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

  • The Best Countries for Women in STEM

    Friday, December 15, 2023
    Although many countries are actively promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, data shows that, around the world, women only account for 24% of the STEM workforce. read more
  • Microbiome Changes from Black Death Linked to Modern Diseases

    Friday, December 01, 2023
    In the largest study to date of ancient dental calculus, scientists at Penn State suggest that the Black Death, which killed 30 to 60 percent of the European population, may have shifted the composition of the human oral microbiome toward one that contributes to chronic diseases in modern-day humans... read more
  • 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Scientists

    Tuesday, November 21, 2023
    If you have a scientist or science-lover still on your list, you’re in luck. The annual Holiday Gift Guide is here with some great ideas for the science nerd if your life! read more
  • 10 Scientific Discoveries in 2023

    Friday, November 17, 2023
    As we reflect on our own personal milestones in the coming month, let’s take a look at just some of the professional accomplishments of scientists this year. read more
  • Tech Compare: Lab Freezers

    Tuesday, November 14, 2023
    If you’re in the market for a new freezer, comparing this ubiquitous tool across manufacturers and solutions starts with one critical element: operating temperature. read more
  • What to Ask When Purchasing a Discrete Analyzer

    Wednesday, November 08, 2023
    In addition to accurate and reproducible testing, the goal of discrete analyzers is to offer a reliable and convenient walkaway solution to increase overall lab productivity. read more
  • Q&A: Challenges of Addressing PFAS in the Food Supply

    Tuesday, October 24, 2023
    There are currently no federal or state safety standards related to PFAS for soil in grazing or foraging areas, or for animal feed. Likewise, there are no federal safety standards for PFAS levels in food products. read more
  • Study: Ukraine has Lost 20% of its Pre-war Scientific Research Capacity

    Thursday, October 12, 2023
    In one of the most comprehensive surveys on the topic yet, EPFL researcher Gaétan de Rassenfosse estimates Ukraine has lost almost 20% of its top scientists during the last four years of war. read more
  • Finding Better Ways to Image Dark Skin

    Wednesday, October 11, 2023
    The study found that, in two large cohorts, Black patients had nearly three times the frequency of occult hypoxemia that was not detected by pulse oximetry as white patients. read more
  • 3 Receive 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Planting the Seeds of Nanotechnology

    Wednesday, October 04, 2023
    Three scientists have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. Moungi G. Bawendi (MIT), Louis E. Brus (Columbia University), Alexei I. Ekimov (Nanocrystals Technology Inc., NY) have split the prize for their contributions toward the discovery ... read more

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