Electronic Lab Notebook    ELN

 

 

 

 

 
  + Full Encryption Digital Signatures Data-Image Support Cross-Platform format* Buffers, DNA, RNA, Protein tools
      
    

 




   DOWNLOAD  version 4.0.5 j - a single, customizable paperless lab solution 
Email for questions and requests
 


 
main features 
positive user experience from a fast locally executed C++ code; also:



   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Non-proprietary HTML format of ELN for instant sharing across platforms*

Date-Time-ID-based organization of pages with open-ended hyperlinking

Search within records that accepts regular expressions synthax 

Optional OTF encryption of projects: TrueCrypt integration as of version 4.0.2

Support of data, images and hand drawings integration into pages

Lab Modules** for solution making, DNA and protein sequence analysis and design

Use of digital signatures to prove that records existed at a certain point in time

Automatic audit and reporting from researcher's notebook to a project supervisor

Runs in Windows XP to 7, 32-bit & 64-bit, under .NET 3.5; MacOS & Linux via VirtualBox

Local installable - no services to subscribe to or extra hardware are required
 
* ELN records can be viewed in Windows, MacOS or Linux with any HTML browser.
That way BiochemLabSolutions gives the user full ownership of the data. Even if the program
is uninstalled or is not in reach, the records remain fully accessible. One's records can
be shared with collaborators running any OS without asking them to have this program installed.

** Modules
Versatile calculator of buffers and solutions that can handle both individual and cross-containing
components. Compute most complex multi-component mixtures in real time and print mixing sheets
directly from the program

Database of molecular weights and pKa of common reagents

Ionic strength converter, serial solution mixer

Calculator of extinction coefficients and concentrations of DNA, RNA and proteins from their sequence;
calculator of isoelectric points of proteins

DNA sequence into protein translator

Unique interactive PCR mutagenesis designer that understands double-clicking of amino acids in a
protein sequence to generate optimized PCR primers for mutations or deletions

Rare codon finder

Built-in finder of least disruptive amino acid mutations and best-pairing amino acids

Interactive restriction site finder




                                                                                                           
                                     
                        Download an example notebook here (can be viewed directly in most web browsers)
                    
                        This example was also prepared in BiochemLabSolutions 4.0.5, no other HTML editor
                        was used.



Biochemistry Lab Solutions is a stand-alone Windows executable. It does not use centralized server, does not require training and elaborate setting up, and is completely ready after installation. The built-in auto reporting module can digitally sign the projects with chosen periodicity. This ensures absolute record integrity and ability to prove that a particular record existed at a specific point in time and has not been altered afterwards. The program can be set to report to a project supervisor or to a principal investigator each time a project snapshot and a digital signature are created on a researcher's computer.
 
                 See the BLS manual online

                 Record security level..................................................UP TO TOP SECRET (read more)
                 Record creation date can be legally proven..............TRUE
         
       
F.A.Q.
                 Can one trust electronic records as much as paper?
               
                 Absolutely if proper measures are taken. This ELN does take these
                 measures by backing up and digitally signing the records periodically.
                 SHA512 algorithm is used for generating the digital signatures.
                 After the backup is digitally signed, it is impossible to modify anything in 
                 its files (not even add one comma) without completely breaking the signature.
                 This makes electronic records no less trustworthy than traditional paper records.
                 SHA512 has no publically known weaknesses and can't be "broken in"
                 under any scenarios. 

                 This procedure is carried out automatically and does not require
                 user actions (except to initially configure the Auto Audit module).
                 SHA512 keys can be automatically Emailed to any number of recepients
                 at time of signing the project. 


                 Example of SHA512 electronic signature for a project with 20 pages:

                 rTy6iJJYogOufVaBJ7028sJbw2jPATiqnyuypbCKmglmCj+PWfET
                 itoKoIz7Fm6KR8Yzpy38uWM52Kl2hfMhDA==

 
                 After a single space character was erased from one of the pages:

                 25XEbx2tsPnoHov09JGT5Lfz8BFYTqICMBM1UC1frbf31EqyNyqv
                 zAz+Ul2QRqWYAVz9A1No7NWCFIPx3g6KdA==

                 The user-edited project key no longer matches the original date-time stamped
                  key.
  

                 21 CFR part 11 compliance of the electronic record keeping  

                 21 CFR part 11 sets a specific set of requirements to ensure legal
                 integrity of the electronic records. BiochemLabSolutions digital signature
                 module can be set up to automatically sign the projects and includes
                
the following:

                 Manifestations to contain information associated with the signing of
                 electronic records. This information must include the printed name
                 of the signer, the date and time when the signature was executed,
                 and the meaning (such as review, approval, responsibility, and
                 authorship) associated with the signature. In addition, this information
                 is subject to the same controls as for electronic records and must be
                 included in any human readable forms of the electronic record (such
                 as electronic display or printout). 
 
                 Under Sec. 11.70, electronic signatures and handwritten signatures
                 executed to electronic records must be linked to their respective
                 records so that signatures cannot be excised, copied, or otherwise
                 transferred to falsify an electronic record by ordinary means. Under
                 the general requirements for electronic signatures, at Sec. 11.100,
                 each electronic signature must be unique to one individual and must
                 not be reused by, or reassigned to, anyone else.

                 Note, it is responsibility of the end users, not of BiochemLabSolutions.com,
                 to use the applications in a compliant configuration. BiochemLabSolutions.com
                 only provides the means to do trusted record keeping but does not control
                 the use of the program.

                 Note that when configured properly, the approach used by the
                 BiochemLabSolutions effectively eliminates
                 the factor of Personnel Integrity. Even if the records are stored in a freely
                 editable form on a researcher's computer, the distributed key will only match
                 100% authentic records. The scope of automatic key distribution can include
                 a virtually unlimited number of parties (witnesses) who can challenge 
                 and verify or refute authenticity of the records in question using their own
                 electronic key they receive by e-mail.

                 Why the program doesn't run and gives a cryptic error message?
            
                 Almost certainly because your computer does not have .NET 3.5 installed.
                 Please install the .NET framework 3.5. It is a necessary Microsoft library required
                 for this program to run. .NET 3.5 might not be in your OS by default. See link above.

                 The program crashes in Vista / Windows 7
            
                 The program requires Administrative privileges to run. Simply logging in as
                 Administrator may not be enough. To overcome the problem, either disable
                 Windows UAC altogether or launch the program with administrative privileges
                 by right-mouse clicking its icon and selecting "Run as administrator".

                 Obtaining the license

                 If you tested and liked the program, use the built-in licensing tool or
                 ask for a price quote at:
                 eln biochemlabsolutions.com

                 The program will work free without the license but with some limitations. 

                 Download 

                 Supported OS:

                 Windows XP, Vista 32/64 bit, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Windows 7.
                 .NET 3.5 must be installed for the program to run. Otherwise, an error code will appear.  

                 A note about UAC of Windows: you may see an error message when starting
                 the program if your UAC is turned on because Administrative priviliges are required to run.


                 Solution 1 (preferred):
                 find C:\Program Files\Biochem Lab Solutions ....\Biochem Lab Solutions.exe,
                 right-click the exe file
                 find Compatibility->Privilege Level
                 check "Run this program as Administrator", done

                 Solution 2
                 Right-click program icon, select "Run as administrator"

                 Solution 3
                 (only for advanced users, do at your own risk)
                 Disable Windows UAC
 

                 MacOS and Linux users can run this program at native speed via
                 free VirtualBox by Sun Microsystems. 




                 New in the most recent versions:

                 - Audit module was improved to allow very rapid daily backup & audit
                 - Overall workflow improvements
                 - New zoom function to adjust both, visible and printable size of ELN pages
                 - Compatibility with Internet Explorer v. 6, 7 and 8, and with Mozilla Firefox was enhanced
                 - Tool to find least-disruptive mutations added to the protein mutagenesis module                
                 - Hyperlink edit/insert was added to the page editor
                 - Overall reliability has been improved
                 - Integrated TrueCrypt support added. This feature introduces the most trusted open source
                   on-the-fly encryption capability to BiochemLabSolutions. Even the largest notebooks can be
                   accessed and worked with instantly, while maintaining cutting edge security of all records
                   granted by TrueCrypt.



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