Laboratory Conferences - Chemistry Events

Software is the Achilles’ Heel of Mass Spectrometry

A report in the Journal of Proteome Research describes a significant and widespread deficiency of data analysis software for mass spectrometry. read more
Evolution of the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) exploits the use of rapid and nearly contemporaneous flow of information that is possible with communication technology such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. read more
Effects of Sodium Silicate on Self-Degradable Cementitious Composites

Sodium silicate plays an important role in the hydration and self-degradation of geothermal temporary sealing materials, prepared by introducing sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) into sodium ... read more
Statistics in the Laboratory: Mandel Sensitivity

In the three previous columns, we discussed the limit of detection amount LDA, the minimum consistently detectable amount MCDA, and the limit of quantitation amount LQA. read more
Cold Chain-of-Custody Management Solutions for the Transport of Temperature-Sensitive Biological Samples

This article highlights technologies that help to ensure optimal maintenance of the cold chain, and therefore sample integrity, when relocating valuable temperature-sensitive materials. read more
Enabling Verifiable Science Through Smart, Connected Lab Devices

IoT laboratory devices such as cloud-enabled pipettes and electronic lab notebooks improve reproducibility. read more
Investigating Membrane Proteins Using Native Mass Spectrometry

A new application of native mass spectroscopy analyzes membrane proteins for the first time. read more
Single-Cell Isolation and Dispensing

Life science R&D needs to focus on single cells. This requires manipulation for isolation and transfer to a new location for further study or growth. read more
Tech Intelligence: No Slowing in Today’s Flowing

At 50 years old, the flow-cytometry market seems poised to speed up. It’s not just the improvements in excitation and detection options that matter, but also the improvements in add-on features, such ... read more
Tech Intelligence: Kits for Cancer

To aim cancer research and treatments at specific molecular targets, scientists and clinicians need sophisticated diagnostic tests. read more
1-D Has a Place Too

Two-dimensional materials are one of highest-interest topics in chemistry. read more
Finally, Bioluminescence Imaging in the NIR Window

Single-cell imaging of cells in living matrices is essential for tracking the etiology of diseased versus normal cells. read more
USP <232> and <233> are Issued: Quo Vadis?

This article explores whether to develop and support assays in-house or outsource them. read more
Ghost Images: Another Advanced Imaging Technique

During the last decade, I’ve noticed a tremendous increase in imaging technology. read more
A Simple Way to Reduce Analysis Time in GC

An easy tool can be used to decrease analysis times in GC. read more