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Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish

Researchers have pinpointed the emergence of muddy flavors in farmed fish by measuring the concentration of geosmin and other compounds. The study highlights the importance of water quality management to prevent the production of off-flavor compounds, which can impact aquaculture industry revenue and sustainability.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalFood Research International·DateOct 19, 2023

Male moth ‘aphrodisiac’ revealed

Researchers at North Carolina State University identified a specific blend of pheromone chemicals used by male moths during courtship, including an aphrodisiac called methyl salicylate. Female moths can recognize this chemical through two smell receptors, and its presence in males' hairpencils is linked to mating success.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 1, 2023

How the cat nose knows what it’s smelling

Researchers created a detailed analysis of the domestic cat's nasal airway, revealing two distinct regions of air flow during inhalation. The study suggests that the cat nose functions as an efficient dual-purposed gas chromatograph, capable of detecting and separating chemicals quickly and efficiently.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 29, 2023
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Recent papers in ACS Measurement Science Au

Researchers developed a colorimetric method to detect volatile organic compounds at low levels using a printable glass-based detector. Additionally, strategies are outlined to overcome the single-molecule concentration barrier in fluorescence detection, enabling observations in high-concentration environments. An electrochemical test f...

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Measurement Science Au·DateJun 6, 2023

Fermented coffee’s fruity aromas demystified

Researchers at Zurich University of Applied Sciences identified six compounds contributing to fermented coffee's unique flavor, including 2-methylpropanal, 3-methylbutanal, and ethyl 3-methylbutanoate. The study aims to standardize production methods and increase availability of this distinctive beverage.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·DateMar 29, 2023
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Chemical cocktail in skin summons disease-spreading mosquitoes

Researchers at University of California - Riverside discovered a chemical cocktail in human skin that summons disease-spreading mosquitoes. The combination of carbon dioxide plus two chemicals, 2-ketoglutaric and lactic acids, elicits a scent that attracts female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, vectors of Zika and other viruses.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2022

Zapping orange peel oil into new, pleasant aroma compounds

Scientists have developed a sustainable method to create valuable aroma compound mixtures from limonene, the main compound in orange peel oil. The process generates an amber-colored liquid with a pleasant odor and 17 different compounds with fruity, herbal, citrus, and resinous notes.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·DateJun 1, 2022
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Wake up and smell the burning rubbish? Secrets of disordered smell found

A team of scientists has discovered the molecular triggers of parosmia, a distorted sense of smell, and identified compounds responsible for triggering the sense of disgust. The study found that certain highly potent odor molecules in coffee can lead to this experience.

SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 25, 2022

New research could provide better food and faster analysis of blood tests

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new method for analyzing gas chromatographic data using deep learning, allowing for faster and more accurate results. This technology has the potential to improve food quality control, detect food fraud, and enhance patient care by analyzing blood samples.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalTalanta·DateAug 15, 2019
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

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Cheaper, faster, more accurate method to quantify water in solid pharmaceutical drugs

Chemists at the University of Texas at Arlington have developed a new method to quantify water content in solid pharmaceutical drugs, which is faster, cheaper, and more accurate than Karl Fischer titration. The new method uses headspace gas chromatography with ionic liquids and can analyze samples in just 10 minutes.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical Sciences·DateAug 1, 2016

New UT Arlington research could improve pharmaceuticals testing

Researchers at UT Arlington have developed a new method for measuring water content in pharmaceuticals that is up to 100 times more sensitive than current methods. The new technique uses headspace gas chromatography and an ionic liquid column, offering improvements in sensitivity, accuracy, and sample size requirements.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis·DateApr 30, 2014

Credit-card-sized platform for volatile compound analysis CAREER project goal

A credit-card-sized gas chromatography platform is being developed to analyze volatile compounds in seconds, enabling faster diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like diabetes and breast cancer. The new architecture, named GC Matrix, will separate complex compounds using MEMS technology, improving speed, portability, and power efficiency.

SourceVirginia Tech·DateFeb 18, 2008