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The Importance of Testing Canine Hip and Joint Supplements

By Editorial Team | Jul 28, 2023

Just like for human supplements, the role that laboratories play in testing dog hip and joint supplements is indispensable

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Safety First! How Well is Barbie Modeling Lab Safety?

By Editorial Team | Jul 27, 2023

How does Barbie's lab safety playset compare to real laboratory safety rules?

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Spark Arrestor Testing

By Editorial Team | Apr 24, 2023

Spark Arrestor Testing determines the effectiveness of the engine's exhaust system SAE spark arrestor testing is necessary to determine the effectiveness of a spark arrestor in preventing sparks from escaping an engine's exhaust system. To ensure compliance with...

NIST Technology Transfer 2016 Report

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Earlier this month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, known as NIST, published the 2016 Annual Report on Technology Transfer. The report gives a detailed overview of technology transfer activities of the DOC's three bureaus with research...

Understanding the Different Types of Antibodies: A Guide to IgG, IgM, and IgA

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Explore the roles and importance of various antibodies such as IgG, IgM, and IgA in the human immune system, and how they protect the body from infections and diseases Antibodies play a crucial role in the body's immune response, acting as a key defense mechanism...

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratories ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories are laboratories that meet the ISO general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories first issued in 1999 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the...

Small and Large Molecules: Pharmaceutical Drug Development

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

The classification and significance of molecules in pharmacology and their distinct properties. 90% of current drugs are small molecules, but large molecules are quickly rising in popularity and importance. In the world of pharmacology and drug development, the...

What Does Turnaround Time (TAT) Mean?

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

What does TAT, Turnaround Time mean? Turnaround Time (TAT) is the duration, whether in hours or days, from when a sample or specimen reaches the laboratory to when testing is complete, and the laboratory establishes and releases the results. Each laboratory...

FDA Warns Against Ovarian Cancer Screening Tests

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

False or inaccurate results may result in delayed treatments

What is the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)?

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

IEEE(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the largest professional technical organization whose purpose is to advance technology to benefit humankind. They set standards relating to engineering, computing, electrical, robotics, nanotechnology, and...

Raise Awareness for Rare Diseases Research | R&D

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Spread the Word to Increase Rare Disease Awareness and Research On Rare Disease Day, more than 27 countries will promote this day to increase awareness for rare diseases. Across the world, this will be a day dedicated to raising awareness for different rare...

What is Geology Core Analysis?

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Geology Core Analysis. Geotechnical and Geological Core Analysis is used for many different purposes within a few different industries such as mining, petrophysics, and water resource management. Petrophysical applications include the study of hydrocarbon...

Advancing the FDA’s Oversight of Drug Compounding

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Last month, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement regarding the implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. One of the limitations of these acts was in regards to the drug...

Particle Size Analysis & Particle Size Distribution Testing

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution Testing are unique to “powdered” materials used in several industries from soils for construction to nanomaterials used in pharmaceuticals. Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution are tightly...

Furniture Tip-over Prevention Testing

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

With the potential for serious injuries and death, furniture tip over prevention testing is a major concern for manufacturers and distributors of furniture products such as dressers, cribs, cabinets, and tables. According to a report made by the U.S. Consumer...