconsistent buffer temperature during Western blot transfer, there are a variety of options for cooling the buffer. Many tanks are equipped with refillable ice packs or ice chambers, or the entire tank can be placed in an ice bucket or cold room. Still, these options lead to variations in temperature across the tank. To address this, many Western blotting protocols utilize magnetic stirrers to circulate the buffer during protein transfer to maintain a consistent temperature and avoid hot spots that can inhibit transfer.
By Miriam Carrillo, 19 August 2024
Consider the implications of preserving a sample in a ULT freezer that belongs to an individual who is no longer available, or managing samples collected from diverse global regions where replacement may be difficult or excessively costly. This underscores the critical importance of sample / specimen preservation, and perhaps no piece of laboratory equipment is more important to sample preservation than a ...
By Miriam Carrillo, 07 August 2024
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By Kim McDonald, 08 June 2024
Sonication uses ultrasonic frequencies of 20 kHz or greater to disrupt cell membranes and ensure complete cell lysis. While most homogenization techniques are capable of cell lysis and homogenization, sonicators are particularly efficient. Where sonication stands out from other methods is its ability to shear chromatin and DNA in small sample volumes. DNA released from lysed nuclei can create a viscous sample that interferes with sample preparation and gel loading. Sonication shears DNA, decreasing v...