August 2021

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Professor Paul Thomas from the Centre for Analytical Science at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, UK, discusses the role of a rapid breath diagnostic method for COVID-19 using GC–IMS and the wider impact and realities of field breath testing and analysis through the European Toxi-Triage project.

Understanding the fundamentals of extraction methodologies is critical.

Is it time to get back to the fundamentals of analytical chemistry? Incognito thinks the time is nigh.

Often incorrect conclusions on molar mass and molar mass distribution are drawn by simply looking at a chromatogram. However, certain valuable information can be obtained directly from the chromatogram. This instalment of Tips & Tricks will deal with some common misinterpretations of chromatograms.

Shimadzu has appointed Jürgen Semmler as the new Managing Director of its European organization from 1 July 2021.

Researchers from the University of Barcelona have developed an UHPLC–MS/MS method to determine eight banned dyes in turmeric, curry, and chili products.

Research conducted in Norway carried out the first screening of legacy and emerging contaminants in multiple tissues of killer whales to shed light on the impact of persistent chemical contaminants in the wild.