What is the Zeno threshold and what does it do? by Robert Di Lorenzo | Aug 7, 2021 | Bioanalysis/PK, Data acquisition, Lipidomics, Metabolomics, Multi-Omics, Proteomics, SCIEX information, SCIEX OS software, Technology, Toxicology, ZenoTOF 7600 systemWith the introduction of the Zeno trap on the ZenoTOF 7600 system, sensitivity improvements on the order of 4 to 25x can be seen for MS/MS analysis, because of the optimization of duty cycle.1 When concentrations are low and peak intensities are limited, this bump in...
The risky business of aflatoxins in milk by Robert Di Lorenzo | Aug 3, 2021 | Blogs, Food / BeverageIf you’re in the dairy or food testing business, you know the threat aflatoxins pose. Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus parasiticus, aspergillus flavus , and rarely aspergillus nomius.1 These are likely the most extensively researched group of...
The Not So Hidden Truth about Climate Change How It’s Poisoning Your Food by Robert Di Lorenzo | Jul 1, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageDid you know climate change could be poisoning your food? According to the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) report on Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern, rising temperatures are making crops more toxic. Crops are taking a wild hit with the rising...