Laboratory Chronicles: November 2025: Issue 1 - Inside the World of TAILS

Curiosity has always been at the heart of what I do. From the first day I set foot in a lab to the decades I've spent navigating the complex world of laboratory animal science, I've learned that science isn't just about protocols, SOPs, or picking up knowledge—it's about people, ideas, and the small discoveries that happen when curiosity meets collaboration.

That's why I created TAILS. This isn't just a place to learn; it's a space to connect, share stories, and swap ideas. I post questions, start discussions, and invite you to bring your voice to the table—because every perspective adds to the bigger picture.

Over the years, I realized how much easier my journey would have been if I had the right resources at the click of a few buttons. That's why I've created the Not-So-Secret Sanctum—a hub for anyone in the laboratory animal science field to access the knowledge I've gathered. And if there's something you need that I don't have on hand, I'll find it for you (for a fee, of course 😏).

This is just the soft launch, a first glimpse of what's coming in the new year. The site is still under development, but if you need help, I'm ready, willing, and able to assist.

Have a story, a question, or a spark of curiosity? Send it my way at info@tailsolutions.co.za. I'll share it in the monthly newsletter so everyone can explore it, and if it's something urgent, I'll attend to it personally—think of it as your direct line to the lab of ideas.

Together, we'll create a community where science is human, learning is interactive, and curiosity never ends. Step in, explore, and let's see where our ideas can take us.

—Kersh