A colony counter with a detachable tablet is ideal for daily laboratory use.  // Its unique assist mode automatically identifies colonies of the same type and makes it possible to conduct a colony count with just a few clicks.

Scientists from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India have developed a smart biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite which can detect relative humidity in packaged perishable food and thus, monitor its freshness.

A study has found that constant exposure to specific phenol chemicals found in items like toys, sunscreen, dental products, food packaging, and food preservatives can disrupt or change thyroid hormone levels among women seeking fertility care.

Researchers have developed an edible antimicrobial coating from cannabidiol and sodium alginate. When strawberries are submerged into the coating, it has the potential to increase the shelf life of the fruit.

A new examination of the way different tissues read information from genes has discovered that the brain and testes appear to be extraordinarily open to the use of many different kinds of code to produce a given protein. The researchers say the use of rare pieces of code may be another layer of control in the genome that could be essential to fertility and evolutionary innovation.

As microplastics increasingly permeate our natural environment, understanding their complex relationship with harmful chemicals becomes crucial. Through state-of-the-art techniques, a team of scientists achieves groundbreaking insights, aiming to reshape our approach to pollution control and environmental preservation.

Only a fraction of the material that could be turned into new plastic is currently recycled. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated how the carbon atoms in mixed waste can replace all fossil raw materials in the production of new plastic.

A study has revealed that the use of certain pesticides in the production of different kinds of berries such as strawberries leads to bland and watery fruits. These strawberries are also low in nutritional value.

When the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some organs or tissues are more sensitive to metabolic stress. Under these conditions, the white adipose tissue of the visceral cavity is the most vulnerable organ to obesity-related metabolic changes, according to a new study.

Peristaltic pumps find wide application in modern labs, they are considered inexpensive, easy to use and maintain and, most important of all, are extremely reliable and flexible. The range of application is huge, from simple transfer of a liquid from one container to another in HPLC and Ion chromatographs, to more complex usage as dispensing tools for reagents in flow chemistry. Despite all known limitations related to inferior performance in presence of high back pressure, peristaltic pumps can be considered the ‘go to’ choice for lab pumps, easy to adapt to specific tasks just by the selection of different tube internal diameter (I.D) and materials.