PerkinElmer acquires Spectral Genomics
PerkinElmer, Inc. (Shelton, Connecticut) announced the acquisition of Spectral Genomics, Inc. (Houston, Texas), a leading company in molecular karyotyping technology used to evaluate chromosomal abnormalities.
PerkinElmer, Inc. (Shelton, Connecticut) announced the acquisition of Spectral Genomics, Inc. (Houston, Texas), a leading company in molecular karyotyping technology used to evaluate chromosomal abnormalities.
Spectral Genomics? array products and analysis software help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cytogenetic, and clinical researchers identify chromosomal abnormalities related to the study of cancer and pre- and post-natal genetic disorders. The company?s proprietary Array CGH provides high-resolution global views of the human genome, enabling researchers to identify the exact location of any chromosomal deletions and amplifications that can cause an increased risk of genetic disease.
Best of the Week: Food Analysis, Chemical Migration in Plastic Bottles, STEM Researcher of the Year
December 20th 2024Top articles published this week include the launch of our “From Lab to Table” content series, a Q&A interview about using liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC–HRMS) to assess chemical hazards in plastic bottles, and a piece recognizing Brett Paull for being named Tasmanian STEM Researcher of the Year.
Using LC-MS/MS to Measure Testosterone in Dried Blood Spots
December 19th 2024Testosterone measurements are typically performed using serum or plasma, but this presents several logistical challenges, especially for sample collection, storage, and transport. In a recently published article, Yehudah Gruenstein of the University of Miami explored key insights gained from dried blood spot assay validation for testosterone measurement.
Determination of Pharmaceuticals by Capillary HPLC-MS/MS (Dec 2024)
December 19th 2024This application note demonstrates the use of a compact portable capillary liquid chromatograph, the Axcend Focus LC, coupled to an Agilent Ultivo triple quadrupole mass spectrometer for quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical drugs in model aqueous samples.
