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10 Things to Consider when Deciding if You Should Buy New or Used Lab Equipment
inding the perfect piece of lab equipment to buy can be quite the task. These 10 tips will help you...

How to Write Scientific Protocols for All Audiences
Writing a reproducible protocol is an essential skill that all scientists must have. Here are som...

The 10 Cs to Publishing Quality Scientific Charts and Graphics
The pictures, graphics, and charts that you put into your scientific publication can make or break...

Public Speaking Dos and Don’ts—A Life Scientist’s How-To Guide
It can often be difficult for even an experienced life science researcher to keep an audience focu...

10 Alternatives to Completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship and Entering Academia after Graduation
If you find yourself asking the question, “is a postdoc really my only option after receiving my P...

Starting your First Evernote Electronic Lab Notebook in 10 Easy Steps (With Videos)
If you’re ready to transition from a paper-based lab notebook to an electronic lab notebook, here...

10 Tips for Writing, Editing and Submitting a Successful Grant Proposal
After finding potential sources of funding for your life science research, it’s time to get starte...

Demystifying Material Grades for Your Laboratory
Whether it’s in a chemical’s title or its description, there is usually a note about a reagent’s g...

Top 5 Electronic Lab Notebooks for Academic and Personal Use
If you’ve decided to try out the electronic lab notebook and don’t know where to start, this artic...