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In April 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant shift in food safety regulation by initiating the phase-out of several synthetic petroleum-based dyes. This includes commonly used additives such as Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. These dyes, long under scrutiny for their potential health risks, will…

In labs around the world, research is quietly disappearing. Notes are misplaced, spreadsheets get corrupted, files get overwritten, and critical findings never make it to publication. And the scariest part? Most labs don’t even realize it’s happening until it’s too late. If you’re still relying on paper notebooks, scattered spreadsheets, or outdated software, your lab might be bleeding data without…

For decades, paper lab notebooks have been the go-to method for documenting experiments, tracking observations, and storing research data. But as laboratories face increasing demands for data integrity, collaboration, and compliance, the limitations of traditional recordkeeping have become more apparent. Enter the Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)—a modern solution designed to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and ensure data security in today’s…

The world of scientific research is undergoing a transformation—and at the center of it all is how data is managed, shared, and preserved. Beginning in 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is enforcing a comprehensive Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy that will have a major impact on how research data is handled across academic institutions, laboratories, and clinical…