Medical laboratory scientists collect samples and perform lab tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform statistical analysis. Their work is crucial for clinicians to diagnose diseases.

Like a lot of engineers, I spent a lot of time in libraries when I was a kid. There were certain books you’d check out over and over again. One of those was [Raymond Barrett’s] Build-It-Yourself ...

A laboratory technician checks human blood samples before placing the glass tubes on an automated testing line. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images) As Dr. Rodney Rohde, professor of clinical ...

Samples—and a certain stink—are accumulating at Quest Diagnostics thanks to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. “You get used to it.

The Master of Laboratory Animal Science program combines the following areas of training: basic science, laboratory animal science and a hands-on practicum. The basic science courses are designed to ...

Open-ended experiments that engage students with a “need to know” factor rather than a “cookie-cutter” approach are key, say veteran science teachers.

A low-angle view of a building. Flower beds are shown in the foreground, with a grassy courtyard surrounding a paved pathway to the building’s entrance. There are four wooden towers along the roofline ...

Chemistry is a laboratory science and can be most effectively taught by including robust hands-on laboratory experiences for students at both the middle and high school levels. This perspective ...

This annual celebration recognizes laboratory animal technicians for their essential contributions as members of the research team. Every day of the year, these dedicated people provide the solid ...

Undergraduate research experiences help retain students in science majors and prepare our workforce for increasingly competitive jobs. Course-based approaches to research and inquiry allow educators ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...