The Column-02-04-2013
"Sigma" Approaches to Maintain Quality and Reduce Variations when Performing Chromatography Analysis
February 4th 2013Sigma approaches are used to reduce variations and improve quality when performing chromatographic procedures. The terminology of this approach is introduced, together with illustrative examples and suggestions.
Cockroaches could help human hygiene
February 4th 2013A team of scientists at the University of Regensburg (Regensburg, Germany) has discovered a microbial defence method used by emerald cockroach wasp (Ampulex compresa F.) larvae to prevent its food source, the cockroach, from putrefying.1
Upping the Ante: Food Safety Training
February 4th 2013The Column spoke to Janie Dubois, Laboratory Programme Manager at the International Food Safety Training Laboratory (IFSTL), about the training programme to boost the standard of food analysis to comply with internationally recognized food safety standards and US regulations.
Tips and Tricks: GPC/SEC Dos and Don'ts For Data Analysis
February 4th 2013The requirements for GPC/SEC data analysis to obtain precise, reproducible and accurate results are very specialized. Therefore, often dedicated software tools offering flow-rate correction or different calibration options need to be employed. This instalment of Tips & Tricks looks at these requirements.
