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OpenTrons January 27, 2017 Lab Manager | Subscribe | Products | Surveys | Webinars Feature Article Catalyst Adds Fluorine-Containing Groups to Make New Compounds Introducing such groups to potential drugs could make them more effective Drugs that contain one or more fluorine atoms tend to be more stable, more powerful, and easier for the body to absorb. For those reasons, drug developers would like to be able to incorporate fluorine or a fluorine-containing unit known as trifluoromethyl into new experimental drugs, but this has been very difficult to do. Read More Powder Systems Limited Wish You Had One Solution That Could Do It All? The new GFD® Bench Top Lab Filter Dryer efficiently performs laboratory studies. Filtration and drying process optimization Data recording and export Process control and automation There will be a GFD® to meet any laboratories’ needs Debut at Interphex, New York from 21-23 March 2017, Booth 2232 Learn More Feature Article New Technique Identifies Micropollutants in Waterways Novel method vastly outperforms conventional ones Cornell University engineers hope that clean water runs deep. They have developed a new technique to test for a wide range of micropollutants in lakes, rivers, and other potable water sources that vastly outperforms conventional methods. Read More Lab Health and Safety How to Safely Handle Compressed Gas Cylinders Compressed gas accidents occur too frequently and usually produce serious consequences Most laboratory facilities use a wide variety of compressed gases. These can range from the classic inert gases like nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and argon to the highly flammable like hydrogen, acetylene, and oxygen. Read More Resource Guide Laboratory Vacuum Reference Guide Along with electricity, water, and compressed air, vacuum is a utility that is required for most labs. Download this guide to learn more about: Basic vacuum principles Applications in laboratory work Requirements for specific disciplines Vacuum system types, advantages, and disadvantages Key selection criteria Download your FREE resource guide Feature Article Immune Defense Without Collateral Damage In combating bacterial infections, the enzyme myeloperoxidase acts like a sniper, targeting precisely, without collateral damage Researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland have clarified the role of the enzyme MPO. In fighting infections, this enzyme, which gives pus its greenish color, produces a highly aggressive acid that can kill pathogens without damaging the surrounding tissue. Read More Feature Article Crop Achilles' Heel Costs Farmers 10 Percent of Potential Yield In two of our most productive crops, lower, shaded leaves are less efficient than the top leaves, limiting yield Scientists assumed leaves at the top of a plant would be the best at turning higher levels of light into carbohydrates—through the process of photosynthesis—while the lower shaded leaves would be better at processing the low light levels that penetrate the plant's canopy of leaves. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Reduce and Control the Costs of Your Laboratory Pipettes A recent study conducted by a well-known liquid handling testing provider found 10% of pipettes in use at a biomedical research facility were performing out of tolerance. Costs of these errors can run in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. 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Take the Survey Feature Article Scientists Create a 3-D Bioprinter to Print Human Skin This new human skin is one of the first living human organs created using bioprinting to be introduced to the marketplace José Luis Jorcano, head of the Mixed Unit CIEMAT/UC3M in Biomedical Engineering at Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), points out that this skin "can be transplanted to patients or used in business settings to test chemical products, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical products in quantities and with timetables and prices that are compatible with these uses." Read More Feature Article Turning Research Data into Scientific Discoveries Line Pouchard, an information specialist in computational science, brings her expertise in big data management and curation to Brookhaven Lab's Center for Data-Driven Discovery Last week, the Center for Data-Driven Discovery (C3D) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory welcomed its newest member: Line Pouchard, a computational science information specialist. Read More White Papers and Application Notes Detecting THC/Cannabinoids in Contraband Direct Sample Analysis by Compact Mass Spectrometry Direct sample analysis is possible via an atmospheric solids analysis probe (ASAP) combined with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) on a compact mass spectrometer (CMS). Learn more about: How ASAP-APCI-CMS can be used to screen a variety of samples and surfaces for cannabinoids Simple methods for dried plant material screening How to manage complex samples Download the FREE application note to learn more OpenTrons About Us | Contact Us | Advertising | Sign in or Register To Subscribe: Sign up for a subscription to Lab Manager For Editorial: Pam Ahlberg, Editor-in-Chief For Business and Partnership Opportunities: Edward R. Neeb, Publisher © Copyright 2017 Lab Manager a division of LabX Media Group. All Rights Reserved Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy

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