In 2026, sticking to the “best practice” in the lab is, more than ever, about going above and beyond SOP adherence. There are standards to update and data integrity to strengthen, all while attempting ...

‘GAIN-OF-FUNCTION’ CRACKDOWN — The Biden administration is tightening oversight of high-risk “gain-of-function” research after controversy over the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic heightened scrutiny ...

The following prudent biosafety practices are recommended by the National Academy of Sciences in the publication Biosafety in the Laboratory and in part constitute basic good biosafety practices.

The pipette is arguably the tool that gives the scientist the most hands-on contact with their work. Though small, this simple piece of equipment can have a big impact on good laboratory practice (GLP ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: To reduce the likelihood of ingesting hazardous materials, the Occupational Safety and ...

2• Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Laboratory waste Managements. 3• Know your Surrounding. 4• Laboratory Safely rules and Guidelines. 5• Safe Lab Practices . 6• Overview of Laboratory Risk ...

Scientists around the world are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their research, however, the path to adopting sustainable practices can be complex. While some scientists ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Connectivity and integration are important qualities which ...

It was only a little more than a century ago that the first great strides were taken in recognizing the role of arthropods as 'vectors' capable of transmitting pathogens that cause disease in humans ...