Mastering biotech lab safety: performing demonstrations

Are you planning lab demonstrations for the upcoming school year? These quick, engaging experiments are a great way to break the ice with a new class while introducing key concepts in a fun and memorable way. Some of our favorite…

Mastering biotech lab safety: tips for handling chemicals, heat, and microbes

As a student, the biotechnology lab is the place where you bridge the gap between classroom concepts and the real-world techniques used in research labs around the world. However, as an educator, you have to be mindful of the potential…

Everything you wanted to know about lab gloves (but were afraid to ask)

We think getting people into the lab is awesome. It’s THE place for discoveries, learning, and science! But it does require more protection than opening a textbook. Enter personal protective equipment or PPEs. Gloves are part of the triumvirate of…