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Life Science and Medicine

A Laboratory Guide to Toxicity Testing

Using a combination of in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods, researchers and manufacturers can obtain comprehensive toxicity data that informs product development, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

image depicting a laboratory setting focused on toxicity testing. It features test tubes with colorful liquids, petri dishes, a scientist handling samples, and advanced lab equipment, all emphasizing the precision and complexity of modern scientific research.

Pharmacogenetics Testing | Precision Medicine Testing

Pharmacogenetics is a branch of science that studies how a person's genetics influence their response to pharmaceuticals (read an entry to pharmacogenetics, here). Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are one of the biggest influences in the study of pharmacogenetics, as...

Proteomic Profile Techniques

Proteomics is a part of molecular biology that studies proteins. A proteome is a set of proteins that are either produced or modified by an organism and proteomics helps us understand things like the structure and function of the protein in an organism. The first...

Liposome Research and Testing

Looking for liposome research? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Guidance Document entitled "Liposome Drug Products", a liposome is a microvesicle composed of a bilayer of lipid amphipathic molecules enclosing an aqueous compartment.  It...

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is a large branch of science covering a wide spectrum of testing from how cells work, to how the human body moves, with a focus on learning more about how mechanical physics and engineering affect movement and body tissues. A common use or application...

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...

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