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Biology

Proteomic Profile Techniques

Proteomics is a part of molecular biology that studies proteins. A proteome is a set of proteins that are either produced or modified by an organism and proteomics helps us understand things like the structure and function of the protein in an organism. The first...

Liposome Research and Testing

Looking for liposome research? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Guidance Document entitled "Liposome Drug Products", a liposome is a microvesicle composed of a bilayer of lipid amphipathic molecules enclosing an aqueous compartment.  It...

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is a large branch of science covering a wide spectrum of testing from how cells work, to how the human body moves, with a focus on learning more about how mechanical physics and engineering affect movement and body tissues. A common use or application...

What is Ames Testing?

The Ames test is an assay used throughout the world using bacteria to detect chemical substances that are known to cause DNA damage resulting in gene mutations. Testing is performed on substances from chemicals to new drugs. If the test results a positive, the...

What is a HSV Virus?

HSV, or the Herpes Simplex Virus, is a viral infection causing cold sores or blisters usually on the mouth or genitals.  Infections are categorized by the area of the body infected. HSV-1, also known as oral herpes causes blisters on the face usually around the...

Fungus Testing and Analysis

Are you looking for Fungus Testing and Analysis? Today, Contract Laboratory received a request for fungus testing and analysis from a disinfectant manufacturer needing a Microbiology Laboratory needed for microbial efficacy testing of anti-microbial solution...

Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Testing for Bisphenol A  (BPA ) can be performed on several consumer products, as BPA is found in such things as hard plastics, canned goods, sporting goods, water bottles, electronics, toiletries, the lenses of glasses, and much more! BPA, or bisphenol a, is a...

What is CRISPR?

CRISPR is said to be "an easy, cheap, and very precise way to edit the DNA of living cells". It's said to be a "game-changer" in genetic engineering. CRISPR is an acronym that stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat. CRISPR technology...

Glycolysis Research Study Testing

Today, Contract Laboratory received a Test Request from a Pharmaceutical Company needing a preclinical contract research organization for  glycolysis research study testing as part of a clinical trial. Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, a process...

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a new DNA sequencing technology that has completely changed the way genomic research is done by allowing researchers to study biological systems at a new level, cheaper and faster than previous methods. With NGS came the ability...

Baby Food and Formula Testing

Researchers from the Clean Label Project found levels of lead, arsenic, BPA, and other harmful substances in purchased baby food, infant formulas, toddler drinks, and snacks. Baby food and formula testing reveals hidden dangers like these chemicals that can affect...

Potency Testing of Biopharmaceuticals

Potency testing is a term used to describe the process of measuring biological activity in a product. Many methods exist to determine the potency of a biopharmaceutical such as ligand and receptor binding assays, cell culture-based assays, and animal-based assays....

Genotyping

Genotyping is a process used to obtain DNA information, specifically used to determine the genetic variants or differences an individual has. Common genotyping methods include restriction fragment length polymorphism identification of genomic DNA, polymerase chain...

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