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Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC): A Greener Method for Efficient Purification of Cannabis-derived Compounds
12/10/2019
As demand for pure cannabis compounds increases, so too will solvent usage as manufacturers scale up purification to meet the demand.
The Green Rush: The Rise of Cannabidiol Oil
11/01/2019
Cannabidiol oil is a hot topic in the news and a popular product in commerce these days, thanks to its professed ability to treat an incredible variety of health issues, including chronic pain, mental illnesses, and cancer.
Work Smarter with Connected Pipettes
10/18/2019
Automating some of the most taxing and repetitive pipetting tasks can help scientists save time and minimize errors in their work.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vs. Value Added Partner (VAP)
10/11/2019
There are two ways you can partner with Gilson: as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or as a value-added partnership (VAP). Read on for more information about the benefits of these partnership options.
Dealing with excess: The art of preparative liquid chromatography
14/08/2019
Preparative liquid chromatography experiments can mean working at the crossroads of science and art.
The Digital Revolution: Now Protecting Your Pipetting Data
14/08/2019
A higher standard of reproducibility made possible with tools that track pipetting data
Connecting the lab, one instrument at a time
14/08/2019
Even limited adoption of smart technology can dramatically improve a scientist’s research productivity
Centrifugal partition chromatography's new use: medical marijuana
14/08/2019
As researchers rush to investigate the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, a lab tool long used by natural product chemists has found a new application.
Five Questions about the Future of IoT in the Laboratory with Steve DeCabooter
12/08/2019
Since Gilson invented the continuously adjustable variable volume pipette 45 years ago, we have been an industry leader in liquid handling innovation, helping scientists by making lab life easier and being more productive. Gilson sees the next big innovation revolution around advances in the lab enabled by connected, smart devices containing technologies referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). We sat down with Steve DeCabooter, Director of Product Information Platforms at Gilson, to discuss the growing role of the IoT in the laboratory, and how Gilson’s connected pipettes will contribute to this trend and infuse research with greater traceability and verifiability.
Advantages of Centrifugal Partition Chromatography for Cannabidiol Purification (CPC)
12/08/2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotropic cannabinoid from the Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae) plant. Researchers have shown that CBD’s medicinal properties may be of use for treating a variety of conditions including pain, inflammation, epilepsy, and cancer.1,2 Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first cannabis-derived drug (Epidiolex®) to treat children with rare forms of epilepsy.
The Role of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) in a Food and Beverage Laboratory
4/20/2019
As globalized food trade has become more common in recent years, improved screening methods combined with food inspection investigations have put a large amount of pressure on the food and beverage industry to improve quality assurance and control. This pressure led to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing contamination.
HPLC vs. CPC for Cannabis Testing
9/20/2018
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is the industry standard for cannabinoid extraction, but Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC) offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative with comparable yields and purity. In this article, we describe:
- How each method works
- What differences to take into consideration during cannabis testing
- How to choose the right method for your purification needs
Making Mass Spec More Mainstream
Mass spectrometry was once a technology that only a few knew how or could afford to use, and is now moving into more mainstream analytical environments. This move requires changes in instrumentation design, making it easier to use and maintain, while improving productivity and lowering operational and maintenance costs. See how a new breed of mass detectors are meeting this need through miniaturization.
Automation Brings Kitos Biotech an Edge in Preclinical Research
9/20/2018
We interviewed Dr. Francesco Fiorentino, Founder and CSO of Kitos Biotech, to discuss his lab and its transition to automated liquid handling. Learn more about their story and how they have gained a competitive advantage in the market of preclinical research.