“How did it start?” is among the many questions raised by the Covid-19 pandemic. Answering it may help prevent future pandemics. The escape of SARS-CoV-2 from a research laboratory in Wuhan, China, ...

The Food and Drug Administration released a final rule Sept. 18 that rescinds one from 2024 that applied medical device rules ...

Laboratory safety protects everyone working with chemicals and biological materials. These substances can pose significant ...

Common sense and courtesy are the rules of thumb. Be aware, note unsafe situations before they happen, and leave the laboratory the way you would like it to be left for yourself. Please be guided by ...

Arkansas State University is hosting its inaugural Lab Safety Awareness Week by bringing faculty and staff members to talk to ...

Every day, students at Arkansas State University are immersed in educational experiences to prepare them for their future ...

Prevention of fires is a key element in laboratory safety. Plan experiments carefully, minimize hazardous materials, and keep work areas clean to minimize risks.

Dorothy Hudig, Ph.D., professor of immunology, and her research team at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), have been recognized as this year’s recipient of the Excellence in ...

Although attitudes towards lab safety have grown more positive over the years, some academic researchers still believe that safe lab practices hamper research productivity. The idea is that time spent ...