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Novel COVID-19 test could significantly reduce testing time
The new COVID-19 test, called RTF-EXPAR, was able to accurately detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in under five minutes.
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Microbial surface recovery superior for vinyl than stainless steel
Researchers have shown that microbial surface recovery using contact plates was superior on vinyl than stainless steel.
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Factsheet: Total Organic Carbon (TOC) back to basics
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is used to comply with compendia water testing requirements. Read this document to learn the basics on TOC.
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Optimised formulation of gentamicin could reduce hearing loss
Analysing the components of gentamicin, researchers have developed a new formulation for the antibiotic that does not cause deafness.
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Innovations in analytical science: development of rapid, high-throughput glycoanalytics for biopharmaceuticals
Researchers have developed a novel high-throughput method for the detection of glycans in purified biopharmaceutical samples. In this article, Victoria Smith, Lewis Wharram and Stuart Jamieson discuss their innovative approach and the implications for safety and potency assurance in biopharmaceuticals.
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Life sciences flow metrology challenges
To realise quality, yield and cost benefits, there is a clear need to develop expertise and capability in the flow measurement and characterisation of pharmaceutical powder and fluid flows within continuous manufacturing processes. Dr Tracy Brown from the TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory in the UK has investigated potential flow…
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Raman spectroscopy: a useful tool in the fight against COVID-19
Raman spectroscopy has numerous applications in the pharmaceutical industry, ranging from verification of raw materials to quality control of products. This article explores how researchers are using the technique to aid our understanding of SARS-CoV-2, potentially improving detection speed and methods of analysis.
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Recent improvements in deep ultra-violet fluorescence devices for cleaning verification
Since their debut, the range of applications for which deep ultra-violet (DUV) handheld devices are used in the pharmaceutical setting continues to grow. For pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical cleaning verification, there is a requirement for a versatile and adaptive analytical and imaging device to demonstrate and document cleaning cycles. Here, Krishnakumar…
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Where now with quality by design?
Dave Elder discusses whether the goals of QbD have truly been met and questions whether the complex processes, lack of clarity and high costs have resulted in the promised global harmonisation.
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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus find out why deep ultra-violet (DUV) handheld devices could replace current onsite cleaning verification applications and how Raman spectroscopy could be used to improve COVID-19 detection.
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Application Notes & Whitepapers 2020
Industry experts share their latest research and developments in pharma.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 6 2020
This issue focuses on whether our vaccine innovation capabilities will prepare us for future outbreaks, how Raman spectroscopy can be used to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2 and the development of high-throughput glycoanalytics for biopharmaceuticals. Also included are articles on opportunities in the global API market and how to successfully identify defects…
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Unique advantages of incorporating untargeted and targeted metabolomics in drug development and clinical trials
11 December 2020 | By Metabolon
Watch our on-demand webinar as experts discuss the use and benefits of incorporating untargeted and targeted metabolomics into the drug development process.
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Whitepaper: Combining rapid and EP bioburden testing
A combined testing procedure to overcome the manufacturing bottleneck caused by the time needed for compendial bioburden testing according to EP.
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Whitepaper: SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and biosafety
Upholding biosafety standards in coronavirus vaccine development and manufacturing despite the acute worldwide need.
