22 August 2014 Issue

Look inside for practical advice on separation science and thought–provoking commentary.

Advances in ion mobility mass spectometry for bioanalysis

This article reviews recent developments that aim to address the conflicting demands for higher throughput, sensitivity, and selectivity in bioanalysis applications.

Measuring mineral oil migration in food packaging

The Column spoke to Laura Barp of the University of Udine (Udine, Italy) about her research into mineral oil migration in food packaging, the potential impact on human health, and the importance of pressurized-liquid extraction (PLE) in this project.

Dioxin 2014: A preview

The 34th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (Dioxin 2014) will be held in Madrid, Spain, from 31 August–5 September 2014.

The LCGC Blog: The secrets of searching the scientific literature

When a scientist needs to search through scientific literature, which is the preferred search engine? While there is quite a bit of variety in available search engines, LCGC Blogger Kevin Schug has a definite preference. Here’s what it is, and why.

Incognito’s sushi moment

Incognito expounds the benefits of going that extra mile. You never know when it might pay off!