Moving to an international lab can open up exciting opportunities and experiences for a life science researcher, but there’s a lot to consider when planning for a life-changing move abroad. In this new guide we gathered advice from globetrotting scientists who share their top tips on living and working abroad.
It’s time for a fresh installment of our Interviews with Scientists series! We spoke to Büşra Yücel, a postdoc at the University of Bristol, who told us about her current research, her passion for teaching, and the importance of being proactive in STEM.
We’re delighted to introduce the latest winner of our $500 Early Career Scientist Grant - Joselina Berti! We spoke to the PhD student about her career in science, and learned more about the challenges facing science researchers in Argentina today.
Moving institutions is often seen as essential for career progression in science, but it’s not the only path to success. In this guest article, Dr. Rachel Perry of Yale University shares her 20+ year journey at a single institution, and discusses the many benefits of laying down roots in research.
In this new monthly feature, our in-house scientists and customer support team share answers to technical questions about our products! From storage conditions and shelf life to getting the best results in the lab - find all the answers in Your Top Technical Questions!
Despite growing numbers of women entering STEM, female scientists remain underrepresented in senior roles due to systemic barriers and lack of support. In this article, we share some powerful advice from women in STEM on how we can close the gender gap and create a more inclusive future.
What is daily life like for an LGBTQ+ scientist in 2025? What challenges do openly gay or trans researchers face in the lab today? We spoke to Olivia Goldman of the University of California, Berkeley, to ask about her experiences of being ‘out and proud’ in the lab and why honesty and openness is vital for the advancement of science.
Introducing the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! Swarnendu Basak is a PhD student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville who will use his $500 grant to attend the CELL BIO 2025 conference. We spoke to him about his current research and the challenges facing life scientists today!
In our new Ask the Author feature, we speak to Professor Bryan Roth about his team’s new HCAD chemogenetic system. Bryan tells us what makes HCAD different, and why FCH-2296413 is such a valuable chemogenetic tool.
In recent years, AI has begun to revolutionise productivity in the workplace, with the science lab being no exception. We’ve taken a closer look at 10 useful AI tools that are assisting life scientists with writing, data analysis, drug discovery and more!
