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Mass Spectrometry, a Factual, Basic Primer
In: Scientific Research Methods
Mass spectrometry is a factual, basic primer for ionic studies. The Nobel-Prize-winning "mass spec" can identify atoms and molecules with great specificity and accuracy. more...
Capillary Electrophoresis Basics Facts
In: Scientific Research Methods
Capillary electrophoresis is a rapid, sensitive, and accurate way to identify small amounts of many important compounds. The technique resembles a mini-hybrid PAGE-HPLC. more...
2-D Electrophoresis, Facts and Basic Data
In: Scientific Research Methods
2-D electrophoresis adds a second dimension to the analysis of protein and DNA and, in proteomics, it helps scientists analyze and understand proteins, and the genome. more...
Electrophoresis Prime Principles and Techniques
In: Scientific Research Methods
Electrophoresis is an outstanding applied and basic research method with several useful variations. Electrophoresis is used for many important studies in the sciences. more...
Thin-Layer Chromatography, Drug Identifications
In: Scientific Research Methods
TLC, thin-layer chromatography, is a procedure of chemistry that can identify over 700 types of biochemicals, including significant medical drugs of legal importance. more...
Placebos, Effects, What They are, How They Work
In: Scientific Research Methods
The history of medicine is awash with drug trials and procedures that failed in well-controlled experiments. Controls are basic and essential for validation of science. more...
Swine Flu Vaccine Debated as H1N1 Deaths Rise
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Parents and guardians of children are dealing more suspiciously with the swine flu H1N1 vaccine more than any other vaccine in recent years. Why are there vaccine doubts? more...
Diffusion, Atom or Molecule Random Movements
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Diffusion is the random movement of molecules and atoms. The properties, characteristics, features, and processes of atoms and molecules are important to scientists. more...
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