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Do you remember what you did in your microbiology practical during your studies? Clearly, I cannot recall every detail, but I still know that measuring the OD600 was an essential part of it: Draw a sample, place it into a cuvette, measure the OD at 600 nm and record the value along with the time. Ten years have passed since then and yet capturing the OD600 to determine microbial growth is more common than ever. Reason enough for us to shed light on why the method is used so intensively, how the method developed and what should be considered in the OD600 measurement.

BMG LABTECH U.S. hosted the first User Group Meeting in San Diego, CA. Fifty PHERAstar and CLARIOstar users enjoyed a day filled with scientific talks, networking opportunities and German delicacies. Scientists had the chance to share with other users how they use their BMG LABTECH microplate readers and learn from BMG staff how to optimize assays and get the most out of BMG’s software.

No life science or diagnostic lab can live without it: the ELISA assay. The article explains the principle of ELISA assays and presents variables that determine the sensitivity and precision of your measurements.

From an engineer’s point of view, biology has a frustrating lack of standardized parts. Usually, a microprocessor designed in drafted software is produced and functions exactly the way it’s supposed to once it has been stamped, fabbed and machined. The goal of Synthetic Biology is to be able to provide solutions to problems in the same way an electronic circuit can be engineered.

Meat scientists strive to improve and grow the red meat sector and doing so, remain committed to optimising both the consumer’s experience and industry efficiencies. 

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. There are many pathways and processes involved in the pathogenesis of this disease, and attempting to mimic these interactions in laboratory environments can prove troublesome. This blog article explains how ischemia and reperfusion models can be used to examine the complications of CHD and discover potential drug targets.