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LC-MS Analysis of Pharmaceutical Drugs

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a technique used in analytical chemistry that combines the two analytical techniques of high-capacity separation with liquid chromatography (LC) and the high-sensitivity detection of mass spectrometry (MS).

5 Feb 2019

What is Microbial Forensics?

Microbial forensics refers to the investigation of the use of bioweapon, and the accidental release or natural development of dangerous microorganisms.

12 Feb 2019

What are DREADDs?

DREAADs are engineered proteins that allow scientists to control nerve cell activity in ambulatory animals.

6 Feb 2019

What is Digital Microfluidics (DMF)?

Digital microfluidics (DMF) is a powerful emerging technology which utilizes the precise manipulation of droplets in the microliter to nanoliter range to achieve complex laboratory analyses.

6 Feb 2019

Benefits of Using a Microfluidic Device

Microfluidic systems are non-turbulent, highly ordered, fluid flow systems that are typically used in controlled biological experiments.

6 Feb 2019

Choosing a Stationary Phase Surface for HILIC

The chemical composition of the stationary phase in HILIC uses a combination of different molecules that interact with analytes to achieve maximum separation across several parameters.

1 Feb 2019

Benefits of Using an Autosampler in Microdialysis

Microdialysis is a minimally invasive technique for the continuous sampling of extracellular fluid within a tissue.

1 Feb 2019

Progress Towards a Cure for HIV

Progress towards a cure for HIV has been the holy grail for HIV researchers since bursting into the public consciousness in 1981.

30 Jan 2019

Protein Analysis Using Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS)

Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is an analytical technique used to identify differences in density within a sample with nanoscale resolution.

28 Jan 2019

Presenting LC/MS Results in a Publication

LC separates the sample based on its physicochemical properties, then, mass spectroscopy is used to separate analytes based on mass to charge ratio.

28 Jan 2019

Structure of Camelid Antibodies

Camelid antibodies are single-variable, heavy chain-only antibodies (HcAb) that are naturally produced by camelids and sharks.

28 Jan 2019

Growing Fastidious Microorganisms in the Laboratory

Fastidious microorganisms typically grow and multiply very slowly on agar plates and require lots of nutritional supplementation and environmental control.

25 Jan 2019

Camelid Antibodies – Advantages and Limitations

Camelid antibodies (or VHHs) are small, stable nanobodies that permeate the blood-brain-barrier easily. However, they are rapidly cleared from the body.

25 Jan 2019

How are Host Cell Proteins Removed from Biopharmaceuticals?

Removing host cell proteins is crucial, as these proteins are immunogenic and can thus compromise the integrity of the final product.

25 Jan 2019

GC-MS Analysis of CBD and THC

Components of cannabis include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN). One method by which cannabis is analyzed is through GC-MS.

25 Jan 2019