Life Sciences

Microplastics are not just contaminating oceans—they are also present in the air we breathe. However, detecting and quantifying these invisible particles remains a major scientific challenge. A recent study by Dimitri D. Deheyn, Joe Ayesu, The Or Foundation, and Branson Skinner at the Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana, revealed an alarming concentration of 500 airborne […]

How to optimize bone sample preparation for metabolomics You know how crucial it is to reveal the hidden biochemical signatures in bone samples to unlock mysteries about past lifestyles and environmental exposures. Yet, complex bone matrices often lead to challenges that risk compromising your valuable material. Preserve sample integrity with advanced homogenization Precellys Evolution Touch […]

Challenges in Pharmaceutical Development Improving the dissolution, solubility, and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs (BCS Class 2) remains a significant challenge. Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs) are a promising solution, stabilizing drugs in their amorphous form using polymers and low-molecular-weight excipients. However, thermodynamic instability and complex processing steps make their preparation difficult. Limitations of Conventional Methods […]

The rise of fentanyl and its analogs has led to a major public health crisis, making reliable detection methods essential for toxicology labs. Our latest Application Note presents an optimized workflow for analyzing synthetic opioids in hair samples, using the Precellys homogenizer and Bertin’s lysing kit. A Major Analytical Challenge Fentanyl is 50 times more […]

Tissue dissociation is a key step in many research areas. When working with complex tissues, it is essential to maintain cell viability while ensuring reliable results. This is particularly important for studies such as single-cell analysis, cell biology, and drug discovery. To assess performance, we recently compared the Precellys Multi-Tissue Dissociation Kit with the market […]

For researchers studying autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), accessing high-quality protein samples is essential for uncovering disease mechanisms and exploring therapeutic targets. The challenge lies in developing protocols that provide consistent and reproducible results while preserving sample integrity. The Precellys Evolution Touch tissue homogenizer has proven to be a reliable tool for addressing these needs. […]

Let Precellys take you from the dinner table to the lab with three essential Application Notes that showcase its versatility and efficiency for sample preparation. Whether you’re working with metabolomics, enzymatic activity, or DNA extraction, Precellys ensures that every step of your research is streamlined, reliable, and ready for success.   Appetizer:optimize metabolomic studies from […]

In the fourth and final application note of our “Mastering Tissue Dissociation” series, we focused on spleen tissue dissociation to isolate single cells. Using spleen samples from mice housed in standard conditions (UAR BioMedTech Facilities), we achieved a cell viability rate of 87.12%. This method preserves cell integrity, providing high-quality suspensions for spleen research. Bertin […]

The Coriolis air sampler is designed to offer flexibility for microbiological air sampling, whether indoors or outdoors. Its battery-powered functionality allows for reliable sampling in various environments, but like any battery-operated equipment, it requires certain practices to maintain optimal battery performance over time. Here are some key tips for prolonging your Coriolis µ battery life […]

In the third application note of our “Mastering Tissue Dissociation” series, we explored liver tissue dissociation to isolate single cells. Using liver samples from mice housed in standard conditions (UAR BioMedTech Facilities), we achieved a cell viability rate of 84.35%. This method ensures cell integrity, providing high-quality suspensions for liver research. Bertin Technologies’ Precellys Multi […]