Reproducibility in research
The art of experiment reproduction
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Reproducibility challenges
Your time spent at the lab is valuable. You don't want to waste this on going back and forth trying to reproduce experiments. What if today's technology offers you the help needed to get consistent and reliable experimental data?
Do you have a though time reproducing experiments?
Two-thirds of researchers have tried and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiment, according to a survey by Nature. Recognize this problem?
How to stop Mycoplasma from destroying your cell culture?
Mycoplasma is known for causing respiratory disorders. But researchers should not underestimate the effect on cell culture. Prevent this problem today.
5 ways you don't have to rely on a fluorescent microscopy expert ever again.
Multicolor fluorescence microscopes often come with hard-to-understand software. Discover how you get high-quality images without the need of an expert.
Products
We won’t leave you with only the information, but we have selected the solutions we can offer to ensure you can be confident in your experimental design and trust your data, now and in the future.
Our approach to reproducibility in research
We talk to many researchers who feel hopeless about failing experiments because the setup lacks proper tools.
All labs and companies would have unlimited financial budgets in a perfect world. The possibilities of high-end equipment and lab supply would be unthinkable. We know the reality of budget restrictions.
Today, innovative systems are affordable, benchtop-friendly, and accessible for all labs.
Compact budget-friendly systems are accessible for you, too. We offer high-quality consumables, reagents, and affordable small-data equipment for reliable and accurate research.
What to do with precious contaminated cells in culture?
When it is impossible to terminate the experiment, we help you choose the right tools to save your cell culture.
LUNA-FX7 Automated Cell Counter
NanoPhotometer N120 Mobile
NanoPhotometer N120 Touch
Luna-II Automated Cell Counter
MycoAlert Mycoplasma Detection Kit - 10 tests
Implen NanoPhotometer NP80 Touch
TripleA 100 μL Filter Tips, Natural, Graduated, Racked, Low Binding - 10x96
CELENA S Digital Imaging System (w/o objectives and filters)
News
Life @ Westburg: Silvie Cloosen
Silvie Cloosen moved from the laboratory into account management, which gave her more contact with people while keeping her close to life sciences.
Cell culture: Focusing on innate immunity pays off for Hy...
Research analyst Liz Verstegen of Hycult Biotech is collaborating with Westburg Life Sciences on a project to develop an optimal serum-free medium.
Life @ Westburg: Martijn Rotteveel
Martijn combines a background in cell biology with a strong focus on understanding what customers actually need. In this interview, he talks about translatin...
Life @ Westburg: Vincent de Maat
Life @ Westburg looks at the people behind the work, the expertise they bring, and how that shapes the way Westburg works with customers. For this edition, w...
How to measure microvolume samples on a nanophotometer consistently
the NanoPhotometer N120 is unique as it can simultaneously scan up to 12 samples in 1.7 seconds per sample with high quality and accuracy.
How to reduce off-target effects during ribosomal RNA removal?
Reduce off-target effects and produce consistent RNA sequence results. The riboPOOLs present an efficient, affordable, and flexible solution.