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Observations on Regulatory RNAs 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The last two decades have been exciting times as simplistic genomic models were updated to explain mechanistic details. Along the way, we discarded the expectation that sequencing the genome would ... read more
A Portable CGE-Based Biomolecule Detection System Using a Smartphone App for Operation via WiFi
Monday, October 27, 2014
Most bioseparation and detection tools used in the laboratory employ slab gel-based electrophoresis technologies, which have routinely been used for the analysis of biomolecules (i.e., DNA, RNA, ... read more
Product Intelligence: PCR Enclosures: Essential for Improving PCR Accuracy
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Their ability to effectively decontaminate equipment, reagents, and solutions before and after polymerase chain reaction procedures makes PCR enclosures an indispensable addition to the laboratory. ... read more
Product Intelligence: DNA Sequencers: Cracking the Genomic Code
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
DNA sequencers fulfill the role of automating the determination of the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA region of interest. This article explains the Sanger sequencing technique, or capillary ... read more
Top Considerations When Automating Your Real-Time PCR Workflow
Thursday, October 16, 2014
With the increasing importance of large-scale data generation, many pharmaceutical labs are using robots to speed data collection. One such strategy is to automate the real-time PCR workflow. read more
Detecting and Managing Water Contaminants in the Laboratory
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Water purity is a fundamentally important factor in many laboratories, yet it is frequently overlooked. Researchers use water in most lab processes, and poor water quality can quickly lead to ... read more
Use of Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy to Study the Dynamic, Catalytic Reactions on Metal Nanoparticle Catalysts
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Prof. Seiji Takeda leads a research group in the Department of Nanocharacterization for Nanostructures and Functions of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Center at the Institute of Scientific and ... read more
Application of Porous Nano-Calcium Titanate in Preconcentration of Heavy Metals in Water
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Heavy metal pollution in water has been a public concern for decades.Heavy metals, which include lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, zinc, copper, and nickel, are highly toxic with hidden pollution, ... read more
Volume 46, Number 8
Monday, October 13, 2014
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2014 Emerging Clinical & Laboratory Diagnostics: The Portable Lab
Monday, October 06, 2014
For decades, the clinical laboratory has been recognized as the leading model for applied analytical chemistry labs. Clinical chemists are the first to deal with real-world concerns such as large-... read more
ACS Addresses Fracking and Sustainability
Friday, October 03, 2014
In just half a decade, hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells has greatly improved the economic competitiveness of America. This is leading to new employment opportunities for hard hats and also ... read more
A Message from the Editor
Friday, October 03, 2014
Welcome to the October issue. In the previous month’s issue, we reflected on our approach to improvement: improving our research, as well as improving access to knowledge, methods, and personal ... read more
Understanding FDA Regulations for the Food, Drug, and Medical Device Industries
Friday, October 03, 2014
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates, but is not limited to, the food, drug, and medical device industries, which are subject to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&... read more
Determination of Sulfonamides in Chicken Liver by Capillary Electrophoresis with an In-Column Fiber-Optic LED-Induced Fluorescence Detector
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Sulfonamides (SAs) are a class of synthetic antimicrobial compounds with a broad spectrum. As shown in Figure 1, they all contain the same chemical structure of an unsubstituted amino on a benzene ... read more
The Enterovirus Outbreak in the U.S.: Should We Be Worried?
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
The Enterovirus D68 is spreading across North America. Thousands of children across the U.S. are reporting respiratory problems and have been found to be affected by this hitherto rare virus in this ... read more