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Comparative QC Test Methods for Toothpaste Consistency
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Application Note
Robert McGregor
Important quantitative data can be obtained in the study of viscosity by measuring the consistency of toothpaste, i.e., thickness, ease of handling and ability to retain position, and observing the ... read more
How Do You Evaluate “Flowability”? Buttermilk Ranch vs Blue Cheese
Monday, November 24, 2014
Application Note
Robert G. McGregor Eric Chiang Stephanie Shepard
A common request from food manufacturers is to come up with a faster and more definitive test for flowability of salad dressings. read more
The Role of Synthetic DNA in Big DNA and Genetics Research
Friday, August 02, 2013
Technical Article
Dan Gibson Hans Packer
Synthetic biology is defined as the de novo design and construction of biological devices and systems, and as such is heavily reliant on the use of synthetic DNA. The size and sequence of potential ... read more
Use of qPCR to Detect Biomarkers for Assessing Stem Cells
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Technical Article
Jaime Sabel
In the human body, undifferentiated stem cells are the raw material used to repopulate tissues and organs in response to accidental cell death or normal cell turnover. read more
Enterprise Thinking: Driving Open Standards Adoption in the Laboratory
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
Trish Meek Séamus Mac Conaonaigh
With the continued rise in the cost of drug research and development, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research companies are rethinking the way they do business. read more
Improving FTIR Operation With a Contaminant Analysis Program
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
John Monti
Spectrum search (library search) is a procedure often used in contaminant analysis. It consists of using the search function included in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) software or specialized ... read more
Effective Forensic Sample Tracking and Handling
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
Tal Murthy Brian Hewson
With implications for the success of a legal case, forensic samples must be stored under optimal conditions to avoid DNA deterioration. Failure to maintain proper storage conditions can result in ... read more
Benefits of an Integrated Laboratory (iLAB)
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
Robert Pavlis
An iLAB, or integrated laboratory, is a new type of laboratory informatics system—a total laboratory automation system. The value of an iLAB can best be appreciated by exploring four key problems with... read more
Challenging Chromatographic Peak Integration
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
Shaun Quinn
Integration is a fundamental task that all chromatographers perform on a daily basis. Due to faster chromatography, which is creating more data every day, the amount of time spent on integration is ... read more
Identifying Trace Compounds in Complex Mixtures With MS Data-Processing Software
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Application Note
Gareth M. Roberts
With the ultimate aim of protecting workers, consumers, and the environment, industry regulations are continually expanding with respect to monitoring the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by ... read more
The Double Life of Structured Fluids
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Application Note
Neil Cunningham Bob McGregor
The products we stir, pump, spread, pour, and spray are usually thought of as liquids. Surprisingly, however, it can be demonstrated that they live a quiet double life as liquids when observed,but ... read more
Food Texture Analysis
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Application Note
Richard D. Brown
Texture testing is a well-established technique for evaluating the mechanical and physical properties of raw ingredients, food structure, and designs, and for pre- and post-quality control checks. ... read more