The Chemistry of Human Decomposition: GC×GC, Body Farms, and Forensic Science with Dr. Darshil Patel
Darshil Patel discusses his path from dentistry to forensic chemistry and explains how GC×GC–TOF-MS reveals complex VOC profiles from human decomposition and supports human-remains detection.
Interview | Scientists
How Separation Science Is Taught vs. How It’s Actually Used
Chemistry educator Natasha Le discusses how students learn separation science, why critical thinking matters more than memorizing procedures, and how future analytical scientists are trained.
Article | Events
Invited Speakers at RAFA 2026 Symposium
Meet the invited speakers of RAFA 2026 and discover the latest scientific advances in food analysis, food safety, authenticity, HRMS, PFAS, AI, mycotoxins, allergens, and emerging contaminants.
Article | Scientists
Researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková: In science, we must learn to work with failure
RECETOX researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková discuss the value of failure in science, their research on chemicals affecting the hormonal system, and how their work shapes everyday life.
Article | Scientists
William S. Morton: The Best Part of Living in Brno? Probably the Tomatoes Through the Window
ERA Postdoctoral Fellow William Morton reflects on two years at CEITEC Masaryk University, discussing research, life in Brno, scientific culture, and international collaboration.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 Keynote Lectures
ISC 2026 will feature 32 world-renowned keynote speakers covering chromatography, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, proteomics, omics sciences, microfluidics, and advanced separation technologies.
Interview | Video
Did Mars Destroy Its Own Biosignatures? | GC-MS, Sterols & the Search for Life
Discover how GC-MS, LC-MS, ion chromatography, and NMR help scientists investigate organic molecules on Mars and distinguish potential biosignatures from analytical artifacts.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 Plenary Lectures
ISC 2026 will feature four outstanding plenary lecturers covering clinical proteomics, sustainable analytical chemistry, spintronics, and cutting-edge mass spectrometry innovations shaping future science.
Interview | Video
Using LC-MS & GC-MS to Decode Photoredox Catalyst Stability
Interview with Lindsay Repka on photoredox chemistry, photocrosslinking, solvent activation, and the critical role of LC-MS and GC-MS in studying catalyst stability and reaction mechanisms.
Interview | Science and research
Tracking Toxic PCBs in River Water using Gas Chromatography–Electron Capture Detection
Francais Femi Oloy discusses PCB monitoring in Nigerian rivers, including GC-ECD analysis, liquid–liquid extraction, sample cleanup, and challenges in trace pollutant detection.