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May 7, 2026

Automation of ICP-MS Analytics – From Digitalisation to Smart Laboratory Routine

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing how routine processes are designed in analytical laboratories too. Manual pipetting steps, time-consuming calibrations, and complex dilution series still characterise many workflows. […]
May 7, 2026

Cannabis sativa – Chemical Diversity in the Spotlight of Modern Analytics

Few plants combine scientific, pharmaceutical, and regulatory relevance as strongly as Cannabis sativa. As a member of the Cannabaceae family, it has been known as a […]
May 7, 2026

Probiotics in Plant-Based Matrices: A Dual Challenge in Microbiological Quality Control

Probiotic dietary supplements are among the most demanding product groups in microbiological quality control — and for one simple but decisive reason: the microbiological component is […]
April 9, 2026

Magnolia (Magnolia sp.) – Blooming Beauty with a Lignan-Rich Phytochemical Profile

When magnolia trees unfold their large, characteristic blossoms in April, they are among the most striking heralds of spring. Less visible, yet equally fascinating from a […]
April 9, 2026

PAHs in Plant-Based Products: An Underestimated Contamination Risk

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed wherever combustion processes are incomplete. They can enter plant-based products through drying and smoking processes, environmental air contamination, or during […]
April 9, 2026

Glufosinate in Plant-Based Matrices: Analytical Challenges and Solutions

Glufosinate is a non-selective herbicide widely used in agriculture worldwide. Its high water solubility and pronounced polarity clearly distinguish it analytically from more lipophilic compounds. After […]