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i3 Membrane revolutionizes the separation of biological agents

14-Nov-2025 - Chromatography is a key process in biotechnology, particularly in the analysis and production of modern active ingredients for antibody-based therapies and gene therapies. The active ingredients are bound to special surfaces (with ion exchange or affinity ligands), while unwanted substances are ...

KNAUER acquires Labomatic and strengthens its leading position in preparative HPLC

17-Oct-2025 - KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, based in Berlin, has announced the acquisition of Labomatic AG, located in Möhlin near Basel, Switzerland. With this strategic move, KNAUER significantly expands its leadership in preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) – particularly in ...

Merck to Acquire the Chromatography Business of JSR Life Sciences

Acquisition aims to strengthen company’s downstream process offering of advanced filtration and chromatography solutions

17-Oct-2025 - Merck announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences. The acquisition will expand Merck’s downstream processing portfolio with advanced Protein A chromatography capabilities, supporting more efficient and scalable production of ...

KNAUER nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2026

29-Sep-2025 - KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH has been nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the Products category. This award recognizes the company's special commitment to sustainable product development and responsible innovation. With its AZURA® 862 bar (U)HPLC systems for laboratory ...

Researchers uncover high PAHs in common foods

The study reveals hidden carcinogens in cooking oils and meats using advanced QuEChERS-GC-MS detection method

17-Sep-2025 - In today’s world, people are increasingly prioritizing their health and well-being, with daily exercises and calorie-tracking apps becoming the new norm. People are therefore interested in incorporating highly nutritious food items such as fruits and vegetables into their diet plans. However, ...

Unlocking the aroma secrets of gardenia tea: scientists decode its signature scent

Innovative combination of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sensory analysis

01-Aug-2025 - They identified over 200 volatile components, pinpointed 24 key aroma compounds, and constructed a detailed aroma wheel highlighting six main scent attributes: fruity, green, floral, roasted, woody, and other, visually representing the sensory essence of this centuries-old tea. Tea is one of the ...

Waters and BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions Business to Combine

Creating a Life Science and Diagnostics Leader Focused on Regulated, High-Volume Testing

16-Jul-2025 - Waters Corporation and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies and an industry-leading financial outlook. ...

GenNext Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborate

Simplify Structural Biology for Faster Biotherapeutic Development

03-Jul-2025 - GenNext® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in protein footprinting, is collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide a simplified structural biology workflow designed to improve biotherapeutic development. The organizations are combining GenNext’s AutoFox® Protein Footprinting System with ...

Ear wax as a possible screening medium for Parkinson’s disease

26-Jun-2025 - Most treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) only slow disease progression. Early intervention for the neurological disease that worsens over time is therefore critical to optimize care, but that requires early diagnosis. Current tests, like clinical rating scales and neural imaging, can be ...

A method to purify proteins with light

Gentler and more efficient than previous procedures

06-Mar-2025 - Proteins play a key role in the life sciences — from basic research and biotechnological applications to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method that relies on physics rather than conventional chemistry ...