Chain of Custody – Forensic Lab Equipment
In 2019, Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, unveiled a new Center for the Future of Forensic Science. The Center’s close alliance with the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) creates an innovative opportunity for teaching and research. They incorporated Air Science forensic equipment to prepare future forensic scientists with the […]
Cyanoacrylate Fuming for Latent Print Development
If you’e ever unlocked your smartphone or made a biometric purchase with the touch of a finger, your unique fingerprint has identified you. Though fingerprint identification in regards to smartphone biometrics is a relatively new invention, the concept dates to ancient times when fingerprints were similarly used as signatures on clay tablets.1 Though it has […]
Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinets and Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods
Laminar flow hoods are used in a variety of industries – from laboratories to medical equipment facilities and beyond. They provide a safe, energy-efficient, contamination-free environment that is ideal for applications sensitive to particulates. Common Laminar Flow Hood Applications Though laminar flow hoods come in various styles, they all rely on either vertical or horizontal […]
Horizontal and Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods
Laminar flow hoods go by a few different names, including laminar flow cabinets, laminar flow workstations, or laminar flow clean benches. They are used in various fields when the main goal is to protect the work surface, product or equipment on the work surface from particulate contamination. These hoods rely on laminar, or constant, non-turbulent, […]
Protecting Personnel Amid Growing Narcotics Epidemic
The narcotics epidemic has continued to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more fatal overdoses being reported as a result. According to the CDC, drug overdose deaths totaled more than 81,000 from May 2019 to May 2020 – the highest number ever recorded in twelve months. Overdose deaths caused by synthetic opiates increased by more […]
Uncovering Genetic Disorders Through PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) enables DNA amplification that is an essential part of genotyping. Through genotyping, DNA sequence variations in an individual can be determined, and genetic disorders or diseases are identified. PCR’s ability to target specific segments in genetic material means that PCR testing can be used to identify even trace segments of targeted […]
Air Science Purair PCR Laminar Flow Cabinet for Genotyping
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) mimics the same DNA replication process that happens within cells. The process, developed in 1983 by Kary Mullis, allows scientists to quickly reproduce identical genetic material from small, specific segments of genetic material.1 PCR is performed in a thermocycler which uses multiple heating and cooling cycles to cause chemical reactions that […]
Laminar Flow Hood vs. Ductless Fume Hood
Air Science® laminar flow hoods and ductless fume hoods are designed to be installed almost anywhere without added installation costs. They are easy to operate, economical, and environmentally friendly. When it comes to choosing between laminar flow hoods or our ductless fume hoods, however, there are several key differences to consider. Laminar Flow Hoods Laminar […]
Commonly Asked Questions – Purair® RX Balance Hood
Containment primary engineering controls (C-PECs) used during hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical handling include fume hoods, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), and other ventilated enclosures. To help simplify the process of choosing the best C-PEC for your application, we’ve compiled a list of our most commonly asked questions for the Purair RX. Is this unit USP 800 […]
What Makes the Purair ECO Stand Out?
Across the board, ductless fume hoods are more eco-friendly than ducted fume hoods because of their high energy efficiency and low environmental impact. Ductless technology reduces the expense of HVAC reconditioning as filtered air is safely recirculated into the laboratory. Facilities with multiple fume hoods see substantial energy consumption savings from the use of ductless […]