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Caffeine and its major metabolites; Theobromine, Theophylline and Paraxanthine are routinely monitored by anti-doping agencies as potential performance enhancers. Similar precursors and product ions of Theophylline and Paraxanthine makes the LCMS analysis of this panel very challenging. The aim of...

A new study led by researchers at Oklahoma State University focuses on a better understanding of the pharmacokinetics of orally administered cannabidiol in horses. With the growing popularity of cannabidiol products in the equine industry, it becomes necessary to comprehend...

Identifying antibodies (Abs) that neutralize infectious agents is the first step for developing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostic tools for infectious agents. However, current approaches for identifying neutralizing Abs (nAbs) typically rely on dilution-based assays that are costly, inefficient, and only...

UCT is excited to again participate in Emerald Conference 2020.  Our regional representative Debby Miller along with our Technical Specialist, Melissa Chandler will be present all show to meet with current and prospective customers. Product headlines for 2020 include our...

Ready for another year of Pittcon in Chicago. UCT Domestic and International Sales Representatives will be available during the show to meet with customers and field questions. We are beyond excited to be featuring our all new booth display along...

Forensic entomotoxicology relies upon xenobiotic accumulation within feeding insects from typically deceased individuals who have been administered a drug prior to death. Warfarin is the most widely used anticoagulant globally, prescribed for the prevention of thromboembolism disorders such as deep...

In a recent paper authored by Lia D. Murty et al., published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b00963), UCT’s Clean Up® solid phase extraction silica was employed in the study of co-exposure of the mycotoxins Lolitrem B...

According to the European Commission directive 2006/141/EC, haloxyfop residue levels should not exceed 0.003 mg/kg in ready-to-feed infant formula. Haloxyfop is a selective herbicide that is used to protect crops such as potatoes and carrots against persistent grasses. In a...

The determination of original source of use-related residues on prehistoric stone tools is especially challenging, due to issues related to preservation, contamination and multiple source residue the contributions. To increase confidence in this process, an analytical workflow was developed by Susan...

Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) has become a growing issue nationwide and likewise in Orange County (OC), California. In the USA, the number of alcohol-related crashes has been on the decline, but drug-related crashes have seen an increase. ...