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Researchers at the Dubai Police’s General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology set out to validate the use of Py-GC-MS for detecting THC in edibles and other THC-containing products with complex matrices, with the methodology then compared with GC-MS analysis to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.

Judith Hey-Hadavi and Nicole Snow discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists, emphasizing personalized dosing, side effect management, and lifestyle support to optimize weight loss and patient outcomes.

Researchers profiled and compared metabolites in drought-tolerant and drought-susceptible sweet potato cultivars under water-deficient conditions. Leaf samples were collected and analyzed for metabolite changes using untargeted ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS).

This episode examines the pharmacologic basis of GLP-1 adverse reactions, dose titration strategies, and patient-specific factors shaping therapy safety.

A joint study between Amsterdam University Medical Centers and MEDLAB analyzed over two dozen glucose sensors, insulin pumps, and insulin infusion sets to identify the chemicals present in these devices using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS).

Discover the 2026 HTC Innovation Award, recognizing groundbreaking contributions in separation science and hyphenated techniques by emerging scientists.

Using advanced chromatography–mass spectrometry techniques, researchers mapped how metabolites move between coral tissue and skeleton, uncovering clear metabolic differences across tissue and skeletal layers.

In the second episode of our GLP-1 Therapy Insights series, experts Judith Hey-Hadavi from Worldwide Clinical Trials and Nicole Snow from Olympia Pharmaceuticals discuss the evolution of GLP-1 receptor agonists from protein-based therapies to small-molecule options.

IQ Consortium experts explain how advanced chromatographic and analytical strategies are improving the bioanalysis, metabolite characterization, and regulatory readiness of RNA-based therapeutics.

Knauer's leaders discuss sustainability, AI integration, and strategic growth, highlighting their commitment to eco-friendly practices and gender balance in STEM.

Top articles published this week include an exclusive interview with Nicholas Snow of Seton Hall University and an article highlighting how LC–MS/MS is being used to assess oxysterol imbalances.

Georgia Tech and NASA used advanced chromatography and a new computational tool to compare organic compounds in meteorite and terrestrial rock samples.

The analytical chemistry industry is embracing green practices through miniaturization, automation, and efficiency improvements, challenging old assumptions and reducing energy use, consumables, and laboratory footprint.

Researchers investigating the role of cholesterol metabolism disorders in the etiopathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the analysis of central and peripheral oxysterol levels assessed those levels using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Researchers analyzed 200 mustard samples using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) to determine their fatty acid profile, with a specific focus on erucic acid (EA) content.

Nicholas H. Snow emphasizes the growing need for chromatography training in academia and industry, highlighting short courses, conferences, and hands-on experience as critical tools for preparing the next generation of analytical chemists.

Susanne Boye, Daniela Held, and Claudia Zielke focus on the evolving landscape of chromatography, where flexible empathetic leadership and AI-driven techniques redefine laboratory culture and analytical science.

Researchers at Iran’s Islamic Azad University investigated the fatigue and cracking behavior of aged asphalt modified with various percentages of recycled and conventional rejuvenators commonly used in Iran using gel permeation chromatography.

Nicholas H. Snow highlights how AI, miniaturization, and automation are transforming GC workflows while emphasizing the continued importance of foundational analytical principles.

Researchers at Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), part of Wageningen University & Research (The Netherlands), developed a manually curated open-access LC–HRMS/MS spectral library of 1001 food toxicants and 6993 spectra. LCGC International spoke with WFSR’s Ivan Aloisi about the work.

Susanne Boye, Daniela Held, and Claudia Zielke share their insights on career growth, overcoming challenges, and building supportive networks in STEM fields.

The 17th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop will be held January 13–15, 2026, at William & Mary. Here's a sneak preview of what you can look forward to.

Top articles published this week include an article recapping the 2025 Eastern Analytical Symposium Young Investigator Award recipient Katelynn Perrault Uptmor’s talk and an article highlighting recent research from Purdue University about nitrosamine formation in drugs.

Researchers from China’s Southwest Medical University and The First People's Hospital explored metabolic associations and pathways in acne comorbid with depression via untargeted metabolomics using UHPLC-MS.

Nicholas Snow highlights the latest trends in gas chromatography, from advanced sample preparation and high-speed separations to two-dimensional GC and smarter automated workflows shaping modern analytical labs.

Chemist Katelynn Perrault Uptmor discussed her work using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) to improve complex chemical analysis, forensic investigations, and laboratory accessibility at the 2025 Eastern Analytical Symposium

This edition of LCGC International’s “Equipment Roundup” spotlights Shimadzu’s i-Series LC-2070/LC-2080 Integrated High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs, and recent software upgrades to their ACD/Labs Spectra and Percepta platforms.

Chip Cody discusses his work in mass spectrometry, including DART ion source innovations and insights on chromatography integration.