Cage of oysters in shallow water
Protecting Shellfish Hatcheries from Harmful Algal Blooms with FlowCam
Shellfish hatcheries are the foundation of a thriving aquaculture industry. This is particularly evident at Georgia’s only hatchery, housed at the …
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What is a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)?
HAB season is upon us. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are natural phenomena that seriously impact ecosystems, human health, and local economies. While …
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Preventing Embolism from Active Implantable Medical Devices
The risk of embolism, caused by particulate matter shed from medical device delivery systems, is a growing concern in the medical field. Ensuring …
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Particle Characterization: Why Shape Matters
Particle characterization plays a crucial role in fields like pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and material engineering. While particle size …
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How to Prepare Your FlowCam for a Sea Voyage
Embarking on a research cruise is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, especially when it involves using analytical instruments like the FlowCam …
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How to Monitor Eutrophication from Fertilizers
Eutrophication, a process where a body of water becomes overly enriched, is an ecological challenge that threatens the vitality of aquatic ecosystems …
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Identifying Algae: How Cyanobacteria Research Helps Combat HABs
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) present a growing challenge for water resource managers, ecosystems, and communities. Identifying algae, particularly …
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How Flow Imaging Microscopy Helps QA in Drug Formulation Development
Pharmaceutical researchers face mounting pressure to track and control particles in their drug formulations throughout development. Strategies to …
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Using FlowCam's Automated Liquid Handler: Frequently Asked Questions
Automated Liquid Handling to Improve Your Particle Analysis Workflow In modern laboratories, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. ALH …
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Understanding Particle Size and Shape Analysis: Techniques and Tools
Particle size and shape analysis are critical across numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, advanced materials, …
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Counting and Analyzing Colonial Microcystis Cells Using FlowCam
The occurrence and severity of harmful algal blooms are on the rise due to climate change. This trend necessitates the development of a reliable and …
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FlowCam Bibliography: A Database of Research in Biopharma and Aquatics
Explore the FlowCam Research Database Curious about how other scientists are using FlowCam in your area of research?
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