The Column-05-17-2012

A team of Japanese scientists has developed a method for analysing the identity of a lacquer source using lithium ion (Li+) attachment mass spectrometry (Li+IAMS).

A rapid method has been developed for detecting ethyl carbamate (EC) in alcohol.

A group of researchers has conducted an investigation into the degradation process of proteinaceous binders due to ultra violet (UV) light in old works of art.

Comprehensive GC×GC(MS) and LC×LC(MS) are chromatographic hyphenation methods providing the users with extremely large peak capacities.

Migraines and chronic daily headaches can have a debilitating effect on day-to-day life. By using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) it has been found that iron accumulation in the brain has been correlated with both the duration of illness and the frequency of attacks.

Are you plagued by the phrase, 'I just haven't had time...?' Incognito asks how much more productive we would be if only we had the time.

The monomer bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins and has been present in many plastic bottles and metal food and drinks cans since the 1960s.