Technical Note Spotlight: Analyzing Metabolites of Synthetic Cannabinoids

In this Technical Note, a new targeted metabolomic approach is described for assessing human synthetic cannabinoid exposure and pharmacology in blood and urine samples.

Cryogenics: A Questionable Practice with Analytical Purpose

On October 19, Chelsea Ake-Salvacion was busy closing up shop at a cryotherapy spa. Alone and worn out from a long day, she decided to enter a cryochamber and soothe her sore muscles before heading home.

“They Must Like Me ‘Cause I’m Sweet!”: NMSU Discovers Surprising Mosquito Repellent

Stacy Rodriguez, a researcher at New Mexico State’s Molecular Vector Physiology Lab, had always heard the legend that mosquitos were more attracted to people wearing fruity, floral fragrances.

Technical Note Spotlight: Neonicotinoid Analysis from Honey

Everyone knows that bees produce honey from flower nectar, but are you aware of the extensive work that goes into such a delectable creation?

Technical Tip: Choosing & Changing Syringe Wash Solvents

Scientists aren’t perfect. Nobody is. In our Technical Tips, we can solve your most debilitating issues—from mechanics to methodology—together.