Understanding pH in food
When measuring pH in food products, how confident are you in the accuracy of your results?Increasing numbers of people in the food industry are being required to test pH for both safety and quality...
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Postnova Analytics reports on the recent investment by the Department of Chemistry at University College London (UCL) in an AF2000 Field Flow Fractionation System to assist them in their development of...
View ArticleNew enzyme for urinalysis
BBI Solutions (BBI) has announced the launch of Porcine Liver Esterase (PLE), a new enzyme for urinalysis, which is available to sample now.PLE joins a comprehensive range of high quality enzymes...
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View ArticleInvestigation Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) has expanded its customisable SureSeq NGS panel range with the launch of the SureSeq myPanel NGS Custom FH Panel – allowing fast and cost-effective study of variants in...
View ArticleLean isolation workstations increase success
The latest glove boxes deliver process isolation for more reliable, accurate results, saving time and effort while avoiding delays, risk and costFor R&D laboratories in cutting-edge research,...
View ArticleHomoFRET fluorescence polarization
Dr Tobias Pusterla details a novel approach to monitor intracellular hormone packagingAberrant secretion of hormones and growth factors is related to diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Therefore, it...
View ArticleStandalone lab event for Dubai
The 16th Annual Laboratory Management and Medicine (MEDLAB) Congress– a key laboratory show worldwide - is now a stand-alone event, following 14 years of success alongside the flagship healthcare show,...
View ArticleBattling air bubbles
Degassing in HPLC and ion chromatographyGas bubbles are produced in a liquid when there is more available gas than the liquid can actually absorb. The amount of gas that a liquid can absorb depends on...
View ArticleLab and beyond
Geoff Harper reports on the burgeoning applications of MS and GC in narcotics and explosives detectionThe use of mass spectrometry (MS), gas chromatography (GC) and the two in tandem in the detection...
View ArticleImaging team embraces new coating system
A biomedical imaging department is reaping the benefits of a new coating system designed for applications in electron microscopyA leading player in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation...
View ArticleOff the record
Lee Sullivan on the truth about data integrity in pharmaceutical manufacturingThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long emphasised the importance of reliable data in pharmaceutical...
View ArticleInternal or external calibration: which is right for you?
Calibration is essential to increase a lab balance’s longevity and to ensure valid data during rigorous testing. Frequent calibration ensures the balance is linear in its precision, allowing for more...
View ArticleSimplifying environmental microbiology research
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are using a Mettler Toledo Rainin Pos-D positive-displacement pipette to investigate the role of chemical dispersants in the biodegradation of oil in...
View ArticleSafer storage cabinets
The use of hazardous and combustible materials is part of daily routine in most laboratories. On a daily basis the improper storage of such materials puts people, environment and property in great...
View ArticleNew pharmaceutical refrigerator with freezer
Panasonic recently introduced the new MPR-715F-PE pharmaceutical refrigerator with freezer: providing a complete storage solution; refrigerator and freezer in one unit.Designed for optimum temperature...
View ArticleNew laboratory pH sensor family
Sensorex’s new line of laboratory pH sensors offers a range of options to maximise measurement accuracy and sensor lifetime.The Basic, Advanced and Research-Grade pH sensors allow end users to choose...
View ArticleMiniaturised smart drug delivery module
At last year’s COMPAMED trade fair, the sensor manufacturer Sensirion and the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT) presented an innovative concept study...
View ArticleLow-cost cooler for lab use
The newly announced cooler HTS-PS1 from Huber Kältemaschinenbau is a low-cost and compact cooling solution for the laboratory.Typical applications include the removal of process heat or temperature...
View ArticleSafeguarding samples from degradation
Safeguarding samples from degradationGenevac has announced the latest version of its autostop when dry control software, which allows its EZ-2, Rocket and HT-Series evaporators to automatically detect...
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