Laboratory Conferences - Materials Science Events

How to Choose Between a CCD and sCMOS Scientific-Grade Camera
Cell biologists require microscopy tools that can detect rapid movements within a cell with detail and sensitivity in low light conditions. Developers must address performance requirements, and be ... read more
An Automated System to Improve Western Blot Processing
Western blot assays provide important information about the presence and levels of protein expression. The first step in the procedure is the lysis of cells or tissues followed by solubilization of ... read more
Point-of-Care Diagnostics at the 22nd International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference
Point-of-care diagnostics (POC) was an important track at the 22nd International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, held February 15–20, 2014, in San Francisco, Calif. According to Jeffrey DuBois, Ph.... read more
Application of HPLC in the Synthesis of 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid
An important fine chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrichemicals and polymers, 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid (2,4,5-TFBA) is synthesized from tetrachlorophthalic anhydride via hydrolysis, ... read more
Liquid Biopsy Symposium at Molecular MedTri-Con 2015
The hottest track at the 2015 Molecular Med Tri-Con was circulating nucleic acids. Circulating tumor cells were also sizzling, leading to the question: “Which is most important?” read more
Kerafast: Connecting Scientists and Providing “Reagents for the Greater Good”
We had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Rossi, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of Kerafast (Boston, Mass.; kerafast.com), to find out how the online platform connects scientists and improves ... read more
Product Intelligence: GC/MS Technology—Improving Sensitivity and Results
This article details the various techniques for which gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) finds application. A brief history of GC/MS development is followed by a description of the ... read more
Product Intelligence: A Micro Look at Microplates
Multiwell plates, or microplates, are an important fixture in the clinical, analytical and molecular biology laboratory for conducting assays such as ELISAs. When selecting a microplate, the user ... read more
Volume 47, Number 4
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Fossils, Fusion and the Future
Energy—its sourcing, use and impact—is arguably one of the most pressing concerns on the planet. If those scientists who are most concerned are as accurate as they are numerous, global warming, ... read more
Truly Rapid, Sensitive Analysis of Hundreds of Components by Modern GC/MS Analyzers
Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry has made it possible to run large numbers of components in a single sample injection. The GC/MS methods introduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s for ... read more
Innovative Laboratory Technologies Facilitate Rapid Responses to Public Health Threats Due to Food Adulteration
It was late summer 2008 in China, and Beijing was abuzz as it prepared to host the Summer Olympic Games. However, just as the nation was gearing up to take center stage in one of the brightest moments... read more
Techniques for Identifying Food Adulteration and Contamination
Adulteration and contamination are ongoing concerns in the food and beverage industry, as they can result in unsafe products and damage brand integrity. Small particulate or light filth contamination ... read more
Thin-Layer Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Sample Mixtures Using a Compact Mass Spectrometer
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a planar chromatographic technique used to separate the components of a mixture by employing a thin stationary phase supported by an inert backing. It can be ... read more
Advances in Separation Science Technology and Applications at Pittcon 2015
After 50 years of uninterrupted growth, separation science, while showing signs of maturity, is still enabling significant advances in environmental research, in the so-called “’omics” sector and in ... read more