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Mass Spectrometry – News and Features

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News

Mapping Food–Microbe Interactions for Healthier Eating Choices

Researchers have created the first systematic map illustrating how specific food molecules interact with unique gut bacteria. This study highlights the variability in dietary responses among individuals.
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Industry Insight

Proving the Authenticity of Natural Ingredients With ASTM D6866 Carbon-14 Analysis

This article examines the use of carbon-14 analysis to authenticate natural ingredients, providing insight into how it can differentiate between biobased and fossil-derived content in products like essential oils and fragrances.
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Industry Insight

Paving the Way Towards a Safer Future With XRF Analysis

Could energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers help improve our understanding of environmental health? Discover how innovative XRF techniques are helping to create a cleaner, healthier world.
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News

PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Linked to Sleep Disturbances

Research from USC reveals a connection between certain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and sleep disturbances. The study identified four PFAS types associated with reduced sleep quality.
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Industry Insight

The Next Big Thing in Genomics? Proteomics.

In this article, explore how next-generation protein sequencing is helping to unlock the proteome.
A female scientist in protective gear operates a bioreactor in a pharmaceutical bioprocessing facility.
Article

Understanding Bioprocessing, Its Applications and the Role of a Bioreactor

Bioprocessing involves the production of a high-value-added product from a living source. In this article, the stages of bioprocessing are described, with a focus on the central piece of this concept: the bioreactor.
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Fixing the Huge Leak at the Ion Source in Mass Spec

Brown University scientists present a new mass spectrometry technology that overcomes a major limitation of electrospray ionization (ESI) – sample loss.
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Analyzing Large Data Sets in Metabolomics Just Got Easier

A team created a computational workflow for analyzing metabolomics data, applied to pollutants in Southern California seawater. The tool is user-friendly for both beginners and experts, facilitating faster understanding of ocean pollution.
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Novel Blood Test Identifies Early Metabolic Risks in Children With Obesity

A new study reveals a new relationship between lipids and diseases impacting metabolism in children, which could serve as an early warning system for conditions like liver disease.

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Mechanisms Behind HIV Drug's Negative Brain Effects Discovered

Researchers have identified how the HIV drug Efavirenz causes neuropsychiatric disorders and neurocognitive impairment, opening avenues for new drug development to block these side effects.
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