Nothing speaks to the glory of 21st century America more than kicking back with a frosty mug of Honey Lavender Ale, Hoptimus Prime, or Apocalypse Cow. The craft brewing industry is booming in the US, gaining over 10% in volume sales (both domestic and export) in 2016, as compared to the flat growth of the … Continue reading “Building a Better Brew Lab”
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Neurology Research Turning the Tide of Opioid Abuse
Drug overdoses now kill Americans at a faster rate than car accidents, with opioid abuse largely to blame. Almost 100 Americans die each day from overdoses of heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, and morphine. Sadly, most of the people struggling with addiction are ashamed to reach out for help because of lingering misconceptions that categorize … Continue reading “Neurology Research Turning the Tide of Opioid Abuse”
“Faculty Phenotyping” for New Levels of Flexibility in Interdisciplinary Lab Design
“Interdisciplinary” is the buzz word of 21st-century scientific research. But it’s not as simple as putting a chemist, a biologist, and an engineer in the same room to work. Each discipline has its tools and best practices, and projects evolve. Lab planners need to design and equip spaces that are flexible and functional for the … Continue reading ““Faculty Phenotyping” for New Levels of Flexibility in Interdisciplinary Lab Design”
The Lean Lab
How many lab managers can boast that they keep a Pinterest board for lab design ideas? It can be difficult to keep up with if your lab faces any organization challenges, such as funding, shared space, staff turnover, or changing research goals. Lean has been a buzzy business term for a couple decades, thanks to … Continue reading “The Lean Lab”