Improve Your PCR Amplification Process
PCR is shorthand for a simple but very useful procedure in molecular biology called the polymerase chain reaction. It’s a technique used to amplify a segment of DNA of interest or produce many copies. In other words, PCR enables you to produce millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence from an initially small sample […]
Vent BOX™ Offers Protection from Inhalation Risks of Chemical Safety Cabinets
Air Science® Vent BOX ductless modular ventilation and filtration systems offer protection from chemical vapors found inside stand-alone chemical safety cabinets using a modular ventilation and filtration system. Unique filtration technology creates a safe work environment for laboratory personnel over a wide range of industry applications. The compact, low profile system is completely portable with […]
Precision Powder Weighing: How to Deliver Accurate Results
Many factors can influence the outcome of routine weighing in the laboratory. Whether you’re using a ductless fume hood, glove bag or balance enclosure, here are a few things to consider. Ductless Fume Hood Direct Weighing Method When it comes to the direct weighing method, it’s important to remember that if exposure to a chemical […]
Keeping it Simple: How to Properly Clean Your Laminar Flow Hood
Cleanliness and air filtration are extremely important in maintaining sterility levels in a laboratory. This is just as true for a laminar flow hood or clean bench. Using proper cleaning methods and keeping a regular maintenance schedule will ensure your laminar flow cabinet provides safe and accurate results. How to Clean Your Laminar Flow Cabinet: […]
Purair® FLEX Portable Isolator Aboard the International Space Station
Courtesy of NASA/Popular Mechanics The first cement solidification tests performed in a microgravity environment recently took place on the International Space Station (ISS) using the Air Science® Purair FLEX Portable Isolator. The Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS) project explored the complex prosses of whether solidifying cement in microgravity would result in unique microstructure differences […]
Fume Hood or Biological Safety Cabinet – Which is the Best Choice for You and Your Lab?
While a biological safety cabinet (biosafety cabinet or BSC) is sometimes referred to as a ductless fume hood, the BSC does not protect from chemical vapors. Likewise, ductless fume hoods are not biological safety cabinets, but can protect from particulates when fitted with HEPA/ULPA filters. When it comes to selecting the right “ductless fume hood” for your […]
Purair FUMEBOX™ Ductless Enclosure: No Installation Costs, Versatile Protection
Air Science® Purair FUMEBOX ductless enclosures are an effective solution to your air filtration needs. Designed to protect the user from chemicals, vapors or powders during low-volume chemical manipulations, the Fume Box employs advanced carbon filtration technology to offer a safe, high performance alternative to conventional ducted fume hoods for a wide range of applications […]
Lab Safety Rules for Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Safety
In the United States alone, there are more than 500,000 workers who are employed in laboratories. Every day, laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations. Over the years, the Occupational Safety […]
Using Ultraviolet Light to Eliminate DNA Cross Contamination
The Air Science UV-Box™ is a high-efficiency chamber designed to safely decontaminate contents while providing a safe work environment for the operator. High intensity UV lamps positioned within the cabinet produce short wave ultraviolet light at 254 nm to destroy exposed surface DNA and bacteria, leaving evidence free of contamination prior to other forensic tests, […]
Purair ECO: Protecting the Environment and You
The Purair® ECO Series ductless fume hoods are designed to protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors generated on the work surface. Central to the ECO Series design is the innovative Air Science® Multiplex™ Filtration Technology and our exclusive EFT™ Enhanced Filtration Technology developed to assure universal protection in the work environment over the widest range of […]