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Endocrinology Hormone Testing

Endocrinology hormone testing is important to determine the functioning of the endocrine system.  Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, the collection of hormone producing glands responsible for regulating metabolism, reproduction, sleep, mood, tissue...

Urine Drug Toxicology Testing

Most drug toxicology testing is performed on urine samples, as most drugs are broken down and excreted through urine. Testing can also be done on blood, however, concentrations of drugs are usually higher in urine and testing is less invasive, faster, and cheaper....

Antibiotics in Food – 3rd Annual Report Released

In the third annual "Chain Reaction" report, the most popular US fast food chains are graded on their use of antibiotics in food, specifically meat,  as well as their policies and meat sourcing practices. Historically, antibiotics have been given to animals that...

Hepatotoxicity

Hepatotoxicity is a term used to describe damage to the liver caused by a medicine, chemical, or dietary supplement, or it can also be a side effect of HIV drugs. The liver's role in the body is to filter substances, such as medicines, from the blood. Liver damage...

Women in Science | Barbara McClintock

Barbara McClintock was born June 16, 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. During high school, she developed a love of science and was determined to continue her studies at Cornell University studying agriculture, and in 1923, she received her BS in botany. McClintock...

Medical Device Irritation Testing

Medical device irritation testing is a highly regulated industry (read more about medical device cleaning and validation) with requirements for cleaning, sterilization, reprocessing, and irritation testing. Similar to biocompatibility, irritation testing determines...

Medical Device Irritation Testing

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