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Hong Kong?s Department of Health has published a reference standard of 28 commonly used Chinese herbs in Phase III of the Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards.

Phenomenex and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments today announced a marketing collaboration for LC and GC systems. Through this collaboration, Shimadzu systems and Phenomenex columns will be offered together in the United States.

Oxford Medical Diagnostics, a UK developer of breath based, medical diagnostic technology for the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic and infectious diseases; and V&F Analyse- und Messtechnik, an Austrian provider of analytical instruments, announced a strategic alliance focusing on the area of mass spectrometry.

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Tentacles of fury

A pheromone from female squid has been identified that triggers immediate and dramatic fighting in male squid that touch it.

Introducing Atlanta...

While in Pittcon why not take the time to get to know Atlanta a little better?

The diverse program includes nearly 2000 oral presentations and poster sessions, while the product exposition will showcase the most recent developments.

Penny Gardner reminisces on her past visits to Pittcon and offers a glimpse into what to expect at this year's event.

Environmental Analysis

Click here to view the complete e-Separation Solutions newsletter from March 11, 2011.

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Chocolatography

Scientists from chocolate company Hershey, in collaboration with other laboratories, have reported improved methods for determining the amounts of flavanol antioxidants in cocoa and chocolate. Flavanol antioxidants promote a healthy cardiovascular system by deactivating free radicals and helping to reduce blood pressure.