The Column-09-24-2010

Sea water screening

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published two rapid screening methods for chemical dispersants in sea waters using Waters ACQUITY UPLC/Quattro Premier XE (UPLC?MS?MS).

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Finding photosynthesis

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The accidental discovery of a new form of chlorophyll has challenged expert?s understanding of the limits of photosynthesis.

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Pest detection

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New indicators of plant health have been identified by gas chromatography that could provide a remote method for identifying plants that are under attack from pests.

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An affiliate of New Mountain Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Mallinckrodt Baker from Covidien for approximately $280 million.

Safe to Eat

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We spoke to Waters about the development of an international food safety training laboratory set to open next year and how this will help specialists meet global standards.

Summer Reflections (Part 1)

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Incognito provides a retrospective account on subjects visited throughout the course of the year and asks if any problems have been addressed and what new problems have arisen.