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A microscope such as the one we have developed has very few safety concerns. Microscopy is a well-established field, dating back hundreds of years, and techniques for it are common practice and ensure safety. Fluorescence microscopy is little different.</p> | A microscope such as the one we have developed has very few safety concerns. Microscopy is a well-established field, dating back hundreds of years, and techniques for it are common practice and ensure safety. Fluorescence microscopy is little different.</p> | ||
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The nature of our project makes it inherently impossible for anyone, even with malicious intentions, to use it to harm others or the environment. | The nature of our project makes it inherently impossible for anyone, even with malicious intentions, to use it to harm others or the environment. | ||
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<h3>How secure is our lab?</h3> | <h3>How secure is our lab?</h3> | ||
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Part of our project involved cutting glass for the microscope's optics. This was done following all lab procedures and wearing safety goggles, and no risk was presented. | Part of our project involved cutting glass for the microscope's optics. This was done following all lab procedures and wearing safety goggles, and no risk was presented. | ||
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<h3>What safety practices have we adopted?</h3> | <h3>What safety practices have we adopted?</h3> | ||
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All standard laboratory procedures were followed at all times. Lab coats were worn at all times while doing any wet work and all was cleaned before leaving the lab. The hazard level of any waste was evaluated before disposing of it appropriately. Of course, all relevant laws and regulations regarding biosafety were followed and were generally part of our normal lab procedures. | All standard laboratory procedures were followed at all times. Lab coats were worn at all times while doing any wet work and all was cleaned before leaving the lab. The hazard level of any waste was evaluated before disposing of it appropriately. Of course, all relevant laws and regulations regarding biosafety were followed and were generally part of our normal lab procedures. | ||
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