Application Notes

Reflected light allows us to perceive the world around us. Read More

Weighing ingredients properly is a critical part of manufacturing pharmaceutical products. Read More

Processes such as concentration and evaporation generate tons of solvent vapors annually that are released into the atmosphere. Read More

Examples of polysaccharides, widely used as food additives and in certain medical applications, include derivatives of cellulose and starch, such as hydroxymethyl cellulose and maltodextrin, ... Read More

Measurement processes must be fit for use. In this column, we’ll develop some quantitative statistical descriptors of the capability of a measurement process to be valid for its intended purpose. Read More

For over half a century, researchers have used 2-D cell culture methods, though the physiological relevance of these models has frequently been in doubt, largely because monolayer culture systems ... Read More

Pipetting proficiency is one of the most critical elements to ensure accuracy and precision, particularly in the face of high personnel turnover, growing laboratory workloads and increasingly complex ... Read More

Researchers are continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency while ensuring that their methods are reliable and their research is reproducible. Read More

From smaller-scale assays to industrial-scale screening operations, cell-based assays are critical for applications that include elucidating basic mechanisms of cell function, target validation and ... Read More

A compositional analysis may explain the reasons for variations in processing behavior, but is time consuming and expensive. As an alternative, straightforward differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) ... Read More