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In a recent cover story, Laboratory Equipment looks at the the way researchers will work in labs of the future. Will continuing computational enhancements, as the magazine predicts, drive development of long-term changes, or will other factors weigh heavier?

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Is it possible to use an endoscope on a single cell? It is, now that a group of Berkeley researchers have developed a nanowire-based optical probe that can not only produce high-resolution imagery, but can deliver drugs or other therapeutic wares to the interior of a single cell. In addition to imagery and delivery capabilities, the nanoendoscope may eventually be used to stimulate a living cell, electrically or optically.

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Scientists have created a living neon sign made of millions of bacterial cells. As explained in this video, a fluorescent protein causes the bacteria to blink; synchronizing the cell clocks makes them glow in unison.

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Researchers are looking at new ways to analyze a material that releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide during it's manufacture, i.e. portland cement. Using a diamond anvil cell to validate computer modeling of the material's nanostructure, they hope to reduce carbon emissions while simultaneously producing stronger cements.

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What is the most important instrument in the laboratory? R&D Magazine makes a strong case for a device that has been around for over 400 years — the optical or light microscope. This classic instrument is still the most dominant imaging device used in labs worldwide, with roughly 80% of researchers using some form of upright light microscope, accounting for $1.1 billion in spending. Even so, the development of smaller and cheaper microscopes (electron and scanning probe), could signal that the reign of the light microscope may be coming to an end.

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Experts define "under-management" as a person or environment that softpedals essential supervisory actions, such as job requirements, measurable goals, positive reinforcement, and performance metrics. All that is true, but this article points out that under-management also consists of more subtle factors, such as body language or "microinequities" that can convey mixed messages to your staff. Find out how to control these harmful intangibles.

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