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Probing Proteins

Scientists have developed a spectrometry-based approach that allows them to watch proteins folding, a process that, until now, has been too fast to straightforwardly capture.

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It's a Trapp!

To protect the unique trappist brews, a programme funded by the European Commission has attempted to develop methods that would identify the real thing.

UK mass spec headquarters

Waters plans to open a new Mass Spectrometry headquarters in Wilmslow, Cheshire near Manchester, UK.

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Reference standard provider acquired

Sigma-Aldrich has acquired Cerilliant of Round Rock, Texas, USA, strengthening the company?s analytical chemistry product portfolio.

New biotoxin detection regulations

The European Union has published new regulations regarding the approved testing methods for detecting marine biotoxins in bivalve molluscs, including oysters and mussels.

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Something to wine about

If you are suffering from headaches after a night of wine drinking there is a chance it may be more than the usual hangover. A study published in the Journal of Proteome Research has identified similarities between grape glycoproteins and known plant allergens.

Thermo buys Dionex

Thermo Fisher Scientific is to acquire Dionex Corporation for approximately $2.1 billion.

Introducing Atlanta...

An introduction to the city that hosts Pittcon in 2011 with some of the places of interest that are not to be missed.

Pittcon Preview

A short preview of what to expect at this year's Pittcon with a focus on some of the symposia of particular interest.

Dioxin food safety crisis in Germany

Thermo Fisher Scientific?s Global Food Safety Response Centre in Dreieich, Germany has announced that it is monitoring the dioxin crisis in Germany where animal feed additives may have been tainted with industrial fats containing the toxic chemical.