All articles tagged with #analytical chemistry
Scientists from Stellenbosch University discovered rare phenolic compounds called flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves, highlighting the plant's complex chemical profile and potential medicinal benefits beyond cannabinoids.
Researchers at Stellenbosch University discovered a rare class of phenolics called flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves, highlighting the plant's potential for biomedical research beyond its well-known cannabinoids, using advanced chromatographic techniques.
An Italian team has developed an innovative method for analyzing archaeological bones that makes it possible to quantify and map the presence of collagen, the invisible protein essential for radiocarbon dating. The technique uses near-infrared hyperspectral imaging to detect the average collagen content in bone samples in a non-destructive way, allowing researchers to select the most suitable samples for radiocarbon analysis and minimize the destruction of valuable bone material. This new method is expected to revolutionize the field of archaeology and radiocarbon dating, providing detailed information about the presence of collagen on archaeological bones and increasing the number of bones available for future research.