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Unraveling Milk's Secrets: UNICO Centrifuge Powers Groundbreaking Lipidomics Study
Posted: March 28, 2025Comments:Unraveling Milk's Secrets: UNICO Centrifuge Powers Groundbreaking Lipidomics Study Unraveling Milk's Secrets: UNICO Centrifuge Powers Groundbreaking Lipidomics Study
At UNICO, we are dedicated to showcasing the pivotal role our laboratory equipment plays in cutting-edge scientific research. We're excited to spotlight a recent study published in Metabolites (2025), "1H-NMR Lipidomics, Comparing Fatty Acids and Lipids in Cow, Goat, Almond, Cashew, Soy, and Coconut Milk Using NMR and Mass Spectrometry," authored by Brianna Williams, Shamika P. W. R. Hewage, Denzel Alexander, and Harshica Fernando.
Overview of the Study
This research delved into the complex world of milk lipids, aiming to qualitatively identify and compare the lipid profiles of various animal and plant-based milks. Utilizing a combination of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass
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Exploring Delayed Luminescence: A Featured Research Article
At UNICO, we are committed to sharing the latest innovations and research that leverage our advanced scientific instruments. We are excited to highlight a recent study titled “Delayed Luminescence to Monitor Growth Stages and Assess the Entropy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae,” authored by Li Q, Wu H, Tian M, Li D, Zheng P, Zhang X, Qing Tang B. Delayed luminescence to monitor growth stages and assess the entropy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 22;10(7):e27866. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27866. PMID: 38623220; PMCID: PMC11016582.
Overview of the Study
This research investigates the intriguing phenomenon of delayed luminescence in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker’s yeast. By employing delayed luminescence techniques, the authors aimed to monitor different growth stages of yeast and assess their
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The Unico Microscope: Shedding Light on Rose Resistance to Spider Mites
In the realm of horticulture, roses are not just decorative plants; they hold significant economic and cultural importance. However, their beauty is often threatened by pests, notably Tetranychus urticae, commonly known as the twospotted spider mite. A study published in the Florida Entomologist by Chacón-Hernández et al. (2020) explores the resistance mechanisms of four rose varieties against this pest under greenhouse conditions. At the forefront of this research is the vital role played by the Unico Stereo & Zoom Microscope, which facilitated detailed observations and analyses critical to the study’s findings.
Understanding the Study
The authors aimed to evaluate the resistance mechanisms of four rose varieties: ‘Ojo de Toro,’ ‘Virginia,’ ‘Samuray,’ and ‘Keiro.’ They focused on three primary mechanisms of resistance: antixenosis (non-preference for feeding), antibiosis (negative impact on pest development), and tolerance (ability to withstand damage). This comprehensive
