Science & Technology

Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Tests Development

By Editorial Team | Feb 1, 2023

Researchers identify 16 metabolite compounds used to differentiate between women with and without early-stage ovarian cancer

New Method of Drug Delivery, NIST Technique Creates Nanocontainers

By Editorial Team | Feb 1, 2023

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...

What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Foods?

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

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: A Laboratory Guide to Principles, Types, and Applications

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 31, 2023

Immunoassays are a cornerstone of modern diagnostics, research, and testing across various industries.

illustration representing immunoassays being performed in a modern laboratory setting, showcasing the precision and innovation involved in the process.

Anti-Viral Testing and Research: What is it?

By Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

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

By Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

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...

Understanding DNA Purification: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 29, 2023

Explore the importance of DNA purification, the various methods used, and the critical factors that influence the quality and yield of purified DNA.

image illustrating the process of DNA purification in a laboratory setting, highlighting the technical and methodical nature of the process. The scene includes a scientist working with typical lab equipment, showcasing the key steps involved in DNA purification.

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 28, 2023

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...

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Testing

Understanding Cytokine Testing: A Vital Tool in Immunology and Disease Management

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 27, 2023

Advances in cytokine testing are paving the way for more personalized and effective treatment plans.

image illustrating a cytokine, highlighting its molecular structure and interaction with a cell receptor, presented in a scientific and educational style

Genetics and Genomics Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 27, 2023

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....

Microbiology Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 25, 2023

Microbiology is the study of living organisms too small to be seen by the naked eye, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae, also known as microbes. Microbes play important roles in food, bodily functions, biodegradation, control of disease, and even...

Genetics Research with Genetic Markers

By Editorial Team | Jan 25, 2023

Genetic markers are bits of genetic material, like genes or a DNA sequence, that are easily identifiable and used in laboratories as a way to tell apart cells, individuals, and species. Gene markers are often used to research and study relationships between an...

Epigenetics Gene Expression Research Studies testing

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Analysis

By Editorial Team | Jan 24, 2023

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction qPCR is a laboratory technique used to detect a specific DNA sequence or sequences. Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction qPCR is common in both scientific research and diagnostics for detecting the presence of...

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction qPCR Analysis

Antifungal Efficacy Testing Against Candida

By Editorial Team | Jan 23, 2023

Candida is a type of yeast that causes most types of fungal infections and is the cause of most bloodstream infections. Though normal amounts of candida are often harmless, if an overgrowth occurs it can cause infection in people and animals such as candidiasis,...