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In-depth articles covering the various methods and applications used in the life sciences to further scientific study and innovation.

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Resources and articles geared towards biotech and biopharma startup founders. Learn more about running a startup from experts in the field.

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Resources for learning more about laboratory certifications and accreditations. Discover more about key ISO standards.

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Extensive guides to equipment leasing, leasing vs. traditional financing comparison charts, and more.

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DNA Purification: Overview & Applications

DNA Purification: Overview DNA purification is a vital procedure in molecular biology and biotechnology labs to determine the success and failure of your workflow. Impurities in DNA samples can affect…

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Buffers: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

Buffers: Overview Buffers are aqueous solutions that can resist pH changes when acidic or basic components are added to a given solution. It is essential to maintain the pH (or hydrogen ion concentrat…

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ELISA Antibodies: Overview & Applications

ELISA: Overview Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) antibodies are crucial elements of the ELISA assay that are used to study proteins. Before proceeding to understand the antibody roles, it’s e…

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February 3, 2023

What Is Startup Valuation & Why Is It Important?

If you’re a startup founder, or thinking of founding a startup, you’re most likely looking for capital to grow your business. Especially if you’re a startup in a capital-intensive industry like the li...

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February 3, 2023

VC Term Sheet Clauses: A Glossary of Key Terms

A term sheet is a non-binding agreement between the founder(s) of a company and an investor or group of investors. It defines the key components or parameters of the potential business agreement for a…

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February 3, 2023

Pre-Money vs. Post-Money: What's the Difference?

Most startup founders have similar goals even if their companies are wildly different. The typical founder wants to create a profitable business around a product or service that adds value to their cu…

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February 3, 2023

Negotiating a Term Sheet: Is it Worth It?

A term sheet is a non-binding agreement between the founders of a company and an investor or group of investors. It includes an outline of the terms and conditions (how much equity and control an inve…

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February 3, 2023

VC Term Sheets: What They Include & Why They Matter

It’s all too common for founders to be confused by venture capital (VC) term sheets. Many founders often find the agreement’s terms complicated or foreign. On the other hand, investors see term sheets…

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February 3, 2023

What Is the Cap Table & Why Is It Important?

A Review for Biotech Startup Founders Being a biotech or biopharma startup founder comes with a huge list of responsibilities. Many of which pertain to the lab. However, several of those responsibilit…

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February 3, 2023

Fully-Diluted Capitalization & Why It’s Important

You’ll hear a lot of jargon as a biotech startup founder raising money. In the world of venture capital and equity financing, one of those terms is “fully diluted capitalization.” The term comes into …