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Bruker debuts advanced proteomics, metabolomics, and ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry (MS) platforms at ASMS.

Thermo Fisher’s three new mass spectrometer platforms, AI-driven software acquisitions, and integrated workflows aim to reduce analytical tradeoffs across complex scientific markets

Velaris unites major laboratory automation brands to advance chromatography and analytical workflows.

Waters Corporation reported double-digit organic growth and raised its 2026 outlook as the company begins integrating the recently acquired BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses into its analytical and diagnostic portfolio.

As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, LCGC revisits the archives and looks back at the content that remains as relevant as ever.

Analytica 2026, March 24–27 in Munich, brings together 1100+ exhibitors alongside expert forums, live lab demos, and career events shaping the future of laboratory technology.

A session exploring the latest analytical and computational strategies in metabolomics/lipidomics is scheduled at analytica 2026 on Thursday, March 26, from 15:00–17:00 in ICM Saal 2. Four speakers from academia and industry will address the growing challenges of large, complex metabolomic data sets, from multivariate data analysis to single-cell multi-omics.

Stephan Wagner, Professor of Environmental Analysis at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein and chair of an analytica conference session on plastics analysis, shares his insights on microplastic particles.

Recent analytical science milestones feature major leadership and achievement awards from Pittcon 2026, alongside groundbreaking research using advanced chromatography to detect endocrine-disrupting chemicals and identify early-stage pancreatic cancer.

Top articles include a new “GC Connections” article on maintenance practices for modern capillary gas chromatography (GC) systems, an interview on rapid per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) analysis, and a preview of an upcoming session at Analytica 2026 in Munich, Germany.

Top articles published this week highlight the analytical challenges of metal speciation in biological systems, a new machine-learning framework called assisted active learning (AAL), and the value of in-person conferences.

Top articles published this week highlight International Day of Women and Girls in Science and a new acquisition from Waters Corporation.

Top articles published this week highlight troubleshooting issues close to the point of sample injection and the importance of continued collaboration between industry and academia.

The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon) has served as a major international meeting for analytical scientists across academia, industry, and government laboratories for more than 75 years. Pittcon 2026 will take place March 7–11, 2026, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, under the conference theme The Scientific Frontier.

In a recent review article, researchers from Concordia University examined recent advancements in LC–MS workflows for tissue lipidomics.

A recent study used two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) to study the therapeutic characteristics of Arnebiae Radix (“Zicao”), a traditional herbal medicine.

A multidisciplinary study was conducted to increase our understanding of thiosuccinimide linkers in bioconjugates.

In a recent study, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College used liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) to gain further insight into tumor metabolism.

A new study from the University of Tübingen presents a new Python-based open-source software tool for PFAS detection.

A recent study looks at wastewater generated by power plants, using large-volume injection ion chromatography to accurately assess corrosive anions and cations in wastewater.

A recent study published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry examined a new detection method for natural bioactive compounds.

A recent study explores how chromatographic methods are being used to detect new psychoactive substances (NPS).

Dusty TLP Ltd., the owner of Peak Scientific, has acquired Wirac Automation Ltd, a company that trades as Noblegen and specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of specialist gas and cryogenic solutions.

A recent study examined using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with inductively coupled plasma–tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to detect ethylene-thiourea (ETU) and propylene-thiourea (PTU) in fruits and vegetables.

A recent study from the Cantonal Laboratory Zürich examined using micro solid-phase extraction for pesticide analysis.

A recent review article examines how solid-phase microextraction–comprehensive multidimensional gas chromatography (SPME-GC×GC) has contributed to food analysis over the past 20+ years.

A recent study conducted protein analysis using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) and a platform that utilizes copper oxide particles.

A new study from Guangxi Normal University examines biogenic amine (BA) detection in food samples by using surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (SALDI–TOF-MS) in conjunction with a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP).

A recent study examined how capillary electrophoresis (CE) could identify new 4-aryl-pyrido[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives in human serum.

Dusty TLP Ltd., the owner of PEAK Scientific, recently announced the acquisition of Wirac Automation Ltd., positioning itself as an emerging leader in gas generation technology.