Liquid Chromatography – News and Features

A new report reveals alarming levels of toxic heavy metals in protein powders, with nearly 50% of products exceeding safety thresholds for lead, cadmium and arsenic. The study highlights organic and plant-based powders as the most contaminated.

This article explores some of the challenges in food authenticity testing, how advancements in technology have impacted the field, and consumer awareness and protection.

Impurities in pharmaceuticals are a major concern for drug manufacturers. This article will discuss the importance of monitoring and minimizing impurities in drug substances and products and key developments in the field.

Clinical uses of mass spectrometry have historically been limited to specialist facilities. A new solution from Roche automates the entire workflow enabling routine testing laboratories to capitalize on the high sensitivity of mass spectrometry.

Researchers identify a potential "kokumi" compound in sparkling wines that could explain their unique mouthfeel.

This article explores the latest techniques and workflows for purification across biopharmaceuticals including vaccines, monoclonal antibody therapies and gene therapies.

As the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics continues to evolve, the integration of robust analytical tools will be essential in advancing personalized medicine and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of diseases.

To properly monitor PFAS exposure and protect public health, researchers are building an analytical toolkit to ensure that all relevant PFAS are captured.

PFAS are raising health concerns due to accumulation in the environment and humans. This article explores the advanced analytical methods that aid PFAS detection in drinking water, ensuring compliance and enhancing public health protection.

In this article, we examine airborne microplastics in greater detail, explore detection methods, consider what we currently know about their health risks and highlight various mitigation strategies.