Month: August 2024

After recently reading a 2018 article in Science (https://www.science.org/content/article/surprises-starting-new-pi) titled “The surprises of starting as a new PI”, we here at Lumos thought it might be helpful to summarize some take home messages from this piece. The journey of becoming a new principal investigator is filled with unexpected challenges and responsibilities. Many new PIs quickly realize that the role requires.. Read more

Ensuring the authenticity of biological and chemical materials is crucial in scientific research. Authentication involves verifying the identity, purity, and quality of cell lines, antibodies, and reagents, which is vital for preventing contamination and misidentification. Why Authentication Matters Components of an Authentication Plan Implementing Authentication Practices Institutions and researchers should: