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Gas Chromatography – News and Features

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Transforming the Semiconductor Industry With Advanced Analytics and Sustainability

By leveraging new technologies, such as advanced analytical tools, the semiconductor industry can strengthen its ability to respond to shifting market needs and drive progress as global sales are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
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Innovations in Food Testing Tech: Ensuring Safety From Chemical and Microbial Contaminants

This article explores the latest advancements in food testing and highlights how they are enabling faster, more reliable testing to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.
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Advances in Volatile Organic Compounds Detection

Discover how scientists measure the air around us to track pollution and diagnose disease, including cancer and diabetes.
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How Green Is Your Lab?

This article explores how lab sustainability goes beyond equipment upgrades, highlighting practical strategies and cultural shifts that empower scientists to reduce waste, cut energy use and embed greener practices in everyday research.
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Earwax Biomarkers for Early Parkinson's Disease Detection

Researchers report the initial development of a system that inexpensively screens for PD from the odors in a person’s earwax.
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Ensuring Food Safety in the Era of New Protein Sources: The Case of Whey Protein

The rise in popularity of whey protein and other protein-rich foods has transformed dietary habits globally, but in parallel it is essential to address potential risks and implement robust testing methodologies to protect consumer health.
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Microplastics in the Body: A Cause for Concern?

Recent studies have discovered microplastics inside human organs, the brain and the blood. But does this accumulation of plastic have any adverse effect on our health? Experts suggest that more research is still needed.
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The Role of Stable Isotope Tracers in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Research

Stable isotope amino acid tracers have been pivotal in understanding muscle protein synthesis and breakdown, helping reveal the cause of age-related muscle decline sarcopenia and uncovering other key insights into human health.
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Microplastics Found in Bird Lungs Highlight Widespread Air Pollution

A study found microplastics embedded in the lungs of wild birds, revealing the extent of airborne plastic pollution. Using advanced chemical analysis, researchers identified high concentrations of synthetic materials.
Emma Paolin, PhD student at University of Ljubljana, and prof. dr. Abdelrazek Elnaggar, University of Ljubljana and Ain Shams University in Egypt, sampling the within a sarcophagus in the exhibition area of the Egyptian museum in Cairo into a Nalophan bag.
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What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? Spicy and Sweet, Scientists Say

A study reveals that ancient Egyptian mummies emit woody, spicy and sweet scents, likely from embalming materials like myrrh, frankincense and cedar resin. Using chemical analysis and trained sniffers, researchers identified the preserved aromas.
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