Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life in the Lab | Science Serving All—January 2020
Research that benefits everyone, everywhere
Equality in research and in health outcomes seems like a simple concept and an expected reality. Unfortunately, it’s currently only an aspiration. Hence, in this first Life in the Lab issue of 2020, we are proud to celebrate the tireless work our customers are performing to build bridges between the gaps that currently exist in health determinants across diverse and underrepresented populations and to give patients with rare diseases more hope for the future. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Mission is to enable scientists to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We are the world leader in serving science, because we believe science serves everyone.
Featured articles
Rarity and Disparity in Genomics
We spotlight how genetic variations reveal new information about the role of dark DNA and novel mutations in a rare disease and disorders, as well as health disparities in underserved populations.
Viral Pathogenesis is Rare—or is it?
Dr. Roland Wolkowicz, an expert virologist at San Diego State University researching rare and transmitted diseases, speaks on the dynamic interplay between society and science.
Advancements in Cell Biology
Read the latest cell biology innovations driving neurodegenerative disease modeling and vaccine production.
Molecular Biology to the Rescue
We’ve partnered with Seeding Labs to help talented scientists in developing countries conduct life-changing research with molecular biology instruments.
DID YOU KNOW?
Water quality challenges across the globe
The basic use of water in the lab can be a critical disparity, depending on where in the world the research is being conducted.
Africa faces unique challenges related to infrastructure that are typically unheard of in first-world territories: on any given day in this area of the world, people may travel for hours to obtain clean water. Often, water is not drinkable so the ability to conduct basic and translational research relies on an intense amount of due diligence related to the water source. If there is no access to clean water, a system to further treat the water will not yield pure water for the lab, and the advancement of sciences in these areas will be severely hindered. Expert consultation is critical to identify the tests to be performed as well as match the right water treatment system to the lab’s specific requirements in order to improve water quality. Learn more here
Only 61% of people in rural areas of developing countries us an improved water source*
In some developing countries, over 95% of wastewater is released into the environment without treatment*
Only 84% of the global rural population has access to improved drinking water sources**
* UN office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States accessed on May 15, 2019.
** World Health Organization: Water Sanitation Hygiene accessed on May 15, 2019.
Want more Life in the Lab?
Share
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.