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Why Images Matter: Imaging Flow Cytometry and Algae Analysis
Monitoring algae and plankton communities is central to understanding water quality, ecosystem health, and the early warning signs of harmful algal …
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FlowCam Improves Water Quality Monitoring & Early Algal Bloom Detection
Protecting drinking water sources has become more complex as utilities face increasing pressure from nutrient loading, warmer temperatures, and more …
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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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Silicone Oil Particles in Biologics: Important USP Stimuli Takeaways
New Insights for Flow Imaging Microscopy Across Drug Product Development A recent “Stimuli to the Revision Process” article¹ from the US Pharmacopeia …
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Refining FlowCam Capture Settings for Accurate Particle Analysis
When it comes to flow imaging microscopy, data quality begins with your particle images. That's why  VisualSpreadsheet® software gives users the …
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How Does FlowCam Count Cells in Microcystis Colonies?
The occurrence and severity of harmful algal blooms are on the rise due to climate change. This trend necessitates the development of a reliable, …
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A Hiker’s Guide to the Planktoverse: Plankton in England's Upland Bogs
Exploring Micro-worlds with FlowCam As FlowCam’s Field Application Scientist with a background in plankton ecology and a passion for exploring remote …
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Morphology-Based Particle Characterization is Critical for Biotherapeutic Quality
Why Morphology Matters in Biotherapeutics In biotherapeutic development—whether monoclonal antibodies, cell and gene therapies, or complex …
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Ensure 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance with FlowCam Flow Imaging Microscopy
VisualSpreadsheet 6.1 Comprehensively Supports 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Operating in a GMP environment requires more than accurate particle …
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From FlowCam to EcoTaxa: New Features Make Data More Accessible
We’re excited to announce two new features in VisualSpreadsheet 6 to support data management and exporting data to EcoTaxa, a collaborative web-based …
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What are the USP <787>, USP <788>, and USP <789> Standards?
All biotherapeutics contain particulate matter, defined by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) as mobile undissolved particles that are …
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Revolutionizing Fiber Characterization with FlowCam
Challenges in Accurate Fiber Characterization Fiber geometry plays a critical role in the performance of fibers across a wide range of applications. …
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