Several European Countries as well as Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, the European Commission says. The Fipronil Eggs contamination is an incid...
Heavy/Toxicity Metals Rapid Test
The test stripe system has great potential in the field of monitoring contamination in industrial wastewater. It`s a fast and easy available system for qualitative control of several heavy metals. Hea...
Malachite green (MG) Detection Knowledge
Malachite green (MG) Detection Knowledge Malachite green (MG) is a metallic-looking crystal.It dissolves in water easily as a blue-green solution.It is a toxic chemical primarily used as a dye and has...
Introduction of Bence Jones Protein
Introduction of Bence Jones Protein A Bence Jones protein is a substance found in the urine of people with multiple myeloma, a disease where blood cells in the bone marrow become malignant, or cancero...
Rubella Q&A
Rubella Q&A What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their...
A Simple Summary of ochratoxin
A Simple Summary of ochratoxin Ochratoxin is a kind of mycotoxin discovered by a research group in South Africa and is a carcinogenic substance. Reported ochratoxin producers include genus A...
Dexamethasone Side Effects: some basic knowledge you should know
Dexamethasone Side Effects: some basic knowledge you should know Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid indicated for allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases,...
Beta-lactamase Knowledge
Beta-lactamase Knowledge Beta-lactamases, or β-lactamases, are enzymes which are produced by bacteria. Bacteria can benefit from them by obtaining multi-resistance to β-lactam antibiotics which...
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) is a common plant virus found throughout the world, which is named after the characteristic necrotic spots and rings formed by some p...