Trimming a GC Column: Purpose, Symptoms, and Proper Technique
GC column trimming helps resolve contamination, ghost peaks, baseline instability, and peak tailing. Learn key symptoms and the correct technique for proper column cutting.
Article | Application
News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 14, 2026
This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, brochure by Shimadzu and presentation by MDCW / LECO!
Presentation | Video
Tile-based Analysis of GC×GC-TOFMS Data of SPME Sampled VOCs Produced from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus fumigatus (Wenjing Ma, MDCW 2026)
Tile-based analysis of GC×GC–MS data reveals volatile metabolites and metabolic interactions between pathogens, enabling advanced interpretation of complex microbiological datasets.
Article | Academy
Performance Assessment of Binary Output Examinations in Medical Laboratories
Learn how to assess clinical test performance using sensitivity, specificity, and confidence intervals, and how to define fitness-for-purpose criteria for reliable diagnostic decisions.
Article | Events
Pavel Jandera Young Scientist Award at ISC 2026
ISC 2026 features the Pavel Jandera Award, honoring young scientists in separation science for outstanding oral presentations and contributions to chromatography research.
Quantitative Assessment of Chemical Modifications of Macromolecules through Counterion Measurement
A counterion-based strategy using TGA and ICP-OES quantifies modification levels in hyaluronic acid derivatives with accuracy comparable to NMR and UV–Vis.
Scientific article | Science and research
Is Curzerene Responsible for the Bioactive Properties of Eugenia uniflora? A Possible Misinterpretation of Bioactive Markers
This study shows GC-induced rearrangement of sesquiterpenes may lead to misattribution of bioactivity to curzerene in Eugenia uniflora essential oil.
Interview | Video
Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights
Discover how regulated drinking water laboratories use GC-MS and LC-MS, rigorous QC protocols, and PFAS-focused workflows to ensure reliable analytical results and protect public health.
Article | Science and research
I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea
I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten project versions. Anna Vanluchene explains the Illuminating Flow concept, photocatalysis in flow reactors, and building an independent research team.