The preparation of standards, also referred to as reference samples, of known concentrations is a frequently used procedure in most analytical laboratories. Internal or external standards with ...

As scientists, we can be very uncomfortable with the concept of “good enough”. It feels contrary to everything that we are trained to do—to keep meticulous notes and take our time testing and ...

Core laboratories must balance the efficiency of their NGS workflow with the quality of the data that they produce in providing numerous next generation sequencing (NGS) services relating to a wide ...

Whole blood sample stability as an analytical parameter should be assessed when developing pharmacodynamic flow cytometry assays. Sample stability will determine the robustness of detecting not only ...

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a very popular analysis tool for 3D surface topology visualization and other measurements on a wide range of materials at nanoscales ...

The family of electron microscopy techniques have become staple methods for imaging nanoscale objects, including nanoparticles, viruses and proteins. The appeal of electron microscopy as a ...

For XRF analysis, fused bead creation via fusion provides a nearly perfect, homogeneous sample representation. This method is ideal for solid samples. Gas and electric fusion machines can be used to ...

When thinking of celebrated technological innovations, it is perhaps rare that we consider the role of material scientists: the unsung heroes of advancement. Nonetheless, it is the great work of these ...