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10 September 2015

LCGC TV: Mary J. Wirth on Slip Flow, Part 1 — How It Works
In this video from LCGC TV, Mary J. Wirth of Purdue University explains the phenomenon of slip flow: what it is, how it can improve separations — particularly of proteins and monoclonal antibodies — and where it may take us in the future.
More Efficiency, More Free Time
All you expect, and more. The new Agilent 1290 Infinity II LC sets new benchmarks in analytical, instrument and laboratory efficiency. You may find yourself with extra time on your hands. Meet the next generation of Agilent UHPLC

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The Column: Tips &Tricks GPC/SEC: Strategies to Save Solvent
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) — a widely used solvent in gel permeation chromatography/size-exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) — is set to be classified as carcinogenic as proposed by the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC). Analytical laboratories therefore need to find ways to reduce THF solvent use and waste, far beyond the demands of green chemistry. This instalment of Tips & Tricks presents different strategies to meet this goal.
LCGC Blog: How to Estimate Error in Calibrated Instrument Methods—And Why We Have Stopped Doing It!
Tony Taylor provides an exercise to highlight the ease with which instrument error in our data can be estimated when using methods involving linear regression. He also discusses the importance, under certain circumstances, of our clients (internal or external) and us being aware of the true precision of our data.
Micro-SPE Desalting With Reduced Losses
New! Micro-volume TARGA® C18 SPE chemistries to desalt peptide, glycopeptide or glycan samples. Desalting with the water wettable, TARGA® C18 UltraMicroSpin™ columns, by loading in 100% water, improves recovery of these polar molecules prior to LCMS. Try our TARGA C18 as your desalting protocol, today! The Nest Group, Inc. - “Not Just Columns ... Answers!” Learn more

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New MS-Based Method "Fingerprints" Air to Diagnose Infection
A team of chemists and microbiologists from the University of Leicester has developed a new method of rapidly diagnosing the infection Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). This bacterium causes diarrhoea and is a particular problem in hospitals, where immune‑compromised patients are particularly susceptible to it.
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The First SEC-MALS detector for UHPLC Column Protection System for HPLC columns
The µDAWN™ is the world's first multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detector that can be coupled to any UHPLC system in order to determine absolute molecular weights and sizes of polymers, peptides, and proteins. Learn more The NUCLEOSIL® HPLC columns, worldwide used in validated methods – inter alia in the pharmaceutical industry – are exclusively offered by MACHEREY-NAGEL with modern, pressure stable (up to 1200 bar / 17400 psi) column system. For the protection of the main column, the innovative Column Protection System, a universal screw-on guard column holder system, can be used. Learn more
Upcoming Webcasts

Dietary Supplements: Combating Food Fraud Through Improved Chromatography
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Multilevel Characterization of mAbs — NOW with ONE Simple Method
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Streamlining Routine Workflows in the Environmental Laboratory
Part 1, Live: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
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