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Certain advances in technology don’t just promise new capabilities but threaten to change from the ground up how research is conducted in a lab group or company. In this interview, I speak to ACD/Labs' Andrew Anderson about how the day-to-day life of a chemist has been changed by technologies like AI and automation.

E-cigarettes and vaping devices made news several times last year as deaths caused by vaping-related illness raised a new round of questions about the safety of this trend. Now, a new survey shows that vaping marijuana is rising among teens — and at record rates. As a result, the medical community is becoming increasingly concerned that as usage soars it could have significant effects on teen health.

Today, the world’s resources are depleting at rates so fast that energy suppliers cannot keep up. In addition to this, carbon emissions created by burning fossil fuels are rising and destroying our atmosphere. Consequently, Americans are preparing for a more sustainable future by finding new ways to create cleaner and more efficient energy that will last.

SLAS2020 began with an in-depth look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of drug discovery. On January 27, hundreds of attendees welcomed Jackie Hunter, Ph.D. to the stage as she offered those listening key insights gained from over 30 years in the bioscience sector.

As the novel coronavirus, that originated in Wuhan, China continues its global march, the first two cases have been confirmed in the UK. This brings the number of affected countries to 24, although all 213 deaths have thus far been isolated to China.

Assays are investigative procedures that qualitatively assess a compound or examine a compound’s effects on identified molecular, cellular or biochemical targets. This guide explores the essential steps involved in assay development.

The technological developments and widespread acceptance of quantitative LC-MS have become integral to the daily research of scientists – particularly to proteomics.

Researchers are developing biomarker tests to detect cancer early, monitor therapeutic efficacy and predict outcomes – making diagnosis and treatment more precise.

Here Karin touches on her current projects and greatest professional achievements and discusses the skills needed to become a successful leader in the life sciences.

Concrete examples of how AI can improve fields like life sciences can be hard to come by. I recently spoke to InveniAI's Krishnan Nandabalan to find out exactly how AI technology can boost the life sciences.