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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...
From glittery eye shadow to SPF anti-aging skincare face creams, to water-proof eyelash mascara and glossy long-lasting lipsticks, cosmetics microbiology testing is important. Cosmetics come into contact with the human body and need to be safe from microorganisms...
Water analysis for pollutants is performed when contamination is suspected or on a routine basis to ensure the quality of a waterway such as a body of water (lake, river, stream, ocean, etc). Water pollution generally comes from sources such as sewage treatment...
Phthalates are colorless, odorless chemicals found in plastics and polymers including consumer products, toys, and even food containers. Phthalate consumption has been linked to birth defects, hormonal disruption, behavioral issues, fertility issues, obesity, and...
The National Aerospace Standards (NAS) are a comprehensive set of industry standards developed and maintained by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of America. NAS standards encompass a wide range of aerospace components and systems, including fasteners,...
Researchers identify 16 metabolite compounds used to differentiate between women with and without early-stage ovarian cancer
Have doctors developed a new method for drug delivery? A new technology that could allow very precise methods for drug delivery was announced on April 7, 2016, by the US National Standards for Standards and Technology NIST when thy announced a new patent. In...
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory through genetic modification and engineering. Non-Genetically Modified Organisms (Non-GMO) foods are those that have not been genetically modified. Many concerns regarding the safety of GMOs...
Immunoassays are a cornerstone of modern diagnostics, research, and testing across various industries.
Need anti-viral testing and research? Contract Laboratory receives many requests for anti-viral testing. Today, we received a request from a University Medical researcher needing a laboratory for conducting In-Vitro testing of a polyherbal formulation against H1N1...
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...
Explore the importance of DNA purification, the various methods used, and the critical factors that influence the quality and yield of purified DNA.
Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is a test done to determine the amount of energy an electric product produces. If the amount of energy emitted is too high it can interfere with other energy-emitting electric products, for example, a microwave may disrupt the...
Advances in cytokine testing are paving the way for more personalized and effective treatment plans.
Genetics and genomics testing are tests that involve genetic material. Though similar, genetics and genomics are actually quite different. Genetics is the study of single genes and how they affect a person, while genomics is the study of all an organism's genes....
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From safety culture to a culture of safety, protecting workers from harm is...
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