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As a woman of a certain age, I’ve often tried to convince myself that I’ve gotten better as I have gotten older. My intellect and life experiences are vastly greater than when I was 20, as is the balance in my bank account. Certain things arguably get better with age: cheese, wine, denim jeans, cast-iron skillets, and a staple in…

Laboratory quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are essential in highly regulated industries, including food, cosmetics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Even while the term “quality” has a wide range of applications, in a laboratory setting, it frequently refers to the accuracy and dependability of results. Systems that dependably deliver highly accurate results are acceptable, but they can be maximized with…

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are essential for managing data and information in modern laboratories. These software platforms help laboratories streamline their workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance the efficiency of their operations. However, LIMS doesn’t work in isolation in today’s interconnected world. It needs to communicate with other systems, such as laboratory instruments, manufacturing and production systems, electronic health…

During the workday, laboratory personnel generate data and information. That intellectual material forms the basis of decisions about product quality, research directions, someone’s health, and other matters. Data and information must be entered into reports, computer systems, databases, and software packages to be useful. While that seems like a trivial task, it isn’t, not because typing a few keystrokes is…

As discussed in a previous LabLynx blog, “Automation in Farming Can Forever Change the Agriculture Industry,”1 demand for food production may need to increase by as much as 70 percent to feed the world’s estimated 9.7 billion people by 2050. While feeding the world is an obvious priority, many also believe there is an equally important need to reduce the world’s…

LabLynx recently published the article LIMS Optimization: Aligning a LIMS to the Way Your Lab Works to explain how you can make your laboratory information management system (LIMS) reflect—and improve—your lab’s operations. One of the most common requests from our clients is to configure their management structure into their LabLynx ELab LIMS solution. LIMS user profiles for supervisors and managers…

Good laboratory practice, or GLP, is a quality system of management concerned with the organizational process and conditions of non-clinical laboratory testing. These controls for uniformity, consistency, reliability, quality, and integrity aim to ensure the safety and efficacy of products in development for humans or animals and are followed by a variety of lab types, including those in food testing,…

In today’s fast-paced scientific landscape, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory operations. From biotech companies to environmental agencies, the use of a LIMS can significantly influence the workflow and overall productivity of a laboratory. However, as with any technology, the satisfaction levels can vary significantly among users. Are you…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting memory, behavior, and cognition, severely impacting individuals and their loved ones. AD is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly population, affecting an estimated 47 million people worldwide. The cause of AD is not fully understood, and there is no cure for the disease. However, considerable progress has been…

A contract testing laboratory is an independent organization that performs scientific research or conducts testing for external clients. These third-party laboratories complete activities that cannot be accomplished internally by their clients. The contract can be specific to certain components of an overall project and can last from weeks to many years, depending on the need. Businesses across multiple industries choose…