Vela Laboratories Receives the GMP Certificate for Its Analytical and Quality Control Laboratories

BUND Christmas tree test 2023: Over two thirds of trees contaminated with pesticides

Environmental association calls for pesticide reduction and glyphosate restriction

BioM and Munich Biotech Cluster celebrate its 25th anniversary

A quarter century of success in biotechnology

ECETOC Task Force provides new insights

Toxicity testing of microparticles and poorly soluble liquids in the water environment

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG wins patent infringement action on trifocal intraocular lens

How good is the measurement method?

Three more interlaboratory tests on safety of chemicals

Molecular devices wins patent case in Europe

REACH is the dominant driver for substitution - more action is needed

Measurement of the dynamic mechanical properties of viscous materials

DIN standard for the determination of the tip radius and the probing force of stylus instruments developed

Scienion US Inc. receives ISO 13485 certification

Trinean to be awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification

Spinnovation Analytical receives GMP certification for testing drug substances and drug products

Levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal teas and teas are too high

The first non-representative results of a BfR research project show that efforts are required to minimise levels

The REACH regulation as an effective way of regulating nanomaterials

A new concept is to ensure safety in the supply chain and life cycle of nanomaterials

Analytical Technology achives ISO 14001 Certification

ISO recognition for Quality Management Systems at Malvern Instruments US headquarters

Food chain control - refined detection, improved assessment

13th BfR Consumer Protection Forum on challenges in food and feed analysis in the face of the global flow of goods

vermicon AG is GMP certified

AB SCIEX Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Manufacturing of LC/MS Systems

ECHA launches a new public consultation on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling for four pesticides and a fire-preventing agent

Beckman Coulter, Inc. Obtains CLIA Certificate, Licensure for Clinical Sequencing

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

Artificial intelligence boosts super-resolution microscopy

New generative model calculates images more efficient than established approaches

Bacteria beyond Earth?

Signs of life detectable in single ice grains emitted from moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter

analytica 2024 confirms its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector

Focus on digitalization and sustainability in the lab of the future

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

Discovery of the first fractal molecule in nature

‘We stumbled on this structure completely by accident and almost couldn’t believe what we saw when we first took images of it using an electron microscope’

Non-destructive on-site analysis of organic substances using a small modular spectrometer platform

A compact and cost-effective alternative to expensive benchtop devices based on line sensors

Advanced imaging techniques on a semiconductor material reveal ‘surprising’ hidden activity

"This surprising and previously overlooked observation completely changes how we need to view this technology"

Researchers 3D print key components for a point-of-care mass spectrometer

The low-cost hardware outperforms state-of-the-art versions and could someday enable an affordable, in-home device for health monitoring

New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: genome at the chromosome level decoded

Scientific milestone provides deeper insights into the evolution and biology of Octopus vulgaris

Particle surface properties and their understanding - a trend also among young scientists

Three candidates nominated for the LUM Science Prize YSA in June 2024

Novel electrochemical sensor detects dangerous bacteria

Novel sensor for the detection of bacteriawith an innovative surface coating

Battery material for the sodium-ion revolution

The mother's protein intake affects the newborn's face

"The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake"

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Nadja Håkansson appointed Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Uhde

Unfavourable carbohydrates early in the morning - a potential problem for "owls"

"Larks" and "owls" react differently to carbohydrate-rich meals

Sweet success: researchers crack sugarcane’s complex genetic code

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants

Research team develops sodium battery capable of rapid charging in just a few seconds

Breakthrough in overcoming the current limitations of energy storage systems

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities—and evolution—of dairy products past and present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

German-US research team and Magdeburg-based start-up have proven that memory problems can be recognised using an app

Asparagus enjoyment - that's what counts

Valuable tips on the white and green heralds of spring

More efficient, lighter, more sustainable: researchers develop next-generation batteries

Completely new approach

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Green light from the antitrust authorities

Rügenwalder Mühle allows the family holding Pfeifer & Langen to acquire a majority stake

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

Innovative treatment helmet from a Basel spin-off promises advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s

There is a huge market for the treatment of patients with degenerative brain diseases

Gustavo Gusto calls the "Ghostbusters"

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered

HIRI scientists identify small RNA that influences the sensitivity of the intestinal pathogen Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron to certain antibiotics

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Revolutionizing the beverage industry and making better beer

Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

Highly effective disinfectant made from food production waste

Startup “Waste to Disinfectant” represents Constructor University at the Hult Prize Challenge

Do sweeteners increase your appetite?

New reactor could save millions when making ingredients for plastics and rubber from natural gas

With oil production dropping, a process using natural gas is needed to avert a shortage of a workhorse chemical used for automotive parts, cleaning products and more

How your eye color affects your health

Iris color - a little noticed risk factor

Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains

Rats that were fed a diet chock-full of fat and sugar in their adolescence suffered memory impairment, USC researchers found

New materials discovered for safe, high-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Scientists have discovered a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor for use as solid electrolytes for solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Click, click, boom—150 new molecules within days instead of months

A new study calls accelerated SuFEx click chemistry “a robust platform for drug discovery”

Easter egg without cruelty to animals

Also use vegan alternatives