Both paper-based systems and spreadsheets in the lab are labor-intensive to use, often requiring people to wait for access to the information they are looking for. A LIMS software solution provides simultaneous access to multiple users, makes it easy to search, and allows data entry to be either manual or electronic, allowing instrument data systems to enter results without human effort. [Read More]

Integrated data platforms allow you to make better data-driven decisions for your lab.   A Q&A interview of L7 Informatics’ President & CEO, Vasu Rangadass, led by Zahraa Chorghay, PhD, Clinical Writer and Editor at Today's Clinical Lab. [Read More]

Although some labs may opt to record their experiments on paper, or have personnel keep track of ordering information manually, these methods are outdated and have several limitations. The practice of using paper notebooks and records is still prevalent in labs, with some labs finding it more comfortable due to all their procedures being developed around legacy systems such as excel sheets, PDFs & paper based lab notebooks. [Read More]

Infectious diseases are still among the leading causes of death worldwide. Over 40 infectious diseases have been discovered in the past 50 years, including AIDS, SARS, MERS, Ebola, avian influenza, swine flu, Zika, and most recently COVID-19. While public health laboratories are vital, these labs aren’t always enough to handle the testing demands of today’s society, resulting in a need for clinical diagnostic laboratories. [Read More]

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a leading medical research institute in Australia, employing over 700 scientists and support staff. Garvan researchers have established a cancer tumour testing service that is designed to detect mutations to help oncologists determine treatment strategies. To handle the increasingly large volumes of samples it is anticipating, a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) was needed. This case study highlights how QLIMS helped the laboratory overcome these challenges. [Read More]

With Agilent SLIMS software, 'questions become answerable'. After Implementing Agilent SLIMS, a lab in London says it sees information with 'depth and richness that didn't exist before'. [Read More]

Battery manufacturers employ a broad range of pre-production and in-process analysis and quality testing techniques, to assure the quality and purity of raw and in-process materials, and ultimately the safety and quality of the battery. SampleManager software supports every part of battery manufacturing, from the extraction and processing of raw materials, to quality assurance in the production line, to the research and development of the next generation of batteries. [Read More]

In January 2023, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH's) Policy for Data Management and Sharing came into effect, requiring guidance on elements "for the submission of a data management and sharing plan (DMSP)" for NIH-funded projects. While the NIH created supplementary guidance to developing a DMSP, some ambiguity arguably remained. In this 2022 article published in PLOS Computational Biology, Gonzales et al. provide additional insight into the process. After a brief introduction, the authors present 10 helpful tips towards getting the most of a DMSP in complying with the NIH and its requirements. They conclude by examining the various stakeholders involved with the DMSP process and finding that "[g]ood DMSP practices can support better engagement with and accountability to the public who benefit from research."