The Emerging Trends in Infectious Disease Interactive Infographic is a living resource, staying current with diagnostic, protective, and therapeutic developments in the vitally important area. This post serves as a chronology of the infographic, citing ongoing developments in the areas of: Detection and Containment, Diagnosis and Treatment, Laboratory Equipment, and Prevention and Surveillance.

Here we offer a snapshot of the range and depth of technologies on display at this year's conference. We also take a moment to highlight an innovative product designed to address a common pain point in clinical medicine.

In this article, we explore novel applications and new products enabling breakthrough research in microscopy, stem cell biology, high-content/high-throughput screening, and other areas.

Products showcased at SLAS Europe 2018 represent a range of advanced technologies designed to accelerate laboratory automation performance.

Sequencing methods have evolved to encompass high-throughput, high-resolution methods based on advanced capillary and microfluidic technologies.

The Ovation was designed with an advanced ergonomics strategy – placing user comfort first – and coupling this with high-performance features and quality.

Flow Cytometry is a quintessential method for cell characterization. Here we briefly review principles, applications, and a few new instrument platforms.

Building off the momentum of the long line of Pipet-Aid innovations, ergonomics and performance updates bring new levels of reliance to this trusted brand.

On full display at the SLAS conference this year were emerging technologies and solutions aimed at accelerating discovery and streamlining lab operations.

We review popular technologies and the equipment involved, briefly discussing important aspects to keep in mind when optimizing the technique.

The Seeding Labs program has recently partnered with LabX.com to provide a channel for labs to donate equipment to developing countries in the spirit of corporate philanthropy.

Parafilm is a mainstay in the laboratory that has an interesting background and diverse array of uses beyond the typical.

PCR machines are important assets in life science research. Discussed in this article are several key points to consider when purchasing a PCR Thermal Cycler for the lab.