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Trends in LC-MS: High Resolution and Alternative Ionization Techniques
More and more analysts are moving away from low-resolution mass spectrometry to high-resolution mass spectrometry, but what are the requirements for making such a change? Michal Holčapek, professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Pardubice, Czech Republic, discusses what you need to consider when switching to a high resolution system. Holčapek also offers advice on how to choose the most effective ionization technique for your analysis.
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Helium is a Non-Renewable Resource. Conserve it.
There is a global helium shortage that has caused prices to soar. Many GC users are switching to hydrogen as a carrier gas. Hydrogen provides many advantages over helium including, higher resolution, shorter run times, longer column life, and cost savings. A hydrogen generator is a safe, convenient solution. Download this step by step guide on switching to hydrogen as a carrier gas.  Learn more |
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What Is the Optimal Training to Provide to Students Interested in a Career in Industry?
Analytical chemists entering the work force are not always ready to face the challenges of private industry. Kevin Schug discusses how best to prepare students for the next stage of their careers. More...
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Reproducible Protein Sizing & Aggregation Studies
For accurate determination of molecular weight, size and aggregate presence with highest reproducibility, the new Agilent 1260 Infinity Multi-Detector Bio-SEC Solution unites fully bio-inert instrumentation with high-resolution columns, advanced detection, and intuitive, workflow-driven software. www.agilent.com/chem/infinity-bio-sec |
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Shimadzu Opens New Solution Center at North American HQ
Shimadzu has announced the opening of a Shimadzu Solution Center at its North American headquarters in Maryland. Covering 4100 square foot, the facility will be used to enable collaboration between customers and the company to develop responses to demand. More...
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Solutions to Your Challenges in HPLC and UHPLC
We all know that chromatography is full of complexity. The Chromatography Solutions Center is here to help. This month in the Liquid Chromatography section of the Solution Center, you will find resources on how reversed-phase LC really works; troubleshooting HPLC; why UHPLC might help with your analysis of biomolecules, and more.  Learn more
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes Acquisition of Life Technologies
Thermo Fisher Scientific (San Jose, California) has completed its acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation for $13.6 billion, following receipt of all required regulatory approval. Thermo Fisher has now established a new segment, Life Science Solutions that will be headed by Mark Stevenson, who served as CEO of Life Technologies. More...
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The Faster Way to Cleaner
Ostro 96-well plate provides a novel solution for the cleanup of phospholipids in plasma and serum. Requiring minimal to no method development and using a simple protocol, this technology can be quickly implemented in order to optimize your laboratory's workflow. Removes significantly more phospholipids for cleaner extracts, improves reproducibility for more consistent, robust methods and increases throughput with easy-to-implement protocol. Learn more
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Milton Lee Wins LCGC Europe Lifetime Achievement Award 2014
Professor Milton L. Lee of Brigham Young University in the USA was presented with the 2014 LCGC Europe Lifetime Achievement Award. Alasdair Matheson, editor-in-chief of LCGC Europe, presented the award to Lee to a packed HTC-13 conference in Bruges, Belgium, for his outstanding achievements in hyphenated chromatographic techniques and for distinguished service to the international separation science community. More...
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Simplified HILIC separations from a world leader in HILIC
New, eHILIC chemistry from The Nest Group, Inc. addresses both acidic and basic, polar analyte separation challenges. Whether the goal is to reduce their interaction or enhance it, our ERLIC capability facilitates separations by polar differences.  Try our ERLIC separation approaches today! The Nest Group, Inc. - "Not Just Columns ... Answers!" |
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Need Help With GC Troubleshooting?
A free interactive GC Troubleshooter is now available at CHROMacademy, sponsored by Thermo Scientific. In 3 simple steps you will overcome your instrument, separation and quantitation issues. It's completely free. More... |
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| Featured Products |
More Efficient Method Development
Capable of automatically investigating up to 96 combinations of mobile phases, gradients, and columns, Shimadzu’s Nexera Method Scouting System maximizes efficiency in HPLC/UHPLC method development.  Learn more |
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Longest Lifetime Sample Injection Valves
The revolutionary patented design of Norgren AFP MDVG diaphragm valves means longer life and higher quality data in a smaller footprint for demanding applications like trace level gas analysis.  Learn more |
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XcelVap™ Evaporation/Concentration System
Modern, bench-top system providing:
- Automated pressure profiling for optimum speed and minimal user interaction
- Nozzles can be individually changed and reconfigured for other racks by the user, simplifying maintenance and reducing operating costs
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| New Webcasts |
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Multi-Antibiotic Residue Detection in Food:An Improved Method for Screening and Confirmation Testing, in Accordance with EU Commission Decision 2002/657/EC
Tuesday, February, 18, 2014, 8:00 am PST/ 11:00 AM EST/ 4:00 PM GMT
Speed up your veterinary drug residue screening with high-resolution accurate mass LC-MS. Validated in accordance with EU Commission Decision 2002/657/EC, this new screening, quantitative and confirmatory method can be applied to meat and fish and covers more than 100 compounds including all relevant antibiotics, anthelmintics, and antiparasitics. Join the webinar to learn more. |
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The Use of Solid Core Technology in the Pharmaceutical Environment
Thursday, March 25, 2014, 8:00 AM PDT/ 11:00 AM EDT/ 3:00 PM GMT
This webinar will provide the tools for successful introduction of solid core chromatography. It will explain how the technology works and which columns to choose for specific areas and stages in the pharmaceutical pipeline. |
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| Upcoming Events |
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20 February 2014
Wyatt Technology San Francisco Bay Area Protein & Biotech Users Meeting
Burlingame, CA
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2–6 March 2014
Pittcon
Chicago, IL
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12–14 March 2014
Eurolab 2014
Warsaw, Poland
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18–23 May 2014
38th International Symposium On Capillary Chromatography and the 11th GCxGC Symposium
Riva del Garda, Italy
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25–28 May 2014
ExTech 2014
Chania, Crete, Greece
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20–23 July 2014
PREP 2014 Symposium on Preparative and Process Chromatography
Boston, MA
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