Particle Size Distribution (PSD) Testing
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Science & Technology
What is Ames Testing?
The Ames test is an assay used throughout the world using bacteria to detect chemical substances that are known to cause DNA damage resulting in gene mutations. Testing is performed on substances from chemicals to new drugs. If the test results a positive, the...
What is a HSV Virus?
HSV, or the Herpes Simplex Virus, is a viral infection causing cold sores or blisters usually on the mouth or genitals. Infections are categorized by the area of the body infected. HSV-1, also known as oral herpes causes blisters on the face usually around the...
Fungus Testing and Analysis
Are you looking for Fungus Testing and Analysis? Today, Contract Laboratory received a request for fungus testing and analysis from a disinfectant manufacturer needing a Microbiology Laboratory needed for microbial efficacy testing of anti-microbial solution...
Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA ) can be performed on several consumer products, as BPA is found in such things as hard plastics, canned goods, sporting goods, water bottles, electronics, toiletries, the lenses of glasses, and much more! BPA, or bisphenol a, is a...
What is CRISPR?
CRISPR is said to be "an easy, cheap, and very precise way to edit the DNA of living cells". It's said to be a "game-changer" in genetic engineering. CRISPR is an acronym that stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat. CRISPR technology...
Glycolysis Research Study Testing
Today, Contract Laboratory received a Test Request from a Pharmaceutical Company needing a preclinical contract research organization for glycolysis research study testing as part of a clinical trial. Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, a process...
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a new DNA sequencing technology that has completely changed the way genomic research is done by allowing researchers to study biological systems at a new level, cheaper and faster than previous methods. With NGS came the ability...
What Are the Different Types of Chromatography?
From paper chromatography to column chromatography to gas chromatography, there are different types of Chromatography. Chromatography is a way to separate mixtures into their parts. It is performed by passing a mixture through another substance, where the...
What is Auger Electron Spectroscopy or Scanning Auger Microscopy?
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), sometimes called Scanning Auger Microscopy (SAM), is an analytical technique used to study surfaces. It uses a high-energy or focused electron beam to excite atoms near the surface of a solid sample. The excited atoms then...
Soap Testing to AOCS Standards
The American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS ) is an international professional scientific society for individuals and corporations interested in fats, oils, surfactants, detergents, and related materials. Soap is made by combining fats or oils and an alkali, such as...
Baby Food and Formula Testing
Researchers from the Clean Label Project found levels of lead, arsenic, BPA, and other harmful substances in purchased baby food, infant formulas, toddler drinks, and snacks. Baby food and formula testing reveals hidden dangers like these chemicals that can affect...
Potency Testing of Biopharmaceuticals
Potency testing is a term used to describe the process of measuring biological activity in a product. Many methods exist to determine the potency of a biopharmaceutical such as ligand and receptor binding assays, cell culture-based assays, and animal-based assays....
Genotyping
Genotyping is a process used to obtain DNA information, specifically used to determine the genetic variants or differences an individual has. Common genotyping methods include restriction fragment length polymorphism identification of genomic DNA, polymerase chain...
Histology Sample Preparation | Fixing, Processing, Sectioning, Staining
Histology is the study of microscopic tissues and their structures. Histology is an important part of biology, medicine and other sciences. Preparing histology samples for observation under a microscope is a delicate process using specialized techniques that are...
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