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A Breathalyzer for Cannabinoids?

This article describes the development of a novel breathalyzer for cannabinoids in the breath of cannabis users. Analysis is carried out via LC-MS/MS.

14 Feb 2020

How do Food Sensitivity Assays Work?

Food sensitivities/allergies are in the public spotlight now more than ever –with approximately 5% of adults and 8% of children worldwide being affected by them.

14 Feb 2020

What is High-Resolution TEM (HR-TEM)?

TEM or transmission electron microscopy is a common analytical technique used to study very thin specimens in a 2D plane, rather than producing 3D images.

14 Feb 2020

Avoiding Cell Death in Fluorescence Microscopy

It is important to prevent cell death during fluorescence microscopy, as dying cells may skew experimental results and introduce artifacts.

14 Feb 2020

How is Additive Manufacturing Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

There are several types and applications of additive manufacturing , but the main principle is commonly known as 3D printing.

14 Feb 2020

Cannabinoid Analysis Techniques

There are many methods that can be used to quantify the effects of cannabinoids. These include: LC-MS, GC-MS, and HPLC-DAD.

14 Feb 2020

Monoclonal Antibodies versus Polyclonal Antibodies

Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple antigens, whereas monoclonal antibodies only recognize one.

14 Feb 2020

What are Lateral Flow Assays?

Lateral flow assays are paper-based assays which detect compounds within a complex mixture, with the results being available within 5 – 30 minutes.

14 Feb 2020

A Beginners Guide to Plasma Proteomics

This article explains why plasma proteomics is important for research and medicine, and the techniques that are often used in this field.

14 Feb 2020

How to Generate Stable Cell Lines

This article describes the process of transfection (a technique used to insert DNA into cells) and gives tips for generating a stable cell line.

14 Feb 2020

How do Lateral Flow Immunoassays Work?

This article describes two different types of lateral flow immunoassays and recent improvements that have been made.

14 Feb 2020

What is Phenomics?

Phenomics uses bioimaging, biochemical and molecular analyses to determine the link between DNA sequences and specific phenotypes.

14 Feb 2020

What is 4D Proteomics?

This article details a proteomics method combining four separate techniques for analysis of serum proteins, named 4D proteomics.

14 Feb 2020

Protocell Uses in Biology

This article describes what a protocell is and current research investigating the production of synthetic protocells to explore their biological applications.

14 Feb 2020

GC-MS for Biomarker Discovery

GC-MS is a powerful technique for the discovery of biomarkers. Recent studies have demonstrated success for nephrotic syndromes and metabolic diseases.

14 Feb 2020

Applications of 3D X-ray Microscopy

3D X-ray imaging allows analysis of brittle or complex biological materials without damaging them.

14 Feb 2020

What is Lab-on-a-Chip?

Advances in the field of nanotechnology have led to the development of miniaturized devices called lab-on-a-chip (LOC).

14 Feb 2020

What is Shotgun Lipidomics?

Shotgun lipidomics follows networks of lipids within biological systems, allowing the identification, quantification, and interaction of lipids to be studied.

14 Feb 2020

What are Liquid Handling Robots?

Liquid handling robots are automated devices that dispense and sample liquids in laboratory settings. Such systems include automated pipetting systems and microplate washers.

14 Feb 2020