Application Notes

As discussed in last November’s Editor’s Page, the life sciences are the key sector propelling growth in microscopy and imaging. Read More

Simple viscosity measurements can be a daunting task for many companies. Read More

Spectrometer calibration accuracy is of critical importance for many optical characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy and interferometry. Read More

The production of secreted products from mammalian cells such as recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies is generally performed in the laboratory by standard flask, roller, or spinner culture. Read More

Single crystals exhibit different properties, depending on the material and their orientation. Read More

Most basic recommended instrument: Cecil Adept System 4S. Read More

Many organizations assume that electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) are a generic tool because a paper laboratory notebook is generic and applicable to any discipline. Read More

Immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) is a well-established protein separation technique experiencing expanded use based on new, high-performance analytical phases. Read More

Commercially available antibodies may lack the functionality or specificity required for a given application, such as Western blotting or immunohistochemistry, and for this reason labs may opt for ... Read More

Blood-alcohol analysis is a common, important analysis for diagnostic and forensic labs. In addition to the detection of ethanol, other metabolites must be considered, such as methanol or iso-propanol... Read More