Has anyone here used a porter-blum mt2 microtome? What do the adjustments do? [more inside]
posted by 12%juicepulp on Nov 13, 2009 - 3 answers

What should I know and what could help me in a job interview for a UK College Lab Technician? [more inside]
posted by D J Robertstein on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Did the hospital save my blood samples and could they be retested? Would swine flu cause a positive test for regular flu? [more inside]
posted by WeekendJen on Oct 9, 2009 - 6 answers

My girlfriend is a PhD student and is wondering how much general lab work (not related to research) is normal for a student (not a lab employee). Her PI does not pay her anything, all her income (stipend, lab expenses) come from other sources like grants. She is not paid extra for doing the general lab work. [more inside]
posted by mallow005 on Oct 7, 2009 - 28 answers

I have a gigantic ballroom reserved for a very small lab meeting. What crazy-cool things can we do to make use of this space at 9:30am on a weekday? Party? [more inside]
posted by tr0ubley on Sep 24, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm trying to figure out my options for setting up a small digital media lab for a new non-profit, but I have no idea how to set a minimum level of server specs! How much CPU and RAM do I really need? What determines this? The server will be used to administer local user accounts, and store files (including large media files). We may also end up using it to host our website and mail, if it makes sense (unlikely). All the main client computers will be macs, so I assume I should make life easier and just get an XServe. But I'm open to other suggestions. See below for some prices and models for various XServe's I'm trying to choose between. How low can I go? How much CPU/RAM do I need? Let me know if you need more information... [more inside]
posted by yuletide on Aug 20, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I learn more about the grant money my lab already has? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2009 - 17 answers

What to coat connectors with to create a high resistance connection? [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker on Mar 27, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm looking for a free alternative to Photoshop that supports a LAB colorspace-intensive workflow. [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Mar 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Is it realistic for me to expect that I can pay off my student loans with a lab tech job? [more inside]
posted by pullayup on Feb 19, 2009 - 14 answers

What sorts of science-y work are available for a non-professional? [more inside]
posted by lholladay on Feb 18, 2009 - 16 answers

Good resources for rules-of-thumb for laboratory dangers and chemical safety? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Jan 26, 2009 - 13 answers

I recently was asked to turn in my keys to a university research lab, and have a week to convince him why I should be allowed to return. Please help me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 24 answers

Why won't my dog eat regularly? It started when my roommate moved out, who had friends over a lot. Over the past few weeks it's progressed into serving him canned food, to some days where he doesn't eat at all except for treats and any kind of cooked meat. [more inside]
posted by philrj on Jul 11, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm about to embark on a PhD in cognitive neuroscience (imaging genetics, to be specific). It's going to be a long 4 years, is keeping a lab notebook going to ease the discomfort? [more inside]
posted by doctor.dan on Apr 28, 2008 - 18 answers

Buying refrigerators for the lab: is there a good reason not to go with consumer models? [more inside]
posted by mr_roboto on Jan 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Where to process nude photos? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2007 - 29 answers

What are some best practices for managing a (university) lab full of Ubuntu/Windows XP dualboot machines? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Aug 6, 2007 - 1 answer

We got a 12 week old lab that loves to go for a walk, but she just pulls on her leash ( has a standard nylon collar ) and it sounds like is choking her. How have you personally trained your dog? What can I do to make her walk by my side without strangling her all the time. Professional training is an option but this seems her only setback.... Thanks!
posted by FLHunter3006 on Nov 16, 2006 - 29 answers

Can the Hep C virus replicate in vials of stored blood? [more inside]
posted by engling on Oct 31, 2006 - 4 answers

Need help choosing a new dog! [more inside]
posted by saucy on Oct 1, 2006 - 24 answers

Help me get a decent picture of my black lab. [more inside]
posted by saucy on Jun 17, 2006 - 13 answers

I recently got into a graduate school program which would fund me for the next 5 years. The thing is, in the first year I am expected to do lab rotations (3 in total), and I talked with a professor about seriously wanting to join hs group rather enthusiastically without consulting others first. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2006 - 9 answers

I have an almost-14 year old chocolate lab, who collapsed about 6 weeks ago. They thought she had pancreatitis, but that was negative. In the course of events, they did an ultrasound and found an adrenal tumor, also a small nodule on her spleen. [more inside]
posted by marciabcd on Mar 11, 2006 - 11 answers

Where should I get my film processed in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by jann on Jan 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Where should I be looking to buy a lab coat for a costume? My girlfriend suggested looking in the yellow pages under "Uniforms" but those places seem to seem janitorial jumpsuits and such. Looking under "Medical Equipment" seems to be *actual* medical equipment, and there's no "Medical Apparrel" category. Costume shops either have nothing, or something that looks like it's made out of cardboard. So, where can I get a lab coat by Saturday?
posted by emptybowl on Oct 26, 2005 - 17 answers

Over the summer I'm going to be setting up a computer and electronics lab for undergraduate art students at a private college. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by puppy kuddles on Apr 19, 2005 - 11 answers

What's a good web filter for a non-profit school-age PC lab? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by dhartung on Feb 21, 2004 - 4 answers