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Riding the crest of a wave

April 22, 2008
From peering into the heart of a volcano to stopping terrorists in their tracks - millimeter-waves promise to influence many areas - but can the technology deliver? Leila Sattary has...

Nature takes it by a nose

April 17, 2008
While traditional electronic sensing methods may have reached their limit, rapid advances in molecular biology and genetics have energised the field of artificial olfaction, says Rebecca Simpson. By borrowing from...

Broadening your small molecule horizons

April 15, 2008
The capabilities offered by new generations of high performance TOF and TOF/TOF mass spectrometers open up a breadth of new research and applied market opportunities for the analysis of small...

Running on auto

April 11, 2008
Diagnosis is of course key to any treatment regime – and the use of autoantibodies as the basis of clinical assays is becoming more understood. Here we learn how serum...

Autoclave positioning and installation

April 10, 2008
Often, little thought is given to the services and space required by laboratory autoclaves – here we learn how not to get caught out by bad positioning

Combine and conquer

April 8, 2008
Considered by many the promised land of biological research – proteomics is as complex as it is broad. At its heart however has to be good analysis, and for that...

Testing times for gas analysis

April 3, 2008
Demand for accurate and reliable emissions testing and monitoring systems that use quality specialty gases has never been greater as industries face ever-tightening environmental legislation. But what are gas suppliers...

Keeping baby bug free

April 2, 2008
Powdered milk formula is not sterile and microbial contamination can occur – here we learn how to detect potentially hazardous bacteria in baby's' favorite treat

Taking the green path

April 1, 2008
Buying green is becoming more and more a part of everyday life – from organic produce to carbon offsetting airlines. Now, one Laboratory supplier is following suit

Handle with care

March 31, 2008
The separation column is the heart of the ion chromatography setup – but you must handle with care if you want reliable results says Jonathan Bruce

Going industrial

March 27, 2008
Scanning electron microscopes have made an almost immeasurable impact in research, but what of their industrial uses? Tom Ray charts the rise of industrial SEM and finds that the market...

Taking LIMS to a hire level

March 25, 2008
Laboratory information management systems are becoming a staple of laboratory life – but at £20,000 to buy, could rental be the best way to get your hands on a LIMS?

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