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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
Proper histology sample preparation is essential for accurate diagnosis, research, education, and clinical decision-making.
Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genetic differences affect a person's response to medicine. Pharmacogenetics is often used interchangeably with pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenetic research and testing determine a person's ability to metabolize medicines 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...
Antimicrobial Resistance Testing: Ensuring Effective Treatment and Public Health
From disk diffusion and broth dilution methods to advanced molecular techniques, these tests provide essential data for managing antimicrobial resistance and protecting public health.
What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a Staph Bacteria Recently, ContractLaboratory.com received a request from a company seeking a microbiology laboratory or surface testing for pathogenic bacteria & viruses including MRSA, which stands for...
$15 million Awarded by NIH for 3-D Tissue Development
According to the NIH, during clinical trials, more than 60 percent of investigational drugs fail, even if they showed promising results in pre-clinical studies on cell and animal research. To stop this from happening, NIH has announced it will award 13 "Tissue Chip...
Understanding the Harmful Chemicals in Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
Did you know there are more than 93 hazardous chemicals in cigarettes? Some occur naturally while others are added during manufacturing
Preclinical Drug Development
The drug development process is an iterative process. Each stage of development helps to ensure the final product is effective and safe. Preclinical drug development, often called preclinical studies, is the stage in the drug development process where the safety of...
US FDA Compliant Easter Egg Food Color Safety Testing
It's Easter weekend, and egg dyeing is in full force! Have you ever wondered about the food color safety testing of the easter egg dyes used on Easter eggs? Food coloring, dyes, and additives are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Egg dye is a food...
Minnesota’s CHRi Labs is More than Chemical Bonds
There's a strong family bond at CHRi's labs! If your company is pharmaceutical related and in the Midwest USA, you may want to focus your microscope on CHRi Labs. This is especially true if you like a special sense of caring and hand-holding that comes from working...
CDC Seasonal Influenza Death Estimate Increases
According to a new study based on data obtained from forty-seven countries performed by the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other global health agencies, estimates of flu-related deaths worldwide are higher than previously thought. The study suggests that...
Compounding Pharmacies | USP 797
Compounding pharmacies are pharmacies that create personalized medications by mixing ingredients based on a doctor's prescription in an effort to meet a person's needs. Though compounding pharmacies lost popularity in the 50s and 60s when mass drug manufacturing...
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