- Agilent Joins University of Cincinnati to Study Impact of Metals in Biology and the Environment
- Tears Reveal Some of Their Deepest Secrets to Researchers
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Enhanced LC/MS Detection System
- Waters Establishes Worldwide Distribution Network for YMC HPLC Columns
- Integrated GPC-SEC System
- UPLC/MS System
- Rapid Resolution LC System
- GC-MS Using Three Technologies
- Mini GC Instruments
- Chromatography Data System
Agilent Technologies Joins University of Cincinnati to Study Impact of Metals in Biology and the Environment
Agilent Technologies and The University of Cincinnati announced the opening of a center at which research teams throughout the Americas will study the impact of metals on biological systems. The University of Cincinnati/Agilent Technologies Metallomics Center of the Americas will research such applications as the role of metal compounds as predictors of stroke damage and new detection methods for chemical warfare agents.
The center's charter is to support research in all fields related to the analysis of metals and metal species and their interactions within biological and ecological systems. Applications include neurological research, metalloproteomics, metal tags for ultra-trace-level organic compound determination, and environmental monitoring, among many others, by using liquid chromatography (LC) paired with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LC-ICP-MS) and mass spectrometry (LC-MS). continue
Tears Reveal Some of Their Deepest Secrets to Researchers
It's no secret why we shed tears. But exactly what our tears are made of has remained a mystery to scientists.
A new study sheds some light on the complex design of tears. What we think of as tears, scientists call tear film, which is made up of three distinct, microscopic layers. The middle, watery layer – what we normally think of as tears when we cry – is sandwiched between a layer of mucus and an outer layer of fatty, oily substances collectively called meibum.
The researchers examined the meibum samples in the laboratory. They used a technique called electrospray mass spectrometry to differentiate between the different lipid components. continue
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Enhanced LC/MS Detection System
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced the release of the most advanced version of its high speed single quadrupole LC/MS detection system, the Thermo Scientific MSQ Plus. The MSQ Plus has been enhanced to feature fully automated system security, secure data integrity, built-in audit trails and electronic signatures and signoffs, enabling 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Additionally, the MSQ Plus can be integrated with the new Thermo Scientific High Speed LC system, AccelaTM. continue
Waters Establishes Worldwide Distribution Network for YMC HPLC Columns
Waters Corporation has announced the worldwide distribution of the YMC™ HPLC analytical and preparative column lines.
YMC HPLC analytical and preparative columns are available in 27 different chemistries with a wide range of particles and pore sizes, providing comprehensive solutions for the most challenging separations and that are complementary to Waters® branded products. continue
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Enhanced Integrated GPC-SEC System
Polymer Laboratories’ PL-GPC 50 Plus GPC-SEC system incorporates various enhancements to deliver improved performance in polymer characterization. A new pumping module provides optimum reproducibility and flow stability. In addition, the selectable flow rate for the pump offers an operating range from 0 to 9.99 mL/min. continue
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UPLC/MS System Incorporates API Mass Detector
Waters’ ACQUITY SQD UPLC/MS system gives users more information about the identity of compounds than conventional UV/Vis-based detector systems. The incorporated SQ detector is a benchtop, ultra-compact, single-quadrupole, atmospheric pressure ionization (API) mass detector for routine UPLC/MS analyses. continue
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Fast, Comprehensive Rapid Resolution LC System
Agilent’s 1200 rapid resolution system provides analysis 20× faster and resolution 60% higher than conventional LC. In addition, the system can run any traditional LC method. A special, high throughput configuration allows sequential execution of more than 2000 samples per day on a single system without decreasing data quality or method flexibility. continue
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GC-MS Analyzes Difficult Samples Quickly Using Three Technologies
Shimadzu’s The GCMS-QP2010 Plus is equipped with three technologies—AART, FASST and COAST—that make it suited for characterizing complex organic mixtures in fields from forensics to food and flavors sciences. continue
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Separation Speed Increased in Mini GC Instruments
C2V’s miniaturized gas chromatography instruments feature increased separation speed. Thus 12-second separations of natural gas can be achieved. In addition, the detector sample rate has been increased to 1000 samples per second, enabling ultra-fast GC with peak widths down to tens of milliseconds. continue
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Chromatography Data System Easily Integrates with LIMS
Thermo Electron’s Version 8.0 of the Atlas chromatography data system (CDS) provides enhancements in data acquisition and integration with LIMS. Improvements were made to the instrument control architecture to enhance network resilience. continue
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