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#TipTuesday: avoid parallax, or the distortion of objects when viewed from different positions, by holding your pipette horizontally and keeping your eyes level with the volume mark while adjusting the volumeter.

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Gilson team, Connor Silva. Connor joins us as a Liquid Handling Specialist covering a portion of the Northeast area of the US. Welcome to the team, Connor!

Sample integrity is necessary for accurate and reproducible results. Using the right systems helps improve confidence in your results. Consider these features in sample separation instruments to protect sample integrity: bit.ly/41U6kOi #purification #chromatography

#TipTuesday: automating solid phase extraction (SPE) sample prep has a variety of benefits, including increased throughput, minimal exposure to hazardous materials, and improved reproducibility. #SPE #biotech

Did you know that our Gilson site in Villiers-le-bel, France aims to recycle 80% of their waste in the manufacturing plant? We are focusing on three areas to hit our goal; you can learn more about each of them and our commitment to #sustainability here: bit.ly/4be4OuH

Reading pipette volumes correctly is essential in your day to day lab work. We talked to our pipetting experts and gathered helpful tips to help you increase pipetting accuracy. Access the quick guide here: bit.ly/3Sn2etJ #biotech #researchlab

Solid phase extraction is an important method used in the food and beverage industry. Because of its versatility and selectivity, SPE is widely used in this field for isolating and cleaning up semi-volatile and non-volatile analytes. Read more: bit.ly/3UdAJW0

#TipTuesday: use specialized filter tips for overly sensitive assays. These types of tips are ideal for #qPCR, PCR, RNA, and #DNA isolation or every time you need to take special care of your sample.

Blood plasma can be used in many clinical tests. In the following technical note, we describe the use of PIPETMAX® for pipetting plasma from a whole blood sample. Download your copy here: bit.ly/3T2n8Qx #automation #biotech

In 2023, our employees participated in an initiative to raise funds for childhood cancer research through exercise. The charity we chose was World Child Cancer. Learn more about the organization and challenge here: bit.ly/3UoE0ld #GivingBack

When choosing a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system, you need to think about how your needs may evolve in the future. This article explores the benefits of having a flexible HPLC system that can adapt to your research needs: bit.ly/3HHm1Pv

Set up your protocols quickly and easily with the right complementary products in your lab. Our high-quality consumables will pair perfectly with your lab's systems and are ready-to-use to enhance your workflow. Find our full line here: bit.ly/3OnMjKu #LabConsumables

This technical note discusses the process of automating the purification of monoclonal antibodies using a Gilson liquid handling system. Follow the link to learn more about the results: bit.ly/3OcJhWZ #BiomedicalResearch #Automation

#TipTuesday: To create greater uniformity and precision when dispensing, be sure to pre-wet your pipette tip with the same liquid as the one being dispensed. Follow for more pipetting tips.

Our line of high-performance benchtop devices provide the performance and reliability you need in the lab. Find our full line here: bit.ly/3OxEqlD #MoreThanPipettes

Regular preventative pipette maintenance is important to ensure workflow accuracy and reproducibility. Here we share some best practices for #PipetteMaintenance in your lab: bit.ly/3w9kFuc #ScienceTwitter

#TipTuesday: when choosing to purchase pipette tips, be sure to always check the quality of the tip's raw material, if there are any manufacturer's guarantees, and finally, cleanliness to make sure the tip is free of potential contaminants.

CRISPR helps researchers to explore new drug targets and uncover how diseases work at the genetic level. Read our technical note and learn how technology like EXTRACTMAN® and PLATEMASTER® can help your CRISPR workflow: bit.ly/3HfcVcL