Science

Chemicals Environmental Food Fruit Organics Pesticides Science Testing | Scientific Research 

EWG’s Dirty Dozen 2018

July 12, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 dirty dozen, dirty dozen 2018, environmental health, pesticide, produce

Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not for profit environmental organization, releases a report detailing the

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Biology Biotechnology Engineering Genetics Immunology In the Laboratory Life Sciences Microbiology Science Testing | Scientific Research 

Flow Cytometry

July 10, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 biology, flow cytometry, immunology, pathology, protein engineering

Flow cytometry is a technique employed to analyze cells in a solution allowing researchers to obtain very specific information regarding the

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Cancer Chemicals Consumer Products Laws | Regulations Manufacturing Occupational Health Pesticides Pharmaceuticals Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology Toxicology VOC 

California Proposition 65 Testing

July 9, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 california proposition 65, chemical testing, proposition 65, toxicology

California Proposition 65 Testing is important for products sold in California.  The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of

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Aeronautical, Aerospace, Aviation Composites Construction Engineering In the Laboratory Lab Techniques Materials Science Polymers Science Testing | Scientific Research 

Ra and RMS | Surface Roughness

July 6, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 profilometer, Ra and RMS, roughness, surface roughness, texture

Ra and RMS are measurements of surface roughness. Both measurements are done using a profilometer though the calculations differ for

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Bioanalytical Biologics Biology Biomedical Diagnostics Life Sciences Medical Science Testing | Scientific Research 

Endocrinology Hormone Testing

July 5, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 diabetes, endocrine system, endocrinology, glands, hormone testing, pancreas, thyroid

Endocrinology hormone testing is important to determine the functioning of the endocrine system.  Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine

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Genetics Laboratory People Science Scientific Discoveries Testing | Scientific Research 

Science Women | Barbara McClintock

June 28, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 chromosomes, cytogenetics, genetics, women in science

  Barbara McClintock was born June 16, 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. During high school she developed a love of science

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Biology Laws | Regulations Occupational Health Pharmaceutical Testing and Analysis Pharmaceuticals Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology Toxicology 

SAMHSA

June 26, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 mental health, SAMHSA, substance use

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

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CLIA Inspections Laboratory Business Laws | Regulations Science Test Methods Testing | Scientific Research 

Why Does Laboratory Proficiency Testing Matter?

June 26, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 CLIA, Clinical, proficiency testing, Testing

Laboratory Proficiency Testing, sometimes referred to as interlaboratory comparison, is used to assess the performance of laboratories by having them

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Consumer Products Food Food Additives Industries Science Testing | Scientific Research 

Food Products | Dessert Decorations Safety

June 23, 2020March 7, 2019 contractlab1 baking, Consumer Products, Food, food contact surfaces

Are those bakery cupcake glittery frosting and cake topper dessert decorations safe?   With shows like The Great American Baking

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Arts and crafts Chemicals Chemicals Consumer Products Cosmetics Dietary Supplements Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceuticals Product Safety Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology Toxicology 

TRA | Toxicological Risk Assessment

June 22, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 Consumer Products, consumer safety, toxicological risk assessment, toxicology

Toxicological Risk Assessment, or TRA, are tests or services done to determine the potential risks from exposure to hazardous materials

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