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A Capillary Gel Electrophoresis Fluorescence System for Antibody–Antigen Interactions

Since its inception more than 20 years ago, slab gel-based electrophoresis technology has been used routinely for the analysis of biomolecules (i.e., DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates). However, use of... read more
In Situ Electrochemical SPM for Energy and Corrosion Studies

Renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind have been gaining momentum due to a growing awareness of climate change and limited resources (e.g., fossil oils) as well as greater support from ... read more
China Catches up in Monoliths for LC

Almost 20 years ago, I made my first trip to the People’s Republic of China. Over the next decade, I visited many times, working on various commercial ventures, mostly related to chromatography and ... read more
Direct Improvement With Direct Dilution

The advent of a new technology often brings far-reaching benefits well beyond the initial perception of its key advantages. Acoustic dispensing, for example, with the ability to have highly ... read more
HPLC 2013, Hobart Features Educational Opportunities

Traditionally, the HPLC series of meetings offers a scientific program at the highest level. This draws leading researchers from around the globe. read more
Microplate Readers Buying Tips: The Core Lab Perspective

Directors of core labs give their perspectives on key issues that should be considered before one purchases a microplate reader. For example, it is important for the user to determine the kinds of ... read more
Can Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Influence Cancer Care?

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is advancing at a rapid pace, and it will be intereseting to see how it can be harnessed within clinical settings. read more
Guess the Cover of American Laboratory—September 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. See contest rules at americanlaboratory.com/... read more
Answer to What is This on the Cover of American Laboratory September

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
Sustainable Products With Synthetic Biology

The Western world has developed a significant dependence on petroleum, which emits greenhouse gases upon combustion. These gases are well known as being harmful to the environment, and as a fossil ... read more
Separations at the Micro Scale: Recommended Reading

Contemporary Microscale Separation Technology summarizes the development and state-of-the-art of liquid phase separation technology as of about 2010. This is a complex topic, since there are many ... read more
Is Your Gas Delivery System As Green and Safe As It Can Be?

In many research and pharmaceutical facilities, there are requirements for delivering carbon dioxide gas for cell culture incubator applications or bioreactor operations. For large-scale operations, ... read more
DNA in Forensics

The proliferation of forensic DNA testing and databases by state and local jurisdictions was recently reported by Joseph Goldstein in The New York Times. For years, the FBI’s combined indexing system ... read more
Advancements in Instrumentation for Viscosity Measurements

The electronics revolution within the instrumentation industry has continued at an extraordinary pace, as can be seen with the many recent improvements in display technology and “smart” operating ... read more
Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Microrheology: Taking Rheological Characterization to Extremes

Microrheology is a relatively new and developing analytical methodology of growing interest to those working at the forefront of rheological characterization. The term “microrheology” is used to ... read more