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New Points to Consider in Genomics
Friday, October 04, 2013
As the cost of whole genome sequencing (WGS) declines, the number of human genome sequences is increasing rapidly. This is revealing new biochemistry, for example, exogenous RNA in our blood, ... read more
How Personalized Medicine Led to the Convergence of LIMS and LIS
Friday, October 04, 2013
When the Human Genome Project mapped all 20,000+ genes in the human body in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it cost roughly $3 billion. read more
The Art of Milling
Friday, October 04, 2013
A variety of methods can be used to analyze solid materials. What they all have in common is the need for a representative, homogeneous analytical sample of a defined fineness. In this White Paper ... read more
Introducing the new Agilent 7890B GC and Agilent 5977A Series GC/MSD
Friday, October 04, 2013
Confidence means a return on investment that includes quality results, time savings and the assurance of business continuity. With unsurpassed performance, the new 7890B GC and 5977A GC/MSD, Agilent ... read more
Webinar: The Evolution of Mass Spectrometry - History and Advances over the Last 45 Years
Friday, October 04, 2013
Mass spectrometry has come a long way since its inception and the applications of this technology are exploding. Join us on November 5 at 11:00 am EST for this reflection of Mass Spectrometry, where ... read more
Webinar: The Evolution of Mass Spectrometry
Thursday, October 03, 2013
American Laboratory recently celebrated its 45th anniversary and presented a live webinar: “The Evolution of Mass Spectrometry—History and Advances over the Last 45 Years.” read more
Microcentrifuge Buyers Guide
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
A microcentrifuge is an invaluable tool that finds application in research, academic, and clinical laboratory settings. In order to select the right microcentrifuge for your purposes, you will need to... read more
Guess the Cover of American Laboratory—October 2013
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Correctly identify this month’s cover image and be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card (one entry per person; you must be 18 years of age to be eligible. read more
Answer to What is This on the Cover of American Laboratory September
Monday, September 30, 2013
The image on the cover of American Laboratory September is of open cell metallic foam. It was captured with a JEOL tungsten SEM. Original magnification 100×. Image courtesy of JEOL USA, Inc. (Peabody,... read more
Thermodynamic Power for reactor temperature control
Monday, September 30, 2013
The PRESTO^® A80, W80, A80t and W80t unite high efficiency with unequaled power for modern laboratory and industrial plants for all applications be it reactor temperature control or material stress... read more
Rapid, Low-Cost Multiplexed Assay of Kinase Inhibition
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Protein kinases phosphorylate serine, threonine, and tyrosine amino acid residues in proteins. Upregulated kinase activity is found in diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and some cancers. Thus, kinase ... read more
Consistently the Best in Constant Temperature
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of high quality and innovative constant temperature equipment to the global market. Major product lines include incubators, ... read more
It’s a matter of specs
Thursday, September 26, 2013
IRTracer-100: supreme performance and accuracy for infrared analysis Shimadzu’s new FTIR spectrophotometer “IRTracer-100” analyzes materials quickly and easily in a variety of fields such as ... read more
Off-Label Cancer Therapeutics
Monday, September 23, 2013
Eric Topol, M.D., describes the mode of action of cancer therapeutics. Most of the successful therapeutics target mutations that perturb the normal regulatory control of cell function. read more
Ovens for all Lab Applications
Monday, September 23, 2013
ED and FD series drying ovens from BINDER Inc. cover a range of gravity or forced air models for use in drying of crystalline chemicals, electronic components, solids, paper and glassware, as well as ... read more