Development of a gas-chromatographic method for simultaneous determination of cannabinoids and terpenes in hemp
Over the years, a number of methods for detecting cannabinoids and terpenes in Cannabis plant and related samples have been developed, recognizing the base problem of decarboxylation in gas chromatography. Some methods have proved better than others for cannabinoids, though typically differing methods are used for terpenes. However, could a method clearly detect both at the same time? Zekič and Križman demonstrate their gas chromatography method doing just that in this 2020 article published in Molecules. After introducing their problem, the duo present their method, as an attempt "to find appropriate conditions, mainly in terms of sample preparation, for a simultaneous analysis of both groups of compounds, while keeping the overall experimental and instrumental setups simple." After discussing the method details and results, they conclude that their gas chromatography–flame ionization detection (GC-FID) method "provides a robust tool for simultaneous quantitative analysis of these two chemically different groups of analytes."
Advanced engineering informatics: Philosophical and methodological foundations with examples from civil and construction engineering
In this 2020 paper published in Developments in the Built Environment, Hartmann and Trappey share their years of experience working within the field of advanced engineering informatics, the pairing of "adequate computational tools" with modern engineering work, with the goal of improving the management of and collaboration related to increasingly complex engineering projects. While the duo don't directly address the specifics of such computational tools, they acknowledge engineering work as "knowledge-intensive" and detail the importance of formalizing that knowledge and its representation within various computational systems. They discuss the importance of knowledge representation and formation, as it informs research into advanced engineering informatics, and provide four practical examples provides by other researchers in the field. They then discuss the methodological approaches of implementing those more philosophical aspects towards developing knowledge representations, as well as how they should be verified and validated. They conclude that "knowledge representation is the main research effort that is required to develop technologies that not only automate mundane engineering tasks, but also provide engineers with tools that will allow them to do things they were not able to do before."How Wastewater Labs Can Help Defeat the Pandemic
Health officials are turning to wastewater systems to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify vulnerable communities. Clinical labs that perform coronavirus testing do not understand the methodologies for wastewater analysis. As the National Wastewater Surveillance System comes online, wastewater testing labs can take on a critical role in bringing the pandemic under control...
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Strategies for Creating Effective Technical Documentation – Part 3
In part 2 of our blog series on creating effective technical documentation, we detailed a best practice methodology that ensures the documentation will maximize benefits for your organization (part 1).
Does Your LIMS Need a Tune Up?
It might now be several years since you first deployed your LIMS, but have you paid it the attention it deserves? Your laboratory could be running much greater sample numbers or your lab processes and workflows may have changed over time. It could be time to think about a ‘tune up’.
Surprisingly, small configuration changes can make a big difference to the efficiency of your laboratory operation. [Read More]
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 19, Issue 1
January 5, 2021 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 19, Issue 1 In This Issue Featured Books Laboratory Information Management for Cannabis Quality Assurance Featured Content 01/05/2021 - OnQ Press Release: Software4Labs to distribute QLIMS in the UKOnQ Software, a market leading manufacturer of LIMS has today announced an exciting new partnership with Software4Labs Ltd. The agreement involves the distribution of OnQ Software’s QLIMS into the UK market to further expand its European presence. 01/05/2021 - How Wastewater Labs Can Help Defeat the Pandemic Health officials are turning to wastewater systems to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify vulnerable communities. Clinical…Lab Informatics Insights 2020
It’s typical for a service provider to stay up-to-date with industry happenings and to continually learn about their potential clients’ ever-changing needs. There are programs and measures in place to calculate and monitor these needs. At CSols, we developed a set of polls and quizzes to identify industry trends and collect feedback from those whom our lab informatics services can help. The respondents were contacts across various industries, and at different stages in their lab informatics project. [Read More]
Diversification: The Key to Surviving as a Cannabis Testing Lab
Organizations, Businesses, Schools and Colleges everywhere need testing programs. Data-driven decision making has put laboratories squarely in the center of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Unfortunately, even CLIA-certified clinical diagnostic labs can’t contribute unless they have the resources to conduct COVID-19 molecular diagnostics testing. But now there may...
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Laboratory Informatics Webcast Series – The Digital Laboratory: What the Future Holds
Astrix Technology Group has been helping scientific organizations implement and integrate new informatics systems in the laboratory since 1995. Our experienced team of expert informatics consultants bring together technical, strategic, regulatory and content knowledge to provide the most effective solutions to problems faced by scientific organizations. Astrix partners with many of the industry leaders in this space and have brought them together for a one of kind webcast series that will delve into the future of lab informatics and technology. [Read More]Positioning the Health System to Weather the Storm of COVID-19
Five areas of focus emerge when we look at how best-of-breed technology is helping labs manage through COVID-19. Get the new white paper. [READ MORE]
Cloud Hosting – Makes Sense
In recent years, cloud technology has evolved into a universal essential technology platform, transforming the healthcare industry as we know it. Introducing the cloud-based laboratory information system, which is expected to become the leading trend in the laboratory information systems market. This advancement provides storage and servers over the internet at a reduced cost, as well as increasing speed, productivity, and security of the systems in the network.
SCC Soft Computer’s diverse product solutions are all available on the cloud, offering unique features and benefits per module. Click here to learn more about our products hosted on the cloud.
Managing Cannabis Information Workflows with LIMS
Since March 2017 doctors in Germany can prescribe cannabis based drugs for several illnesses and conditions such as headaches or migraines. Legalizing medical cannabis is paving the way for many smaller biotech companies and startups in Germany in businesses related to cannabis research, cannabis cultivation, or manufacturing cannabis-based products. These new regulations have led to the emergence of a number of cannabis-testing laboratories and massive facilities for growing and manufacturing medical-grade cannabis.[Read More]
