Growth kinetics and immune cell profiling of BT-474 human breast carcinoma and Raji-Luc human Burkitt lymphoma in four strains of triple immunodeficient mice

A novel technique to preclinically assess the ability of targeted therapies to inhibit both primary and metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma 

Just breathe: Stress less with these helpful tips

Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences, and it’s something we all experience at one time or another. A little bit of stress, called “eustress,” is good and helps stimulate us so we can perform daily activities and can enhance productivity. This is the kind of stress that helps us overcome challenges and meet deadlines at work when the pressure’s on, but too much stress can have the opposite effect. This negative stress, known as “distress,” can cause problems not only for our performance at work, but also our overall physical and mental health. April is National Stress Awareness month, so it’s a great time to be proactive about managing your stress levels. Having healthy coping strategies in place, such as breathing exercises, can help you find relief at home, the office or anywhere else you encounter stress.  

How simple STI testing makes 4 common STIs easily treatable

When it comes to your overall health, it’s important to stay in the know about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STIs typically aren’t something people want to talk about; however, it turns out that half of the most common STIs can be cured or treated if caught early. So we should talk about them.That’s because many common STIs have no early signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected. Untreated STIs can lead to reproductive health problems like infertility. The only way to know for sure if you have an STI is to get tested. If you’re sexually active, getting tested is the most powerful tool to protect your health and others from STIs.

Sarah Bevington, PhD

Dr. Sarah Bevington is a QC scientist at Labcorp Biopharmaceutical CMC Services in the molecular biology and virology department. In this role, Sarah is responsible for a wide range of GLP and GCP studies at all stages of development using molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and ddPCR. She works closely with clients to deliver assays that are fit for purpose and are compliant with regulatory guidelines.