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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes tolerances for pesticide and herbicide residues in food that are still considered safe for consumption
Portland cement powder is characterized by particle size for use in calibrating instruments, measuring fineness characteristics of portland cement, and other
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a popular technique for interrogating surfaces on the micro and nano scales. The most common use for AFM is imaging; however
This standard reference material from NIST will help calibrate procedures for calcium determinations used in clinical analysis and for routine critical
Five universities have each been awarded $500,000 to develop new curricula for students who are interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic
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A team of three NIST researchers, each with unique expertise, is studying a vaccine developed by biotech company Novavax for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes
NIST Standard Reference Material (SRM) 3655 helps biopharmaceutical manufacturers perform measurements of glycan molecules in their protein drug products
Four reference materials from NIST will help the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Customs and Border Protection agencies assess whether imported salmon and
A new NIST Standard Reference Material supports the accurate measurement of the amount of a common but potentially dangerous virus in patients. Most of us have
Scientists already understood the mechanics of gecko adhesion. Now they have a clearer picture of the molecular structures that give the animal its grip.
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new statistical tool that they have used to predict protein function.