6 October 2016 Issue

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

Investigating honey bee health

The results of a pilot study that sampled 29 unique hives in seven geographical locations and combined exposomic profiling using gas chromatography–quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC–QTOF-MS) with Nosema ceranae are discussed.

GPC/SEC for membrane analysis

This instalment of Tips & Tricks discusses gel permeation chromatography/size-exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) for membrane analysis.

Analyzing volatile compounds in wine using GC–MS/MS

Wine can be a very complex matrix to analyze. The Column spoke to Alexandre Pons from Seguin-Moreau in Cognac, France, about his work analyzing volatile compounds in wine and why gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) is his method of choice.

Meeting review: Advances in Microcolumn and Related Separation Technologies

A review of the first Chromatographic Society meeting in 2016.

News update: The latest company news

The latest company news, research news, and news in brief are featured in this issue.