"Advice to the Lab Lorn" is a new column in the Cosmegram intended to offer advice, or maybe just solace, for confusing, challenging or downright murderous issues facing SCC members in their labs. Send us your questions at  lablorn@caliscc.org  and we'll track down an authority or two and get back to you in the Cosmegram. You can include your name if you wish, but we won't publish it for all to see! Your secrets are safe with us.

John Garruto