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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?

Chromatography is a versatile and widely used analytical technique in laboratories worldwide. It separates components of a mixture based on their different interactions with a stationary phase and a mobile phase. This powerful method is essential in chemistry,...

image showing a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system on a modern lab bench, capturing the precision and technology involved in chemical analysis. The setup includes the HPLC instrument, computer interface, and typical lab equipment, illustrating a professional and high-tech laboratory environment.

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin | Women in Science

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin was a Nobel Prize-winning chemist who developed protein crystallography. She is responsible for advancing X-ray crystallography, a method for determining a crystals 3D structure. At age 10, Dorothy became interested in chemistry and...

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Analysis and Testing

What is Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing? PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and may be called "molecular photocopying," as it's a technique used to "amplify," or copy, DNA segments. According to the National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome...

What is XRD Analysis?

XRD analysis, short for X-ray diffraction analysis, is an analytical technique used for the identification of crystalline material. XRD can provide information such as cell dimensions, atomic arrangement, size, phase, etc. XRD is commonly used for phase...

illustration of an X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) system. It showcases the setup within a laboratory environment, including the X-ray tube, crystalline sample mounted on a goniometer, and the detector for the diffracted X-rays.

Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

Capsaicinoids are the compounds responsible for the spicy heat of chili peppers, and their concentration is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This article explores the analysis of capsaicinoids, the methods used, and their significance in determining the pungency of...

image of hot peppers on a lab bench preparing for analysis of capsaicinoids

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