Science plays a critical role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, from developing new medicines to addressing climate change. However, the laboratories that drive scientific...
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Monitoring harmful exposure The use of so-called ‘alternative plasticisers’ has increased over recent years due to safety concerns over conventional substances. But new methods are needed to measure...
Improving the quality and safety of Chinese medicinal herbs Researchers have developed a simple, rapid and useful new technique for characterising the active ingredients and toxins in Chinese...
Drinking coffee is linked with a range of health benefits – but processing methods may impact on its bioactive compound profile and antioxidant activity. A new study explores the effects of steam...
What is CLSI water and is it the same as CLRW? What are the guidelines for the preparation and testing of reagent water? Find out in our latest article by Dr Paul Whitehead
Researchers explore the nutritional value and antioxidant potential of organic and conventional vegetables of the genus Allium – which include garlic, leek and onions. Allium L. vegetables are a...
Scientists develop a simple and useful method for measuring the concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) and convertible THC in CBD oil. Extracts of Cannabis sativa L. are highly complex, containing more...
A new study makes recommendations for combining two different methods to test bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics, which could help improve reproducibility between laboratories and provide more...
Ultrapure water is a key reagent in a new study showing that a new inhaled powder formulation may be an effective way to deliver an anti-viral drug to the brain, offering a new approach for treating...