Drug Metabolism and Bioanalysis Journal Articles Focus on Drug Metabolism and so Much More by SCIEX Community | Jan 18, 2016 | Blogs, PharmaCheck-out the top articles that focus on innovations in drug metabolism as well as small molecule quantitation and biologics bioanalysis. Exciting advancements! We can’t wait to see all that will come in 2016! Quantitative analysis of maytansinoid (DM1) in human serum...
Reasons why LC-MS/MS is my method of choice for meat speciation and authenticity testing by SCIEX Community | Jan 7, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageThe meat trade hasn’t had a good reputation since the horsemeat scandal that burst into headlines in 2013. The scandal has left such a mark that meat speciation, adulteration and authenticity are still high-profile topics today. Think about it from a...
Purchasing Mass Spec Technology for Your Forensic Lab by SCIEX Community | Jan 5, 2016 | Blogs, ForensicWhat does every scientist think about in the lab? Validation. This is the feeling I encountered while reading a recent scientific report on nature.com. What struck me was not only the study itself which discounted cannabinoid incorporation into hair as a method for...
A Reliable Method for the Identification, Quantitation, and Confirmation of Pesticides by SCIEX Community | Jan 1, 2016 | Blogs, Environmental / Industrial, Food / BeverageWhen carrying out routine pesticide identification tests in your lab how simple is the process of identification, quantitation, and final confirmation from sample to sample? A reliable method designed to generate multiple data sets and confirm sample data in parallel...
The Gluten Free Cookie Label Test by SCIEX Community | Dec 22, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageI am a label reader. I like to eat healthily and know what the long, confusing ingredients on the side of a package mean. Therefore, in the spirit of the holiday season, I dedicate this blog to all the gluten intolerant folks out there whose only wish is to eat a...
Testing Liquor for Authenticity Using LC-MS/MS Technology by SCIEX Community | Dec 18, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageThe Proof is in Your Holiday Drink If you think bootlegging was limited to the age of Prohibition then you have never tested liquor for authenticity using mass spectrometry. Maybe it is a scientist thing, but we simply cannot help but bring up the subject as people...
Five Tips for Safe Handling Holiday Decorations by SCIEX Community | Dec 11, 2015 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialBring out the boxes of decorations this holiday season and while you are at it, keep in mind you could be facing dangerous exposure to chemicals too. From trees to garland, candles and toys, here are some tips to keep in mind for safe handling. Trees Fake trees are...
Thanksgiving Menu: A Detectable Feast! by SCIEX Community | Nov 26, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageOn Thursday 26th November 2015, millions of households across the United States will sit down to a hearty traditional Thanksgiving meal. The Thanksgiving holiday is when people celebrate the blessings of the year, in particular the harvest. So what role does Mass...
Are there Antibiotics in your Thanksgiving Turkey? by SCIEX Community | Nov 24, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageTruth – the first turkey I ever cooked was still frozen when it hit our plates. I couldn’t figure out why that thing was taking so long to roast. Then it hit me. I forgot to defrost the bird. If I recall correctly, even the giblets were still in it. It was ten p.m....
Celebrate with a Pesticide Free Thanksgiving! by SCIEX Community | Nov 20, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageBefore you start wondering if you should buy organic ingredients this Thanksgiving, it is good to know regulating bodies set and monitor allowable pesticide limits within our food supply. Pesticides that help control pests, disease, and deter unwanted animals from...
Keeping Up with Synthetic Cannabinoids Using Mass Spec by SCIEX Community | Nov 18, 2015 | Blogs, ForensicFacts about Synthetic Cannabinoids and why you need to pay attention to evolving science Synthetic Cannabinoids are easy to purchase as they are sold in many different forms online and at gas stations across the country Each batch varies as manufacturers can make...
Top Three Ways SCIEX has fun with Halloween Candy by SCIEX Community | Oct 31, 2015 | Blogs, Food / BeverageHalloween is the time for lots of trick or treats ranging from chocolate bars to lollipops and oh so good candy corn. However, come October 31, it is time to mind sneaky ingredients that have the best disguise of all. From pork extracts, artificial sweeteners, to...