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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2020
Read articles on validating rapid microbial methods according to regulatory requirements and how solid-state NMR spectroscopy can be used to analyse pharmaceuticals in this in-depth focus.
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Microbial Detection
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Return to work for life sciences: an evolving challenge
Helen Farr, a Partner at Taylor Wessing, discusses the hurdles that life science businesses must tackle to bring employees back to work safely; whether that be working remotely or returning to the lab.
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Release of sterile medicinal products – looking at the focal points
There are numerous risks and regulatory requirements that must be considered to ensure appropriate contamination control of sterile medicinal products. Tim Sandle discusses the complexities of sterility assurance and provides guidance for manufacturers to ensure that appropriate risk management processes are in place.
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Expert view: Our air samplers are designed to perfectly match customer needs
A discussion between experts Roger Haas, Head of Environmental Monitoring Franchise at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Ronny Zingre, CEO of MBV AG.
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Application Notes & Whitepapers 2020
The latest applications and advice from industry experts.
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Simple but effective: an experimental nanoparticle COVID-19 test
Researchers reveal their experimental test can detect the presence of COVID-19 RNA in a sample in 10 minutes, and in a way that does not require trained personnel to interpret.
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Mass spectrometry identifies biomarkers of COVID-19 disease severity
Researchers have identified 27 biomarkers that could be used to predict the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection and whether a patient with COVID-19 will become severely ill.
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From commensalism to parasitism: the dangers of underestimating cleanroom bacterial contaminants
Marc Baiget Francesch explains how commensal bacteria can be opportunistic pathogens and why treating them as merely a light threat to cleanrooms can bring disastrous consequences.
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Developing a COVID-19 biosensor for faster diagnostics and environmental monitoring
A team have developed a biosensor with high specificity and sensitivity for COVID-19 that could be used in hospitals, train stations or laboratories to detect SARS-CoV-2.
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Active air sampler market to value $130.7 million by 2026
The active air sampler market, led by Asia-Pacific, Europe and US, is expected to grow from its current value of $92 million at a CAGR of 5.1 percent.
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Francis Crick Institute and collaborators to offer COVID-19 testing for key workers
The institute has paused cancer research and repurposed its laboratories and scientists to provide a rapid COVID-19 testing facility for NHS staff and other key workers.
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Colour-changing bandages can release antibiotics and prevent resistant microbes
Research has developed bandages which change colour and release antibiotics and/or reactive oxygen species in response to an infected wound which could curb the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Learning from clinical microbiologists: culturomics and metagenomics
Clinical microbiologists have started using new, non-conventional methods to study the microbiology of the human gut. In this article, Jeanne Moldenhauer discusses the intricacies of culturomic and metagenomic studies and how this can advance current research.
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Exploring Raman: a non‐invasive analytical approach
Since it was discovered in the 1920s, Raman spectroscopy has been used in pharmaceutical research as a non‐invasive way to provide chemical and structural information in situ, without any staining or complicated sample preparation. Nikki Withers spoke to Professor Kishan Dholakia to hear more about its use in industry and…
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Pernicious microorganisms: risks of contamination in pharma
Some pharmaceutical manufacturers can struggle to keep microorganisms away from their facilities, which sometimes goes unnoticed until it is too late. While there are numerous threatening microorganisms, this article focuses on some of the most troublesome, highlighting the hazards they pose and analysing how manufacturers can prevent microbial contamination in…
