At poster #044, Krina Carman and Monica Dyer from Oakland Police Department discussed their experience in processing 25000 Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (SAEK) samples with the help of VERSA 1100 in past 10 years....
As a scientist doing research in ion channel and transporter, you know how difficult it can be to perform drug screening. Non-radioactive Rubidium Efflux assay technology is one of the top screening methods to help you with your research. This label-free micro-sampling technology in laboratories,...
In forensic sciences, the accurate separation of sperm from non-sperm cells in sexual assault evidence samples is a crucial step in gathering incriminating DNA evidence. Traditionally, this process, known as differential digestion, has been a laborious and time-consuming procedure. As forensic labor...
In the realm of cancer diagnosis, precision and efficiency are two important factors. The advancement of technology has opened doors to groundbreaking methodologies that have revolutionized the field. One such innovation making an insightful impact is the automated microarray spotter. This cutting-e...
Development of safe and effective drugs for human use is a complex and time-consuming procedure that often involves animal testing. The use of animal models has been a traditional way to determine the safety and efficacy of a new drug before human clinical trials. However, animal testing is not always predictive of human physiology and
On March 11th, 2020, COVID-19 developed into a blown pandemic threatening human health and the world’s economies. The disease, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and for the first time was observed in Wuhan in December 2019. The COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic ...
Imagine analyzing thousands of protein samples in a fraction of the time and with higher accuracy than ever before. With the power of automation in proteomics sample preparation for mass spectrometry (MS), this dream is a reality! What is Proteomics? Proteomics refers to the large-scale study of proteins within a biological system.
What roles do K+ potassium channels play? Potassium (K+ channels) are almost every organism's most widely distributed ion channel. Potassium channels allow the flow of potassium ions across the membrane but block the flow of other ions, specifically sodium (Na+) ions. These channels are made of two...
In forensic practice, library preparation for sequencing has been identified as a significant bottleneck to broader adoption. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation is usually a multistep process and requires costly reagents and substantial hands-on operations. To ensure a high degree...
Dangers of heavy metals The danger of heavy metals is greater since they are not chemically or biologically degradable. Once released, they can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. Toxic metals are normally present in very small amounts in our body, but continuous exposure can cause a...