Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Automated Microbial Diagnostics01:24

Automated Microbial Diagnostics

Automated diagnostic analyzers have transformed clinical microbiology by providing rapid and reliable methods for pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Among these systems, the Vitek 2 is widely used because it automates the traditionally labor-intensive processes of microbial identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), delivering standardized and timely results that are essential for effective patient care.Microbial Identification with ID CardsThe...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genome assemblies and annotations are not static and need support for tracking their evolution.

Briefings in bioinformatics·2026
Same author

A review of recent <i>Cryptosporidium hominis</i> and <i>Cryptosporidium parvum gp60</i> subtypes.

Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases·2025
Same author

Heuristics for the run-length encoded Burrows-Wheeler transform alphabet ordering problem.

Journal of heuristics·2025
Same author

StORF-Reporter: finding genes between genes.

Nucleic acids research·2023
Same author

Development of a Cat Behaviour Issues Assessment Scale (CABIAS) Assessing Problem Behaviours in Cats.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2023
Same author

'The Mercury Challenge': feline systolic blood pressure in primary care practice - a European survey.

Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 23, 2026

Databases to Efficiently Manage Medium Sized, Low Velocity, Multidimensional Data in Tissue Engineering
09:43

Databases to Efficiently Manage Medium Sized, Low Velocity, Multidimensional Data in Tissue Engineering

Published on: November 22, 2019

AutoLabDB: a substantial open source database schema to support a high-throughput automated laboratory.

Andrew Sparkes1, Amanda Clare

  • 1Department of Computer Science, Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DB, UK.

Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|April 3, 2012
PubMed
Summary

We developed AutoLabDB, a flexible database schema for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This robust system efficiently manages experimental data in automated systems biology and high-throughput screening laboratories.

More Related Videos

Shotgun Proteomics Sample Processing Automated by an Open-Source Lab Robot
10:12

Shotgun Proteomics Sample Processing Automated by an Open-Source Lab Robot

Published on: October 28, 2021

High Sensitivity Measurement of Transcription Factor-DNA Binding Affinities by Competitive Titration Using Fluorescence Microscopy
06:38

High Sensitivity Measurement of Transcription Factor-DNA Binding Affinities by Competitive Titration Using Fluorescence Microscopy

Published on: February 7, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Databases to Efficiently Manage Medium Sized, Low Velocity, Multidimensional Data in Tissue Engineering
09:43

Databases to Efficiently Manage Medium Sized, Low Velocity, Multidimensional Data in Tissue Engineering

Published on: November 22, 2019

Shotgun Proteomics Sample Processing Automated by an Open-Source Lab Robot
10:12

Shotgun Proteomics Sample Processing Automated by an Open-Source Lab Robot

Published on: October 28, 2021

High Sensitivity Measurement of Transcription Factor-DNA Binding Affinities by Competitive Titration Using Fluorescence Microscopy
06:38

High Sensitivity Measurement of Transcription Factor-DNA Binding Affinities by Competitive Titration Using Fluorescence Microscopy

Published on: February 7, 2019

Area of Science:

  • * Scientific data management
  • * Laboratory automation
  • * Systems biology and high-throughput screening

Background:

  • * Modern automated laboratories require robust data management for experimental details.
  • * Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) must be flexible and extensible.
  • * A well-designed database is crucial for effective LIMS functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To present a novel database schema (AutoLabDB) for automated laboratory data management.
  • * To provide a flexible and extensible solution for evolving laboratory needs.
  • * To support systems biology and high-throughput screening experiments.

Main Methods:

  • * Design and development of a relational database schema.
  • * Implementation of AutoLabDB to support large-scale automated laboratory systems.
  • * Integration of the database schema into a functional LIMS.

Main Results:

  • * AutoLabDB has been successfully used for 5 years with two automated Robot Scientist systems.
  • * The database schema effectively manages laboratory operations and experimental data.
  • * Demonstrated relevance for LIMS manufacturers and custom builders.

Conclusions:

  • * AutoLabDB provides a robust foundation for LIMS in automated research environments.
  • * The schema supports efficient data handling in systems biology and high-throughput screening.
  • * Offers a scalable solution for managing complex experimental data.