Blogs about Sample Management

Introduction: Navigating the Complex World of Samples

In the realm of scientific research and diagnostics, effective sample management has long been a critical concern. It serves as the bedrock upon which high-quality data and reliable outcomes are...

Biological samples are invaluable in pharmaceutical research, enabling scientists to gain a better understanding of human health and disease. Correctly handling and storing these precious samples is essential for maintaining sample integrity,...

In the world of scientific research and development, sample management plays a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of experimental results. It encompasses a range of essential tasks such as identifying, storing, handling,...

SLAS San Diego 2023 has come and gone, and SPT Labtech were thrilled to be exhibiting at this premier event for life sciences and laboratory automation. This year's conference was bigger and better than ever, bringing together leading experts,...

Budget season for lab managers is a tricky time when critical spending decisions need to be taken on competing investment priorities. Staffing costs and the benefits of new laboratory equipment are often weighed up and set against each other. Should...

Avoiding sample degradation is essential to ensure the integrity of the research efforts that biobanks support. A constant freezer temperature is a crucial factor in ensuring sample quality since a warm storage environment, even for a short period,...

Biobanks have become an essential cornerstone of medical research - enabling drug discovery and development, supporting biomarker research and deepening our understanding of disease mechanisms. As we advance towards an era of personalized medicine,...

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicineaddresses concerns about reproducibility and replicability in scientific research. Sitting near the top of the “food chain”, it is imperative that sample management...

Biobank research is essential for advancing our knowledge of the genetic make-up of diseases and supports a future of more powerful, personalized medicine. However, biobank research faces many challenges, including weak process links that threaten...

A recent edition of Nature discusses a repository at Munich’s Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU), Germany of pig samples from a genetically engineered pig model of diabetes (Abbott, A. (2015)Nature519: 397-8). Samples from Boar 1339 were divided...