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Laboratory ergonomics: Things you should know...things you should do

Article Abstract:

Erogonomical research based on day -to-day activities in a typical cellular biology laboratory is described. Musculoskeletal disorders or repetitive strain injuries is thought to be due to excessive use of pipettes and other common tools and a study reveals that the risk associated with excessive use of pipette not only depends on the ergonomics of the pipettes and other tools but also on factors such as individual's characteristics, work rhythm, postural constraints and environmental conditions.

Causes of, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Ergonomics, Ergonomic aid, Musculoskeletal diseases

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50 years ago in immunofluorescence

Article Abstract:

The author shares his experiences of synthesizing isothiocyanate dyes required in the immunofluorescence with a less toxic gas called thiophosgene.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Cyclic crudes and intermediates, Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing, Isocyanates, Phosgene, Usage, Immunofluorescence, Fluorescent antibody technique, Personal account

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Let it flow

Article Abstract:

Various systems for specific cellular applications, as used by different companies for handling the microfluidics are discussed.

Technology application, Cytology equipment

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