DeKosky lab members Natalie Bui (undergraduate summer student) and Tiffany Nguyen (post-doctoral researcher) measuring DNA in a sample. Courtesy of Kelly Tong A paper just published in Nature Biotechnology outlines a pioneering method of screening a pe…
Fresh Approach to TB Vaccine Offers Better Protection
A unique platform that resulted in a promising HIV vaccine has also led to a new, highly effective vaccine against tuberculosis that is moving toward testing in humans. The new vaccine completely protected 41 percent and reduced overall TB disease by 6…
Kupffer Cells Adjust Balance Between Pathogen Control and Hepatocyte Regeneration
Inflammation of the liver can result from different causes. Besides infections with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), other viruses such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) are able to trigger acute hepatitis. Sometimes hepatitis induces fever …
Smart Self Storage of California Touts its ‘Stress-Free’ Solution
In this marketing video from California-based Smart Self Storage, company partner Ian Lopuch explains how the brand offers customers a “stress-free” solution for storing their items. The operator’s nine facilities do this by providing…
What to Do When You Get Sued: Legal Tips for Self-Storage Operators
Facing a lawsuit would send just about any self-storage operator into panic mode. Instead, follow these steps to help your attorney successfully defend your business.
No Unpleasant Surprises! How to Minimize Employee Disciplinary Action and Termination
When it comes to self-storage staff, no one likes unpleasant surprises. Here’s how to minimize employee missteps, and the need for disciplinary action or termination.
Huntsville, AL, Self-Storage Owner Wins ‘Advocate of the Year’ Award
David Johnston, owner of Downtown Self Storage in Huntsville, Ala., was recently named 2018 Downtown Advocate of the Year by Downtown Huntsville Inc., a company that specializes in city revitalization through events, promotions and redevelopment initia…
New Jersey Governor Signs Update to Self-Storage Lien Law
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed an update to the state’s self-storage lien law yesterday that allows facility operators to charge late fees and conduct their lien sales online. Assembly Bill 3293 went into effect with the governor’s s…
Value Storage Acquires Pompano Beach, FL, Self-Storage Facility
Value Store It Inc., which operates 14 properties on the East Coast under the Value Store It Self Storage brand, has purchased Extra Secure Self Storage in Pompano Beach, Fla., for $10 million. The property at 2250 North Powerline Road comprises 110,69…
Self-Storage Operator Amazing Spaces Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, which operates five self-storage facilities in Houston, is celebrating 20 years in business. To commemorate the anniversary, the company will offer a “birthday” surprise each month to past, present and future…