Chromatography is a process for separating components of a mixture. To get the process started, the mixture is dissolved in a substance called the mobile phase, which carries it through a second substance called the stationary phase. The different components of the mixture travel through the stationary phase at different speeds, causing them to separate from one another. The […]
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Cancer is a collection of related diseases caused by abnormal cell growth in a patient’s body. It occurs when normal checks on cellular division cease to function, resulting in excessive growth of cells in a specific tissue the body cannot control on its own. Cancer is not one single disease, and it develops from a […]
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According to the United Nations in July 2016, the population of India stood at 1,326,801,576. Today, it stands as the second most populated country in the world with a fertility rate of 2.43 births per woman. Catering the basic medical needs across the populated countries like India will be a difficult task. The growth of […]
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Unlike optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) use electrons rather than light rays to generate images of the specimen being studied. And to understand how SEMs work, it’s important to grasp the concept of backscattered electrons (BSEs). BSEs are high-energy electrons used to obtain high-resolution images that show the distribution of various elements that make up a sample. To […]
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The care and upkeep of laboratory equipment, hardware and systems is an integral part of quality assurance in the lab. Well maintained laboratory ensures consistency and reliability in data, consequently leading to accurate results and precise findings. Moreover, pathlabs and diagnostic centers make use of costly machinery that are highly sophisticated and delicate. Hence proper […]
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A first-hand account of the challenges (and rewards) for women in frontline roles. Dear members of the leadership team, Hope you are well and had a good weekend. As you know, becoming more inclusive and diverse as a company, is a critical imperative for us at Ndiema. Over the last few months, we have had […]
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At one point or the other, every startup will present their idea, product, or service in front of a big audience. The ability to present is one that you can learn, if you feel rather uncomfortable on stage. But where to start? How do you prepare an excellent pitch? We gathered a few practical insights […]
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Open now? Open later? As debate rages about restarting economies, one critical element is absent from discussion. The predictor of our success or failure will have less to do with when businesses open their doors and more to do with how often people open their mouths. Decades of research suggest that the heart of a high reliability […]
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Parallel surveys conducted over the past weeks show that, while the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business continuity in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic life science sectors, outsourced R&D service providers remain operational. Many of these providers are advancing research into COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Survey 1: Research is Disrupted at Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Academic Labs […]
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Many of us join companies thinking we will have a clear path of progression and growth for years to come. For the most part, since the last recession, this has been true. But what started as a health crisis has evolved into a redefinition of work, with an estimated 18 million Americans furloughed since mid-March. The economy has […]
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