GEN-MKT-18-7897-A
May 26, 2016 | Blogs, Food / Beverage | 0 comments
These days, it is not uncommon to hear about the overzealous application of pesticides to crops or the injection of antibiotics into animals. From grocery stores to restaurants, our food is at risk. How then, can consumers be assured that chemical contaminants like these , not to mention the risk of mycotoxin compounds are not making their way to your dinner table?
The Most Powerful Mass Spectrometer is available for Routine LabsThe truth is, it starts in the lab. However, the testing process can seem easier said than done for lab managers who need a routine system to get the job done. Perhaps you are reading this and shaking your head thinking, “We do not have the budget for the investment, it is complicated, and besides even if we could test for contaminants, how can we be confident in the results let alone consumers?”
It used to be that mass spectrometers were bulky, complicated, and too expensive for routine labs as they were mostly used for proteomic research. I am here to tell you this is no longer the case. SCIEX has spent years developing a mass spec instrument that not only fits into your lab but is capable of testing targeted and non-targeted food contaminants.
“For the first time, routine users are getting an instrument with the X500R, which is not only the smallest accurate mass spectrometer on the market but will prove to be very powerful for routine food testing labs,” said Vincent Paez, Senior Director of Food, Environmental and Forensics at SCIEX.
How to Make Food Testing more AccurateStill not sure about upping the ante when it comes to food testing? Take into consideration the following food method, “Pesticide Analysis in Food.” SCIEX simplifies methods and HR-MS/MS libraries so you can detect, quantify, and confirm contaminants in food samples. The catch? There is none. No longer will you have to outsource samples to pricey labs – because you can handle your workflow in-house. With so many methods built into the SCIEX OS Software, your lab can not only benefit financially from the high-resolution mass spectrometer but also assist consumers with better confidence than ever before that their food is contaminant free. Now how is that for a headline?Yes! I want a quote on the X500R >
Last year, Technology Networks hosted two webinars that featured groundbreaking research utilizing SWATH DIA (data-independent acquisition) for exposomics and metabolomics. Researchers Dr. Vinicius Verri Hernandes from the University of Vienna and Dr. Cristina Balcells from Imperial College London (ICL) demonstrated how a DIA approach can be successfully implemented in small molecule analysis using the ZenoTOF 7600 system. Their innovative approaches highlight the potential of SWATH DIA to enhance the detection and analysis of chemical exposures and metabolites, paving the way for new insights into environmental health and disease mechanisms.
For as long as PFAS persist in the environment, there is no doubt they will persist in our conversations as environmental scientists. Globally, PFAS contamination has been detected in water supplies, soil and even in the blood of people and wildlife. Different countries are at various stages of addressing PFAS contamination and many governments have set regulatory limits and are working on assessing the extent of contamination, cleaning up affected sites and researching safer alternatives.
On average, it takes 10-15 years and 1-2 billion dollars to approve a new pharmaceutical for clinical use. Since approximately 90% of new drug candidates fail in clinical development, the ability to make early, informed and accurate decisions on the safety and efficacy of new hits and leads is key to increasing the chances of success.
Posted by
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Share this post with your network