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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

  • Meeting Multilevel Challenges in University Laboratory Design

    Tuesday, April 09, 2013
    Technical Article
    Andrew Labov
    The programming and design of the University of Texas at Austin’s Norman Hackerman Building illustrates how architecture can help institutions meet research and educational goals in science and ... read more

  • Product Intelligence: Ductless Fume Hood Selection Guide

    Monday, December 03, 2012
    Technical Article
    Emily S. Tozzi
    This article features ductless chemical fume hoods, which function by recirculating air from the workstation and then back into the work environment. Advantages of the ductless fume hood include its ... read more

  • Product Intelligence: Do Your Work Cleanly With Gloveboxes

    Monday, February 06, 2012
    Technical Article
    James Netterwald
    This guide to purchasing gloveboxes points out a number of important considerations, such as safety, configuration, ergonomics, and application. An isolation box is best suited for some applications, ... 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
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