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Increasing the Stability of Liquid Stationary Phases for Improved Stability in High-Temperature GC
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Jaap de Zeeuw Coen Duvekot Martine Barnes
The attempt to stabilize stationary phases for use in gas chromatography is ongoing. read more
Cost-Effective DNA Analyzers for Increased Quality and Productivity in Sequencing and Genetic Analysis
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Lauren Seilnacht Suresh Pisharody
In the past decade, advancements in DNA analysis technologies have had an enormous impact on the progress of life science research and have fueled the genomics revolution. read more
Product Intelligence: X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzers
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Jeffrey M. Perkel
Whatever your application, when purchasing an XRF analyzer, it all comes down to application. Elemental composition (both the range of elements in your samples and their variability), sample size and ... read more
Next-Generation Sequencing Technologies: Automation and Application
Friday, July 13, 2012
T. Keith Brock
Sequencing technology has progressed from its origins of total genome sequencing and plant genetics, and now current DNA sequencing platforms are able to provide high-throughput and rapid protocols. ... read more
2011 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference Focuses on Biosimilars: Biobetters May Be a Better Bet
Friday, July 22, 2011
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
The 2011 National Biotechnology Conference, organi zed by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), attracted almost 2000 bioscientists and vendors to the San Francisco ... read more
A High-Throughput Device for Processing Samples on Solid Supports
Saturday, April 01, 2006
O. Mitch Griffith
Crime statistics now support the effectiveness of aggressively analyzing breaking-and-entering cases and developing genotype databases of these felons. read more
Design Strategies for Hyper-Clean Laboratories
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Thomas Harvath
Nanotechnology has been aptly described as the science of building a structure one atom at a time. read more
Best Practices for Using a Water Purification System
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Estelle Riche
How can you optimize the water quality obtained from your water purification system? Do you know the impact of an old final filter on UHPLC chromatogram? Dr. Estelle Riche, Senior Scientist from... read more
Inverted Microscope Buyer's Guide
Thursday, January 24, 2013

When considering an inverted microscope, it is important to determine what applications the microscope will be used for. Other factors to think about are: Will an attached camera, filter, or lamp be ... read more
The Role of Synthetic DNA in Big DNA and Genetics Research
Friday, August 02, 2013
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
Product Intelligence: Portable XRF: Nondestructive Testing in Seconds
Friday, June 28, 2013
Josh P. Roberts
Handheld or portable XRF instruments have a wide range of applications, from materials and alloy identification to detection of toxic substances and metals analysis. Recent innovations in XRF ... read more
What Should I Consider Before Buying an Automated Liquid Handler?
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
James Netterwald
Those in the market for an automated liquid handler have a number of considerations, as explained in this article. Types of dispensers for automated liquid handlers are peristaltic pumps, ... read more
Multiple Options for Accurate Cell Counts
Friday, April 26, 2013
Jeffrey M. Perkel
There are many options available for those in the market for a manual or automated cell counter. Manual cell counters employ trypan blue staining using a microscope and a hemocytometer, while ... read more
Microcentrifuge Buyers Guide
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Josh P. Roberts
A microcentrifuge is an invaluable tool that finds application in research, academic, and clinical laboratory settings. In order to select the right microcentrifuge for your purposes, you will need to... read more
Results are in for the Second sbv IMPROVER Challenge on Species Translation
Friday, November 08, 2013
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Species translation involves searching for biological mechanisms of action (MoA) that are common to different species, in this case, humans and rats. In addition to the interesting scientific question... read more
QA/QC Labs and Smart Infrastructure Equal End-to-End Quality by Design
Friday, June 13, 2014
Trish Meek
In his report, “Product Innovation Requires Laboratory Informatics Systems to Transcend Phases,” Gartner analyst Michael Shanler recommends that manufacturers “prioritize end-to-end informatics ... read more
Optimizing Biofuels Production
Friday, March 13, 2015
Paul Denny-Gouldson
The popularity of biofuels has grown as petrochemical organizations seek to develop long-term production from sustainable resources. As a result, joint ventures and collaborations are becoming more ... read more
Importance of Laboratory Compliance
Friday, April 03, 2015
Paul Smith
Before analytical results can be generated, a laboratory requires a suitable calibrated instrument, a trained analyst, an approved/validated method, appropriate reference materials, a standard ... read more
A Molecular Diagnostic Platform for Use in the Physician’s Office to Treat Infectious Disease
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Ihor Boszko Shana Kelley
The current standard of care for infectious disease management typically involves a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) to produce a definitive diagnosis. Due to the complexity of molecular ... read more
Use of Transgenic Mouse Models to Test for Carcinogenicity
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Scott Hickman
Carcinogenicity studies are conducted to determine the tumorigenic potential of pharmaceuticals and chemicals, as required by regulatory authorities. Two-year bioassays in rats and mice have ... read more