Analytik Jena has published a new e-book for water and wastewater analysis. It demonstrates efficient methods and solutions for a wide range of selected routine and special applications. The e-book focuses on some central areas of water and wastewater analysis: In addition to the analysis of TOC/TNb and AOX, elemental analysis, and UV/Vis spectroscopy, the e-book also highlights molecular biological detection solutions....
Porvair Sciences announce the availability of a new guide that makes selection of the optimum Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) microplate for your application both quick and easy. SPE is a widely used method of sample preparation that concentrates and purifies analytes from a solution by means of absorption, followed by the elution of the analyte with a solvent appropriate for instrumental analysis, with techniques such as LC-MS...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialist supplier of products for environmental monitoring and process validation, has drawn on its extensive pharmaceutical and related industry knowledge to publish an eBook titled, “Growth Promotion Testing: A Guide to Good Practices” which is available to download from Cherwell’s website. The guide is intended for anyone involved in growth promotion testing of microbiological media, providing an overview of key considerations and best practice for this key quality control (QC) test...
The 2021 Gilson Product Guide is now available to download. This year, it’s packed with our liquid handling, extraction and purification instruments, enabling verifiable science and making lab life easier for researchers. With the current pandemic, this new guide also features solutions dedicated to COVID-19 research. We’ve consolidated our tools, technology, services, and resources to help scientists as they ramp up testing capabilities or study the virus...
Autoscribe Informatics, a leading global laboratory informatics provider, announced the release of a new white paper examining the role of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in supporting ISO17025 accreditation. The white paper explores the ways in which a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can play a key role in achieving, maintaining, and benefiting from ISO17025 accreditation.
Okadaic acid is diarrhetic toxin (DSP) which can be found in shellfish. Due to its inhibitory effects towards specific protein phosphatases it is a promising compound for various potential medical uses. This application note shows the LC-MS/MS analysis of okadaic acid and its derivates with different YMC-Triart phases. All phases are suitable for the separation of these compounds with high resolution....
In some methods derived from the Pharmacopoeia the stipulation of a specific injection solvent can lead to issues with peak shape and a reduced sensitivity for some or all compounds analysed. With a custom injection program, you can overcome this hurdle and still be conform to Pharmacopoeia guidelines. Your gain will be a higher chance to achieve your system suitability criterions and a more reproducible and robust analysis...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies are delighted to announce the new SLS Product and Chemicals Catalogues are both OUT NOW! Packed full of equipment, consumables and chemicals for any busy laboratory, regardless of application, there is plenty of choice from your favourite brands – all in one place. You will find over 15,000 products – 20% of which are new for this edition in the new product catalogue....
Autoscribe Informatics, a leading global laboratory informatics provider, announced the release of a new white paper on the validation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The white paper discusses what LIMS validation is and the steps involved, the responsibilities of the customer and supplier, how GAMP5 affects LIMS validation, and the deliverables you can expect from a LIMS validation project....
In order to address separation requirements of different compounds, YMC offers two different HIC columns, BioPro HIC HT and BioPro HIC BF. They both have in common their non-porous polymethacrylate particle, while their properties and chromatographic behaviours are quite different. In this application note the retention behaviour of BioPro HIC HT and BioPro HIC BF columns is compared by separating two commercial monoclonal antibodies from each other.
(U)HPLC analysis of original composition of cannabis plant material is necessary for such purposes as phenotype determination and quality control of medical cannabis used for therapeutic treatment. For fast and secure results YMC developed robust (U)HPLC methods for RP and chiral LC. Also, challenging distinction between cannabigerol (CBG) andcannabidiol (CBD) are easily achieved....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are pleased to announce the launch of their new Sustainable Laboratory Solutions brochure, web subsite and their pledge to the ‘One Tree Planted’ charity. After months of research into what their customers are really looking for, from a supplier, regarding sustainability within the laboratory environment SLS have brought together some really useful information to help laboratory...
This new edition builds on the great changes that were made for the last edition. Packed full of equipment and consumables for any busy laboratory, regardless of application, there is plenty of choice from your favourite brands – all in one place. In this edition SLS have identified products which have a sustainable feature and highlighted these products with a ‘green leaf’ icon – making it easier for users to select products....
Are you working with cannabinoids in medicinal products? This application note describes how to obtain a fast separation of cannabidiol and melatonin which are compounds that can be used in medication for sleep disorders. Excellent peak shapes are achieved using YMC-Triart C18 in less than 7 min. Get your copy of the application note now....
Point-of-care (POC) testing with screen-printed electrodes allows rapid testing of populations for viral outbreaks – at affordable costs, without the need for trained specialists and/or complicated equipment. A free white paper from Metrohm puts a focus on the viability of electrochemical testing citing a number of recent studies on the possibility of POC testing for viruses of various kinds....
Postnova Analytics have published an informative new white paper that details how multi-detector Asymmetrical Field Flow Fractionation (AF4) and Electrical AF4 (EAF4) techniques are transforming the separation and characterization of viruses and antibodies. Viruses are the scientific story of 2020 with the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thrusting them to the forefront of almost every person’s consciousness around the world....
Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company and the global leader in powder characterisation technology, has released a new eBook focusing on the application of powder flow testing in Additive Manufacturing (AM). Powders used for AM, or 3D printing, range from metals and polymers through to pharmaceutical formulations....
A new report details potential paths to solutions to overcoming the global Covid-19 crisis and ways to prepare for or even prevent a future pandemic. "There is a tremendous need for a common set of scientific facts about the virus and reliable, verified data," said "Udit Batra, member of the Merck Executive Board and CEO, Life Science. "We are aiming to establish a common baseline of agreed priorities upon which we can engage the wider scientific and innovation community to...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are delighted to announce the arrival of the new edition of Back to Basics – the promotional brochure designed to give exceptional value for money on many commodity laboratory products. An annual brochure - this edition has surpassed previous versions in the sheer number and quality of offers. In fact, over £45,000 worth of savings which are guaranteed to give even the smallest of budgets a boost....
In this new 10-page Technology Note, learn how different image processing methods have the potential to make widefield microscope systems more powerful and versatile. Understand each methods limitations and pitfalls, as well as suitability for your specific applications. For decades, fluorescence microscopy has been an invaluable tool in life sciences research, with new variations and implementations emerging almost every year....
Digital Science, a leading technology company serving emergent needs across the research sector, has released a report highlighting the global research landscape trends and cultural changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report How COVID-19 is Changing Research Culture analyses publication trends, regional focal points of research, collaboration patterns, and top institutional producers of research in COVID-19....
Greyhound’s range of Syringe filters and Membrane filters provide a comprehensive range of filters, for your chosen application. The main source of particle contamination in HPLC columns originate in the sample to be analysed. Therefore, the final preparation step prior to sample injection into the HPLC instrument is to remove any small particulates from the sample by filtration...