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Extractables and leachables testing helps the pharmaceutical industry identify extractables and leachables from drug packaging, containers, or container closures before they pose a risk to patients. Extractables extract from a container or device under controlled...
Epigenetics is the study of changes or variations in gene expression that are caused by external factors switching the genes on and off, ultimately affecting how they are expressed. Epigenetic changes occur naturally though they can be influenced by age, lifestyle,...
Toxicology research and testing are critical components of ensuring the safety and efficacy of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. This discipline involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the...
In a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health, scientists successfully cured 100% of guinea pigs and rhesus monkeys infected with the Marburg and Ravn virus using monoclonal antibodies. Both viruses are relatives of the Ebola virus, and both are...
Translational science is a newly popular term used in the biomedical world. Also called translational medicine or translational research, it is a term used to describe turning or translating, laboratory or other scientific observations into new treatments or...
Sterility assurance level, or SAL, is the chance that although something has been through the process of sterilization, there is still the potential the item is nonsterile as it is impossible to prove that every harmful organism has been destroyed. The sterility...
FDA compliance in veterinary medicine testing is not only a regulatory requirement but also a benchmark for quality and safety in animal health products. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of veterinary drugs, devices, and food additives is a top priority that...
The Controlled Substance Act was passed as Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. It has schedules for the control of 5 classifications of drugs. The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Drug Enforcement Administration...
ISO 10993 medical device biocompatibility testing is performed to observe how compatible a device is with living tissue. To be considered biocompatible, a device needs to cause no local or systemic response. Biocompatibility is determined through a series of tests...
U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an organization whose main goal is to help improve human health by creating standards to ensure higher quality and safer pharmaceuticals, foods, and dietary supplements (learn more about USP standards). The FDA enforces standards set by...
DNA fingerprinting, also called DNA profiling, is a scientific technique that collects a specific DNA pattern, or profile, from an individual organism. Often the DNA profile is then compared to other profiles to find a match. DNA fingerprinting is most commonly...
Particle size analysis, also known as micromeritics, is a commonly used technique in the pharmaceutical industry. Particle size is one of the most important factors that contributes to the efficacy of a drug product. Additionally, particle size also affects the...
In vivo and in vitro testing are two of the most common methods for studying and testing organisms. While similar, each type of testing has its advantages and disadvantages. In vivo studies are those done on living organisms such as humans, animals, or even plants...
A genetic marker is a gene whose location on a chromosome is known and can be used to identify a species. Genetic markers are divided into two groups, biochemical markers that can detect variations in proteins and amino acids, and molecular markers that detect DNA...
Biosimilars are a class of pharmaceutical drug products that are similar to a currently licensed FDA biological product. Biosimilars can be more advantageous to both producers and consumers alike because they can be cheaper to produce. Biosimilar drugs differ from...
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