The Journal

Lab coats mean a lot of different things to medical patients, providers, and science professionals. But they’re primarily about protection in a lab or a...read more.

Lab work is a critical aspect of archaeology practice, meaning a white lab coat is an essential part of an archaeologist’s uniform.

History was forever changed by men and women in white lab coats on the night of July 15-16, 1945, in the desert of Los Alamos,...read more.

Science is at it again. Is there anything that the men and women who don the white lab coat every day will not attempt?...read more.

In the second of this series celebrating legends of the lab coat, we turn our attention to Rosalind Franklin....read more.

Did the lab coat wearing researchers tip the scales in the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment?...read more.

In the first of this series celebrating legends of the lab coat, we turn our attention to Marie Curie....read more.

The white lab coat, be it in the medical or scientific sector, remains an iconic, recognizable symbol of the 21st century....read more.

How we view wearers of the white lab coat can often be forged in our minds by how we see them through the lens of...read more.

Since making its breakthrough on the medical scene in the late 19th century, the white lab coat has been a heavyweight of recognizable symbols....read more.

Before the white lab coat become a symbol of the medical profession, the sector had some interesting hot takes....read more.

The laboratory…a setting that most people only see in movies. And yet, it’s a second home to you. This sense of confidence often means greater...read more.

OK, sure—Dr. James designs and sells lab coats. What would you say, though, if we told you there were four vital reasons why you really...read more.

Even with the best intention to help, a medical professional traveling to a new setting to provide humanitarian aid will come up against these common...read more.

If you started your mornings with “Bill Nye the Science Guy” as a child, dreamed of wearing a lab coat when you grew up, or...read more.

How to make facemasks and even gloves and goggles at home has become a point of global interest since the COVID-19 pandemic has left communities...read more.

On episode seven of the Space Force, Dr. James apparel shows up front and center. Read here about the show and about what Dr. James...read more.

Lab coats are an essential for a long list of STEM professionals, and the right protective coat goes a long way. But how do you...read more.

Disposable lab coats are the workhorses of modern medicine and science. When dealing with hazardous chemicals, airborne particulate, pathogens, or flammable materials, disposable lab coats...read more.

Pointing to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, labcoat-wearing healthcare workers are at risk right now in one of the most fundamental areas of their own needs:...read more.

If there’s anything movies have taught us, it’s that a lone hero will always be around to rescue the world. Unfortunately, the one thing these...read more.

Barely a week ago, the WHO characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. The labcoat still has something to say about what comes next. The STEM community...read more.

What would you think if we told you that your lab coat could help you get better grades? It’s not magic. It’s not some wild...read more.

How often do you read trade journals, white papers and research? In the world of labcoat-wearing professionals, the answer is “every day.” At Dr. James,...read more.

In this article we take you through time to the near future. We will see the evolution of fabric and how it can revolutionize the...read more.

Different lab coats are more practical for different jobs. In the same way, different lab coats are better for specific events and occasions. The factors...read more.

Where is the best place to buy lab coats? The internet, in particular, has changed accessibility for designer lab coats forever. Follow along as we...read more.

For almost 150 years, the white lab coat has been more than just "regullar attire" for doctors. It has symbolic value for patients and providers...read more.

What do labcoats and priests’ collars have in common? Symbolism and debate, of course. These two garments represent the attire most charged with meaning. The...read more.

How do you perceive the color white at work? At home? In the examination room? When it comes to a labcoat doctor jacket, would you...read more.

It can be difficult to know what to expect from a nursing program, because it's bound to change—even as you move through it. If you're...read more.

There do remain many barriers for women entering medicine that make it difficult for these professionals to don the iconic white lab coat. One of...read more.

From doctor labwear of old to the contemporary designer white coats, as well as what doctors tend to wear under them, we’ve got it all...read more.

Not all stains are created equal and, when in any setting that requires a white lab coat, chances are there are all sorts of stains...read more.

In this article, we offer a panoramic of the history of pharmacists. We see how pharmacists and the treatment of diseases used to be, how...read more.

A properly-fitted lab coat makes you look good and feel good, and if that sounds too vain (which we’ll argue it’s not), it also helps...read more.

If your lab wear doesn’t provide you optimal functionality (or leaves you worried about its quality), you’re inviting not only distraction, but unnecessary anxiety. Read...read more.

Normally, defacement of property isn’t something we’d condone. That being said, glass ceilings need to be shattered. Female representation has increased in some science fields,...read more.

Halloween is sneaking up! The yearly excuse to dress up exactly as you like (with no judgment) has many of us bubbling over with excitement....read more.

In this article, we talk to those of you getting ready to choose a med school. There will be rigorous application processes, the most dreaded...read more.

You’re about to take the step from the textbook into the hospital. It’s the difference between the theoretical and the practical, and that difference can...read more.

Knowing what to expect from pharmacy school can play a major role in how you do, all the way from applying for pharm programs to...read more.

The changes in academic pressures and lifestyle moving from high school to a pre-med, nursing or other science-based undergrad program is enough to give anyone...read more.

Studying science or medicine is exhausting. And this is no secret; everyone studying and working in science or health-related fields knows it, and most everyone...read more.

Imposter Syndrome, or the overwhelming feeling that you "aren't good enough" or "don't belong" in a profession or program, is hard. It's destructive. And it...read more.

Whether it’s going out with friends during a new semester of medical school or heading straight into residency this fall, one question we can’t ever...read more.

Here we talk about where you can buy a lab coat. This is a question that goes beyond Google...beyond a simple bullet-point answer...because with the...read more.

This week, we’re going to give you some tips and tricks on how to optimize your spending and saving (funny how those go together) while...read more.

You know nursing school will be hard, and that doesn’t scare you or let you down. The image of yourself wearing that white coat and...read more.

Conferences not only help you do your job, they also broaden your horizons, put you among the first to learn about advances in medicine and...read more.