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Determination of Melamine and its Analogues from Powdered Infant Milk Using Polymeric Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) and Reversed-Phase Chromatography
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Daniel Tran
Since the infant milk scandal in 2007, several methods have been developed for the analysis of melamine in dairy products. read more
Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 49—Relative Standard Deviations and Detection
Monday, August 27, 2012
David Coleman Lynn Vanatta
It is possible to associate a relative standard deviation or the more general relative measurement uncertainty (RSD and RMU, respectively) with a detection limit (DL). read more
Regulatory Considerations When Developing Assays for the Characterization and Quality Control of Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Monday, August 27, 2012
Marjorie A. Shapiro Xiao-Hong Chen
Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies can be conjugated with a variety of molecules including small-molecule drugs, radionuclides, peptides, other proteins (protein toxins, enzymes, cytokines), and ... read more
Use of a Nondestructive, Raman Spectroscopy Technique for Differentiating Sweeteners
Monday, August 27, 2012
Todd Blonshine
Raman spectroscopy is a useful tool for differentiating sugars and other sweeteners used in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. read more
EAS 2012—Energizing Analytical Solutions
Monday, August 27, 2012
Cecil Dybowski
Since its beginnings over half a century ago, the Eastern Analytical Symposium has been “the” place to become energized about the latest developments in analytical technology and methodology. read more
New Instrumentation and Applications at HPLC 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
A marketplace is usually dynamic, with a cross-current of disparate interests meeting to find mutual satisfaction. read more
Product Intelligence: Homogenizers Buyers’ Guide
Monday, August 06, 2012
T. Keith Brock
The mechanical, pressure, and ultrasonic homogenizer represent the three primary methods used to blend, mix, disrupt, emulsify, disperse, and stir samples. This article explains the role of ... read more
Use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Sample Tracking
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Hanan Davidowitz
Many solutions are available for sample tracking and identification. read more
American Society for Mass Spectrometry 2012 Product Showcase
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Jeanely Hunt, MS, MBA
Mass spectrometry is a fundamental technique used by chemists and life science researchers for determining unknown samples across various research areas, such as environmental analysis, toxicology ... read more
Molecular-Med Tri-Con 2012: Big Information Technology Faces Gigantic Problems
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Next-generation sequencing technology is capable of sequencing human genomes for $1000/patient in about a week. read more
Food Safety Practices: Interview With International Food Safety Training Laboratory Manager Janie Dubois
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Food safety practices are a major public concern because about one in six Americans endured a food-related illness in 2010. read more
Determination of Electrochemical Reaction Resistance and Double-Layer Capacitance Using the Small Amplitude Triangular Wave Potential Sweep Method
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ya Chen
Electrochemical analysis (or electroanalytical chemistry) is an important division of analytical chemistry, and is introduced in laboratory-oriented courses for graduate students in electrochemistry ... read more
Product Intelligence: Laboratory Vacuum Pump Buyers' Guide
Monday, July 16, 2012
Emily S. Tozzi
Chemistry and life science laboratories utilize lab vacuum pumps for applications such as providing suction to drive the aspiration or filtration of liquid or suspended samples, and inducing or ... read more
Product Intelligence: Laminar Flow Hoods and Biological Safety Cabinets
Monday, July 16, 2012
Caitlin Smith
This article explains the concept of laminar flow hoods, which include laminar flow clean benches and biosafety, or biological safety, cabinets. The prospective purchaser of a laminar flow hood will ... read more
Next-Generation Sequencing Technologies: Automation and Application
Friday, July 13, 2012
T. Keith Brock
Sequencing technology has progressed from its origins of total genome sequencing and plant genetics, and now current DNA sequencing platforms are able to provide high-throughput and rapid protocols. ... read more
Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 48—Relative Standard Deviations (RSDs)
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
David Coleman Lynn Vanatta
The previous installment dealt with several regression practices that are risky in the world of calibration and recovery. read more
Innovations in Gravimetric Preparation of Analytical Solutions: Regulatory and Compendial Perspectives
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Gregory P. Martin
Advances in technology for the preparation of solutions have the potential to improve accuracy in the testing of pharmaceutical samples. read more
Advanced Techniques for Genomics and Proteomics: Transitional Structural Chemogenomics, Chemoproteomics, Pharmacogenomics, and Pharmacoproteomics
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Claude E. Gagna W. Clark Lambert Peter C. Lambert
Genome sequences and proteomic data are becoming available to researchers for an increasing number of normal genes and different pathologies. read more
High Hurdles Ahead for Follow-on Biologics
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
The January 2012 CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Strategy Forum focused on “Biosimilar Products: Scientific Principles, Challenges, Opportunities." read more
Determination of Mercury in the Environment: Petrochemical Products and Fuels
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Peter B. Stockwell
Mercury is present in many areas of the environment, perhaps most notably in petrochemical products and fuels. read more

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