Despite the growing number of new technologies and automated instruments, routine liquid handling is still a manual process in many labs. The trend towards automation is gaining importance, not only with complex applications, such as NGS library preparation but also with simple yet repetitive liquid handling steps where automated pipetting makes sense.

A variety of automated liquid handling systems—suiting all budgets and workloads—are now available. These systems are designed to improve consistency and efficiency by eliminating both person-to-person and day-to-day variability.

But how to get started with automation? When does it make sense to automate workflows and methods, and isn't it super complicated to implement an automated liquid handler in a lab?

Get answers to these questions in this episode of Listen In!

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Inspired by mutations associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, Prof. Dr. Silvia Cappello’s group at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich aims to understand the role of extracellular mechanisms essential for the correct development of the human brain.

Their research focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms contributing to the formation of the brain by examining mutations in genes influencing cell-cell contacts, the extracellular matrix, and the secretion of vesicles.

In this episode of Listen In, Silvia presents the latest research that makes an important contribution to our understanding of cell non-autonomous mechanisms in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders.

She also explains how imaging workflows, using the Mica Imaging Microhub alongside confocal and super-resolution systems, support the group’s research.

Watch the full presentation here: https://microscopyfocus.com/cellular-crosstalk-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders/

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In this episode of Listen In, master your PCR set-up for unparalleled results.

Check out this enlightening discussion of the crucial factors that influence the outcome of PCR experiments and discover the parameters you can optimize for better and more consistent PCR results.

You will get reliable advice directly from PCR experts at Eppendorf on key topics, including the core features of thermal cyclers and the importance of good pipetting techniques to minimize evaporation.

This episode also features helpful insights into ideal reaction set-up, primer design, template DNA selection, and PCR optimization.

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