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Content by James Strachan:

Fields & Applications Metabolomics & Lipidomics

The Analytical Philosopher

| James Strachan | 13 min read

We sit down with Gary Patti, who discusses the intersection of philosophy and science, insights on mass spectrometry, and the future of metabolomics

Techniques & Tools Spectroscopy

This Week’s Spectroscopy News

| James Strachan | 2 min read

This week’s spectroscopy news covers breakthroughs in plant-based beef flavor and and a portable system to assess stroke risk

Techniques & Tools Mass Spectrometry

Let the Problems Lead: Lessons Learned with Chris Enke

| James Strachan | 10 min read

Chris Enke co-invented the triple quadrupole mass spectrometer in the late 1970s. Today, Enke is still pondering solutions to big problems.

Techniques & Tools Sensors

Electrokinetic Sensor Rapidly Diagnoses Brain Cancer

| James Strachan | 5 min read

Biochip diagnoses glioblastoma in under an hour using electrokinetic technology to detect EGFR biomarkers

Techniques & Tools Sensors

Democratizing Microplastics Analysis

| James Strachan | 3 min read

Portable fluorescence labeling tool detects micro- and nanoplastics released from disposable cups and water bottles

Techniques & Tools Spectroscopy

Brain Gains

| James Strachan | 3 min read

Short-duration, light-intensity exercise enhances cerebral blood flow in children, according to fNIRS-based study

Business & Education Business

Still Invisible?

| James Strachan

Why we must continue to work hard to ensure the achievements of industrial scientists are not forgotten

Techniques & Tools Microscopy

Real-Time Window into the Brain

| James Strachan

New high-speed microscopy technique developed by UC Davis researchers enhances real-time neural activity monitoring

Fields & Applications Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Only the Bee’s Knees

| James Strachan | 3 min read

DNA barcoding can identify adulterants in honey at levels as low as 1 percent, study finds

Techniques & Tools Spectroscopy

What’s New in Spectroscopy?

| James Strachan | 2 min read

A simple spectroscopy-based tool to detect microplastics in soil; rapid Raman-enabled diagnosis of celiac disease; and comprehensive health screening

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