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Cell counting (or cell enumeration) is one of the most fundamental measurements in biotechnology, from biomanufacturing to medical diagnosis to advanced therapy
NIST invites participants to an Interlaboratory Testing Program to evaluate the suitability and utility of two sets of methylated cell free DNA (cfDNA) test
Cells derived from different organisms and tissues have been established and are used in bioresearch and for the production of complex biological products. The
Cell viability is a fundamental measurement in the characterization of cells. Cell viability assays refer to a class of measurements that assess the health of a
The most commonly used cell-based assays for measuring cytotoxicity often show poor reproducibility, require 24 h to complete, and rely on a nonspecific
Worldwide, cement/concrete development and utilization represent significant measurable fractions of national GDP's. Over-reliance on dated modes of assessing
**Update** As of September 1, 2015, SRM 2366a Cytomegalovirus DNA (TowneΔ147 BAC) for DNA Measurements was made available. The new material is a single
Huntington disease is a neurodegenerative disease of midlife onset that produces choreic movements and cognitive decline, often accompanied by psychiatric
Analysis of soils for metals and other elements is essential in assessing environmental compliance and the impacts of potentially toxic elements on human
An accurate characterization of how the wireless signal propagates through different environments and frequency bands, is key to developing radio frequency (RF)
Currently there is a significant interest in using additively manufactured parts in high-performance applications. However, due to a lack of publicly available
A collaboration between the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Hollings Marine Laboratory, and NIST is examining the relationship between cell
Some of the manufacturing difficulties encountered by the heterogeneous integration of modular chips in system-in-package are due to thermal management and
Our goal is to provide industry with test structures and models of next-generation photovoltaics, with an initial focus on cadmium telluride (CdTe) and CuIn xGa
This project characterizes cellular emissions (LTE uplinks) to support interference models used to coordinate commercial carrier deployments in the AWS-3 band
CERTIFIED LOW- AND HIGH-ENERGY CHARPY SPECIMENS AVAILABLE FOR TESTING AT 21 °C (70 °F) SRM 2092 AND 2096 (LOW-ENERGY AND HIGH-ENERGY, -40 °C) HAVE BEEN
The Bioprocess Sensing Group at NIST is investigating a range of fundamental and technological issues related to next-generation chemical and biochemical
The Chemical Sciences Division is helping to support nanotechnology research being conducted throughout NIST by developing and applying methods for the chemical
Founded in 2019, this program was motivated by the rapid decriminalization of recreational and medical cannabis by state governments. This has led to extensive
This project focuses on understanding the potential for nanoscale engineered materials to advance state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques and foster the
A wide range of industrial sectors and their customers and suppliers are involved directly with NIST in the prioritization and development of certified
Chemical metrology for polymers manufacturing is a new area of endeavor for the Chemical Sciences Division. At the outset, efforts have involved mostly
The unceasing quest for more durable, more environmentally friendly, and less expensive construction materials is compelling the concrete industry to adopt
The Face Recognition Algorithm Independent Evaluation (CHEXIA-FACE) is being conducted to assess the capability of face detection and recognition algorithms to