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Pharmaceutical Drug USP Test Methods

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...

Pharmaceutical Drug USP Test Methods

DNA Fingerprinting

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...

Food Expiration Dating | Expiry | Stability

Did you know the only food item required by federal law to display an expiration date is infant formula? Other food products that display expiration dates voluntarily adhere to the labeling system as a way to protect the reputation of their products by ensuring...

Dietary Supplements | Polyherbal Formulation

A polyherbal formulation is a formulation made of two or more herbs. Polyherbalism is an Ayurvedic principle that suggests single herbal formulations are insufficient but when combined, they produce a greater result. Polyherbal formulations have recently gained...

A Guide to Types of Genetic Markers

Genetic markers are specific sequences of DNA that can be used to identify individuals, populations, or traits of interest. This guide explores the various types of genetic markers, their applications, and their importance in genetics, medicine, and evolutionary biology.

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Biosimilars: A Comprehensive Overview

What are Biosimilars? Biosimilars are biologic medical products that are highly similar to an already approved reference biologic drug, also known as the originator or innovator biologic. These reference drugs are typically complex, large-molecule drugs derived...

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Karyotyping Chromosome Analysis Used in Genetics Testing

Chromosome analysis, also called karyotyping, is a test done to examine the chromosomes in a cell sample. Examining chromosomes in this manner helps identify any genetic causes of disease or disorder. Karyotype testing can be performed on cells or tissues such as...

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