Is Tryptophan in Turkey Making You Tired?
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. Have you heard the reason you get sleepy after a turkey dinner is the tryptophan in the turkey? Tryptophan is one of the 22 standard amino acids and is…
For the Lab
What is Sample Preparation?
Sample preparation is one of the most important steps in analytical methods. Sample preparation is the process where a representative piece of material, chemical or substance is extracted from a larger amount, bulk or batch…
How to Select the Right Lab Tweezers for the Task
FAQs for easier lab tweezers selection Choosing the right tweezers is important. Tweezers are designed for a specific purpose and available in a variety of materials, sizes, shapes, and tips. To help you to easily…
Sample Prep: How to Reduce Sample Size
The most common method for obtaining a homogeneous sample is grinding comminution. When performing sample prep, you may need to reduce the size. If you don’t have the right equipment, it may be difficult to…