The art of writing

The art of writing

There are many challenges in the routine of Laboratory life. Some more or less unusual, one of these is certainly writing. Creativity is of little importance when it comes to technical writing, but this does not mean that it is less difficult, indeed. Paradoxically,...
The importance of purpose

The importance of purpose

People like to see the origin and the (positive) impact of their work. Being aware of one’s work is an important driving force for involvement, productivity and happiness. Unfortunately, however, it is not easy for a leader to make people on their team feel the...
A blood test could detect the aortic aneurysm

A blood test could detect the aortic aneurysm

When a person has an aneurysm we see an abnormal weakening and dilation of an artery. With regard to aortic aneurysms, those affected often do not perceive the symptoms until the aneurysm is broken, often with fatal consequences. A team from the University of School...
Data and decisions

Data and decisions

The ability to make the right decisions is a key feature in work and in life in general. Laboratory managers (like any manager) have to make various decisions every day. However, decision-making sometimes seems to be decided by intuition or personal opinion about a...
Could a new genetic vector defeat sickle cell anemia?

Could a new genetic vector defeat sickle cell anemia?

Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic and hereditary disease of the blood. People with this disease have an irregular shape of red blood cells. The National Instutes of Health (NIH) has improved the development of a viral vector to be used for gene therapy for Sickle Cell...