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Chromatography in Greek means to ‘write with colors.’ It is a versatile separation technique developed in 1903 by Mikhail Tswett, a Russian botanist. He separated colorful plant pigments using a column of calcium carbonate. Ever since its discovery, chromatography has evolved as a powerful tool in the lab for the separation and identification of different compounds in a mixture.

A Python-Inspired Molecule Suppresses Appetite After Eating

The study identifies pTOS as a key metabolite in appetite suppression, highlighting a gut–liver–brain pathway with implications for obesity therapy.

2 Apr 2026

Nexis GC-2060: The Culmination of 70 Years of GC Development

To celebrate the 70th birthday of its gas chromatography (GC) product line, Shimadzu announces the release of the Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph, the flagship model in its GC lineup.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 27 Mar 2026

GC Product Division Celebrates 70th Anniversary, European and World Premieres Underscore Progress in Laboratory Analytics

Today, analytica opens its doors in Munich from March 24th to 27th.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 27 Mar 2026

Shimadzu’s Design Craftech - Fusing Traditional Kyoto Craft Techniques with Industrial Production

Shimadzu Corporation, which was celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025, has a long history of involvement with traditional Kyoto crafts dating back to its origins as a maker of Buddhist altar fittings.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 27 Mar 2026

The New Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph - Reliable Water Quality Analysis and Reduced Workload Through Smooth Operation

Shimadzu, a leading global supplier of analytical measurement and testing equipment, has recently released the Nexera IC ion chromatograph.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 27 Mar 2026

Reversing Memory Loss in Aging Mice by Targeting Gut Bacteria

The study uncovers how gut bacteria like Parabacteroides goldsteinii contribute to memory decline, offering insights for potential cognitive interventions.

26 Mar 2026

Turning Plastic Bottles into Levodopa, a Key Parkinson’s Treatment

This study demonstrates the conversion of plastic bottles into levodopa using engineered bacteria, highlighting a novel approach to sustainable drug production.

25 Mar 2026

EV Engineering Boosts Drug Delivery and Improves Sepsis Survival

The engineered scaffold protein EN144 significantly improves extracellular vesicle therapies, showing potential in sepsis treatment and targeted drug delivery.

18 Mar 2026

Gut Microbes Reshape Ovarian Aging in Mice

Findings indicate gut microbes impact ovarian function in mice, offering insights into reproductive aging and potential microbiome-based health interventions.

12 Mar 2026

How SARS-CoV-2 Hijacks Host tRNA Chemistry to Sustain Infection

Findings reveal coronaviruses exploit stress-linked tRNA modifications, enhancing translation efficiency and offering insights for antiviral drug development.

11 Mar 2026

Blood Tau217 Test Predicts When Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin

The %p-tau217 biomarker in blood offers a novel approach to estimate Alzheimer's onset, potentially transforming prevention trial strategies.

5 Mar 2026

Engineered E. coli Produces Key Plant Compound at Record Levels

Researchers engineered E. coli to produce orsellinic acid-derived meroterpenoids, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plant extraction methods.

25 Feb 2026

Decoding the Molecular Logic of Histamine Signaling in the Brain

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule, that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other immune responses.

19 Jan 2026

Nearly 1/3 of Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Harm Gut Bacteria

A study reveals that common pesticides and industrial chemicals inhibit gut bacteria, highlighting risks to health and the need for revised safety assessments.

5 Dec 2025

‘Forever chemicals’ build up in British Columbia sea otters

PFAS contamination in British Columbia sea otters underscores urban pollution's effects on marine life and the importance of long-term ecological monitoring.

12 Nov 2025

Scientists Engineer E. Coli To Produce Plastic-Building Chemical

This study reveals a novel pathway in E. coli for synthesizing 2,5-pyridinedicarboxylate from glucose, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

10 Sep 2025

How Defined Microbes Decide Chocolate Flavor

This study links microbial activity and fermentation conditions to cocoa flavor profiles, advancing techniques for producing premium chocolate consistently.

27 Aug 2025

Breakthrough Technique Enables Large-Scale Study of Polar and Ionic Metabolites

Researchers from the McCullagh Group in Oxford University's Department of Chemistry have published an innovative method in Nature Protocols today (22 August) that provides comprehensive analysis of metabolites found in cells, tissues and biofluids.

22 Aug 2025

CD276 Antibody Strategy Offers Hope For Immune-Resistant Lung Tumors

The study highlights 8H8_SDIE's role in activating NK cells against NSCLC, offering a new strategy for patients resistant to conventional immunotherapies.

6 Aug 2025

Fidelio Capital Partners with Alphalyse to Accelerate the Global Roll-Out of LC-MS Host Cell Protein Analytics

Alphalyse, a fast-growing Danish specialist contract research organization (CRO) that has developed GMP‑validated liquid‑chromatography mass‑spectrometry (LC‑MS) assays for host‑cell‑protein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, today announces that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company.

From Alphalyse A/S 2 Jul 2025