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Super-Resolution Microscopy Techniques Combine to Clarify Spatiotemporal Structure of the Endoplasmic Reticulum
Friday, February 17, 2017
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Super-resolution microscopy encompasses several new techniques for direct spatiotemporal imaging of structural features much smaller than the diffraction limit of light. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER)... Read More
Powering Preclinical Imaging With Multi-Modal Positron Emission Tomography
Friday, June 07, 2019
Sonica Van Wyk
Multi-modal systems make it simple for researchers to combine the benefits of PET imaging with CT, SPECT, and MRI technology for optimal imaging results. Read More
Rapid Genetic Identification of Meat
Monday, February 25, 2019
Varouj Amirkhanian Eric Tsai Neo Yang Ashley Cho Jerry Liu
The ability to verify the identity and origin of the meats tested makes a series of CGE systems powerful and cost-effective tools for genotyping. Read More
Enabling Verifiable Science Through Smart, Connected Lab Devices
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Tiphaine De Jouvencel
IoT laboratory devices such as cloud-enabled pipettes and electronic lab notebooks improve reproducibility. Read More
Investigating Membrane Proteins Using Native Mass Spectrometry
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Kelly Broster
A new application of native mass spectroscopy analyzes membrane proteins for the first time. Read More
A Simple Way to Reduce Analysis Time in GC
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Jaap de Zeeuw
An easy tool can be used to decrease analysis times in GC. Read More
The Power of Modern Super-Resolution Microscopy
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Lauren Alvarenga
As technology advances and software becomes more sophisticated, optical and computational super-resolution techniques are coming together in commercial imaging instruments to offer flexible, ... Read More
Particulate Analysis of Liquid Filtration Materials and Residues in Food Using FTIR Microscopy
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Michael Bradley Steve Lowry
Two sets of analyses are presented—one involving liquid filtration and the other examining particulate residues in food items—using a simple-to-operate FTIR microscope and attenuated total reflection ... Read More
What Is Shear Rate and Why Is It Important?
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
David Moonay
Proper equipment selection may allow significantly different materials to be tested with one machine and geometry, merely by changing the testing speed or shear rate. Read More
qPCR Provides Ability to Observe Quantitative Replication of DNA in Real Time
Friday, January 11, 2019
Michael Steinert
As the technology has become more widely adopted, qPCR equipment has undergone several advances. Read More
Accelerating Discovery Through Better Supply Management
Friday, January 11, 2019
Jayant Kulkarni
LIMS, ELNs, and other software play a critical role in lab supply management. Read More
11 Questions to Ask Before Installing a Remote Monitoring System for Medical Refrigerators and Freezers
Monday, November 05, 2018
Rob Fusco
To maintain the quality of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, blood and tissue samples, research materials, and other medical inventory stored in refrigerators and freezers, personnel must frequently monitor ... Read More
Cannabis Testing, LIMS, and Regulations
Friday, January 11, 2019
Simon Wood Seth Wong
Configuration flexibility means that LIMS can be modified as the requirements of a laboratory evolve or if regulatory requirements change. Read More
How to Choose the Right Liquid Handling Automation Platform
Friday, January 11, 2019
Hal Wehrenberg
This article discusses some of the key points to consider when choosing a liquid handling platform for your laboratory. Read More
Comparison of Crystallization Behavior of Different-Colored Polypropylene Parts Using a Single DSC Experiment
Friday, January 20, 2017
James A. Browne
A compositional analysis may explain the reasons for variations in processing behavior, but is time consuming and expensive. As an alternative, straightforward differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) ... Read More
A High-Throughput Method for Routine Analysis of Pesticide Residues on Cannabis
Friday, January 20, 2017
David Egerton
Testing for pesticide residues in Cannabis must be sensitive, selective, fast and affordable. The method described in this article uses HPLC with triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry. Read More
Proper Monitoring of Refrigerators and Freezers to Protect Valuable Biomedical Inventory
Friday, January 20, 2017
Rob Fusco
Best practices for cold storage must be followed to protect valuable samples. Important goals are to avoid degradation, which stems from high and low temperature extremes, and prevent loss of potency ... Read More
High-Throughput VOC and Inorganic Gas Analysis: Automated SIFT-MS
Friday, January 20, 2017
Mark J. Perkins Vaughan S. Langford Murray J. McEwan
A sensitive technique called selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) allows the direct, real-time monitoring of inorganic gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), with no need to ... Read More
siRNA Knockdown: Implementing Negative Controls in Antibody QC
Friday, January 20, 2017
Will Olds
This article presents an overview of short interfering RNA (siRNA) knockdown, a powerful negative control method, followed by tips to optimize siRNA transfection experiments. Read More
Bringing Raman Spectroscopy to the Undergraduate Laboratory
Friday, January 20, 2017
Brian Marquardt Giora Proskurowski
Designed specifically for the educational environment, a Raman tool incorporates a safe way to operate laser in a durable, open package, offered at about a third of the price of a traditional Raman ... Read More