09/05

Mini Petri Dishes: Sizes, Uses & How to Choose the Right One | Bioland

A 35mm petri dish holds roughly 3–4ml of agar. A standard 100mm dish holds 25–30ml. That difference...

27/04

Petri Dish Sizes: Dimensions, Volumes & How to Choose the Right One

Pick up a 35 mm dish and a 150 mm dish side by side, and the difference is obvious. What's less obv...

24/04

DMEM Media for Cell Culture: Formulation, Variants & Selection Guide

Over half of all mammalian cell culture protocols list DMEM as the recommended basal medium—and for...

17/04

Nitrile Gloves Should Not Be Used For: 6 Key Scenarios Explained

What Makes Nitrile Gloves Fall Short in Certain Situations? Nitrile gloves have become the go-to ch...

10/04

What Is a Biological Assay? Meaning, Types, and Examples

A biological assay is a controlled test used to measure the effect, activity, potency, or safety of ...

03/04

What Is Medical Grade Water? Standards, Types, and Lab Applications

What Is Medical Grade Water? Medical grade water is highly purified water that meets strict quality...

26/03

Polypropylene Heat Resistance: Temperature Limits, Grades & Lab Guide

Polypropylene (PP) is the dominant material in laboratory consumables, medical devices, and life sc...

18/03

Why Are Lab Coats White? History, Science & Lab Safety Explained

The Origin of the White Lab Coat The white lab coat is one of the most recognizable symbols in scie...

13/03

What Do Scientists Wear? Practical Lab Clothing Explained

What scientists usually wear Scientists usually wear practical, safety-focused clothing that matche...

06/03

Plasma vs Serum: Key Differences Explained

Plasma and serum are both liquid components derived from blood, but they are not the same thing. Pl...

27/02

Purpose of a Graduated Cylinder: Uses, Types & Tips

A graduated cylinder is a tall, narrow container marked with evenly spaced volume measurements, and...

16/02

Silicone Rubber vs Rubber: Differences, Uses, and Selection Guide

Silicone rubber is usually the better choice for extreme temperatures, UV/ozone exposure, and clean/...