The Column-06-22-2012

The Column

Ancient warfare

June 22, 2012

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In 2008 the rostrum from an ancient warship was recovered from the Mediterranean Sea near Sicily.

Meeting Review: analytica 2012

June 22, 2012

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The 23rd analytica, the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology, concluded in Munich, Germany, at the end of April with more than 30 000 visitors.

Frog legs

June 22, 2012

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Frog legs are a well known delicacy of both French and Cantonese cuisine.

Reference Materials - Why Quality Matters

June 22, 2012

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Access to a comprehensive source of certified reference materials in various forms - powders and solutions - is vital for clinical and forensic laboratories, to ensure the correct identification of substances and the accuracy of results, and there is an increasing customer demand for ISO Guide 34:2009 certification. Jenny Button, Product Specialist, LGC Standards, UK, discusses certified reference materials and the importance of ISO Guide 34 to both manufacturers and end-users.

Quantitative Analysis of Drugs of Abuse in Urine Using UHPLC Coupled to A TOF Mass Spectrometer

June 22, 2012

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Human beings have long consumed mind altering drugs to attain a euphoric high. These illegal drugs are obtained directly from natural substances including plants or they are chemically synthesized. Monitoring consumption of abused drugs is important in workplace settings, crime scene investigations, forensic toxicology and other related areas.