Colors are everywhere we look, but what is the scientific reason behind why we see the colors we do? In essence, what is the chemical makeup of color, and why is it important? What are its key ...

You may have come across an infographic in your Facebook feed or seen them pop up on Twitter. If you haven’t yet, you will soon enough. The use of infographics is becoming more prevalent as a way to ...

From synthetic biology and gene therapy to data storage and biofuel production, the demand for synthetic DNA is rising. (1) Chemicals remove the 5’-hydroxyl protecting group. The nucleosides are rich ...

Flow cytometry remains a critical technology for the high-throughput analysis of single cells in complex populations. Attention to good practice for analysis is more important than ever due to the ...

There are different uses for water in a laboratory. Water baths, dishwashers and basic cleaning protocols require lower-purity water while sensitive analytical applications and molecular biology ...

During the coronavirus stay-at-home order, many people have taken up the art of making sourdough bread and have learned that it's not as easy as it looks. Why? Making sourdough bread is both an art ...