Michelle Taylor

Michelle Taylor

Laboratory Group Editor-in-Chief

Michelle Taylor is the Editor-in-Chief of the Laboratory Group, comprising Labcompare, Laboratory Equipment, American Laboratory and Forensic. As EIC, she develops and leads new product offerings that reflect a commitment to the needs of the diverse scientific community. Michelle started in the industry in 2010 as editor of Laboratory Equipment. Well established, Michelle has attended dozens of scientific conferences and conducted hundreds of interviews with key opinion leaders, including multiple Nobel Prize winners. Always keeping a pulse on the industry, Michelle writes about current events, genomics, CRISPR-Cas9, STEM, next-generation sequencing and more. Michelle received her BA in journalism from Elon University in North Carolina. She can be reached at [email protected].

Articles by Michelle Taylor

  • Buyer’s Guide: Automated Cell Counters

    Friday, September 27, 2024
    When purchasing a new automated cell counter, first consider your research applications—both current and future. read more

  • Analytical Balances: A Balancing Act in the Laboratory

    Friday, September 20, 2024
    Weighing is one of the most common tasks in the laboratory. Reliable analytical results begin with accurate weighing. read more

  • Are these Soap Chemicals Dangerous? Letter Requests FDA Ruling 8 Years Later

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Now, a letter from the Green Policy Institute—signed by 42 other organizations with expertise in science policy, public health, environmental health and environmental justice—urges a meeting, information and ultimately a decision on the long-deferred ingredients. read more

  • Scientists: We Need to Address Fungal Resistance, Too

    Monday, September 16, 2024
    In a commentary published in The Lancet this week, scientists at the University of Manchester, the Westerdijk Institute and the University of Amsterdam say the world’s focus on bacteria—specifically—is not enough. read more

  • Do’s and Don’ts of Cell Culturing

    Monday, September 16, 2024
    Creating the ideal environment for cell and tissue work is an extremely sensitive process that requires optimum and reproducible growth conditions. read more

  • LABTips: 3 Tips to Maintain a Clean Laboratory

    Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization in a laboratory have always been of the utmost importance—perhaps even more so in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Procedures and results can be easily compromised by interfering residues left in glassware, instrumentation and consumables, and ... read more

  • Challenges in the Analysis, QC of Lithium-ion Batteries

    Monday, July 08, 2024
    This article discusses the challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries, specifically testing and analysis. read more

  • 7 FAQs About Ultrapure Water

    Wednesday, July 03, 2024
    Water is arguably the most fundamental substance in the laboratory. But not all water is created equal. There are three main types of water: Type I, Type II, and Type III. Type III water, or primary grade water, is used for non-critical work, like rinsing glassware. Type II water, or purified water,... read more

  • How to Make Water a Lab Sustainability Priority

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024
    When laboratory sustainability concerns arise, often the first element that enters the conversation is energy—usually in relation to fume hoods and/or lighting. More often than not, water conservation is ignored or at least given a low priority. But, that’s not an effective strategy when there are ... read more

  • Buyer’s Guide: CO2 Incubators

    Tuesday, May 21, 2024
    While there are many types of incubators suited to various applications, CO2 incubators are ubiquitous in the biological/chemical laboratory, especially if cell/tissue cultures are routine work. read more
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