Michigan Technological University

Wood Protection Group Laboratory Testing

AWPA Standard, E10, Standard Method of Testing Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures. Also, ASTM D1413 and WDMA TM-1. The soil block decay test is a highly standardized means for ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Variability and Relevance of Current Laboratory Mammalian Toxicity Tests and Expectations for New Approach Methods (NAMs) for use in Human Health Risk Assessment

Animal testing is often used to evaluate the potential risks, uses, and environmental impacts of chemicals. New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are technologies and approaches that can potentially ...
Forbes

Reducing Medical Waste And Cost With Just-In-Time Testing

It should come as no surprise that the healthcare industry generates a lot of data. Still, the sheer volume of it is both staggering and on the rise. Analysts say 30% of the world’s data volume can be ...
Business Insider

Here's how coronavirus lab tests really work, and why they don't always give satisfying results

One of the best ways to figure out how far a virus like COVID-19 has spread in a community is to test for it. This step-by-step guide explains how coronavirus swab-the-nose-and-throat tests work, and ...