Technical Articles

Light scattering is the most powerful tool for characterizing the size, shape, interactions and function of nanoparticles. read more

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing concern, and with good reason—an estimated 23,000 deaths and two million illnesses occur annually in the U.S. read more

Total organic carbon (TOC) is a rapid method that analyzes for organic carbon and expresses the result as the amount of carbon found. read more

In the early days of biobanking, biological sample collections were usually associated with a specific research area and stored near the collection point. read more

Homoscedastic and heteroscedastic—if nothing else, these are two good adjectives for word games. read more

The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) (now known as the Francis Crick Institute) was established in response to the need for an organization dedicated to improving healthcare in ... read more

A fast chromatography system can analyze each cork on a customer production line in seconds—a dramatic improvement over previous testing that typically required up to 14 minutes per batch. read more

Biologics are the fastest-growing sector in the pharmaceutical industry, with global sales approaching $200 billion and making up about 20% of all pharmaceuticals. read more

Pharmaceutical industry laboratory managers have likely been following the FDA’s Quality Metrics Initiative, which aims to prevent and mitigate drug shortages and encourage manufacturers to adopt ... read more

Estimated means are often used for making quantitative decisions (e.g., to decide if something meets specifications). read more