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Researchers detect fluoroethers in blood of Wilmington residents

In a new paper detailing findings from North Carolina State University's GenX Exposure Study, researchers detected novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) called "fluoroethers" in blood from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina.

23 Jul 2020

Novel blood test for heart failure could lead to new diagnostics for COVID-19 patients

A new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and treatments for COVID-19 patients as well, according to newly published research from cardiologists at the University of Alberta.

20 Jul 2020

Oak wood releases coumarins that produce bitter taste in wine and spirits

Wine and spirits are complex mixtures of flavor and aroma compounds, some of which arise during aging in wooden barrels.

15 Jul 2020

New theranostic agents show efficacy for precision diagnosis, treatment of prostate cancer

Researchers have developed a new pair of agents that show exceptional effectiveness for precision diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in preclinical studies.

13 Jul 2020

Developments in Separation Science

An interview with Daniel Armstrong about the evolution of separation science and its recent and future developments.

From Pittcon 13 Jul 2020

NJIT researchers develop new efficient method for targeted protein analysis

Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology in collaboration with Ohio University and Merck & Co. Inc. recently developed a new efficient method for targeted protein analysis -- one they say could speed up processes for disease testing, drug discovery and vaccine development.

17 Jun 2020

New Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer 2.5 software strengthens laboratory workflows

Scientists in the life sciences can now benefit from upgrades to a suite of analytical software solutions with new features designed to enhance productivity, confidence and accuracy in numerous fields, including proteomics, food safety and biotherapeutic drug development.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 28 May 2020

New Orbitrap Exploris 120 mass spectrometer redefines productivity in small molecule applications

Scientists working across small molecule applications require systems that support extensive, in-depth analysis of multiple complex samples, while simultaneously increasing output and decreasing costs.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 28 May 2020

Research could help identify disturbances in the body's copper metabolism

In biology it is well-known that every living organism is triggered by the hereditary material or DNA that encodes various protein molecules, which in turn perform all the necessary biological functions and it might seem that nothing else is needed to sustain the life of an organism.

26 May 2020

Alexandra Knauer awarded as a female entrepreneur role model

Alexandra Knauer, managing director and owner of the Berlin-based laboratory instrumentation manufacturer KNAUER, has been recognized by the jury of the "Frauen unternehmen" initiative ("Women entrepreneuring") to be a role model female entrepreneur.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 26 May 2020

EKF & Tosoh Europe N.V. distribution agreement expands HbA1c POC testing reach in Middle East & Africa

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has signed a three-year distribution agreement with Tosoh Europe N.V. for the distribution of its Quo-Test HbA1c point-of-care analyzer in the Middle East and Africa.

From EKF Diagnostics 15 May 2020

Global collaboration and commercialisation agreement with Axcend Corp

Microsaic Systems plc announces that it has signed integration with Axcend to integrate the compact Microsaic 4500 MiD MS with the portable Axcend Focus LC.

From Microsaic Systems 2 Apr 2020

Fast & effective removal of interfering proteins

Incorporating a novel dual hydrophobically treated matrix filter, Microlute™ Protein Precipitation Plate from Porvair Sciences set a new standard for labs looking to remove interfering proteins from serum, plasma or even whole blood samples prior to analysis by Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Mar 2020

Equal Pay Day: How fair is your company?

Entrepreneur Alexandra Knauer is committed to more wage justice and is convinced that both, companies and the economy in Germany will benefit from that.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 17 Mar 2020

New high-performance liquid chromatography system maximizes the delivery of precise results

Pharmaceutical, food and industrial laboratories can optimize their routine testing and quality control (QC) workflows with an enhanced high-performance liquid chromatography system that delivers maximized instrument uptime and precision for any operator, regardless of experience.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 11 Mar 2020

Know your ions – overcoming the limits of HPLC with ion chromatography

What’s the difference between High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Ion Chromatography? What are the capabilities and limitations of each technique? Knowing these differences can actually make a huge difference.

From Metrohm Middle East FZC 4 Mar 2020

Salivary uric acid found to be a good predictor of body fat percentage in adolescents

In addition to helping us chew and swallow, keeping the mouth moist and protecting us against germs, saliva can also be used for early detection of the risk of developing diseases associated with surplus body fat.

18 Feb 2020

Autophagy genes work against tumors in some ovarian cancers

Shedding light on a decades-old controversy, scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina and University of California at San Diego published findings in PLOS Genetics this month showing that autophagy or "self-eating" genes work against tumors in certain types of ovarian cancer.

13 Feb 2020

Fingerprint test can identify cocaine users

Cocaine is a powerful and addictive stimulant made from coca plant leaves, which is native to South America. In the past urine and saliva tests are used to detect cocaine use. Now, a new fingerprint test can detect whether people have taken the drug or just handled it.

9 Feb 2020

Scientists identify new biomarker for identifying individuals at risk of depression

Chronic pain, or inflammation, is believed to be one of the major factors in the onset of major depressive disorder.

8 Feb 2020