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The use of metabolite, lipid, and protein profiles for systems biology, biomedical research, and clinical applications has risen dramatically over recent years.
NIST is developing methods for the quantification of clinically-relevant protein biomarkers by mass spectrometry. Some methods are intended to establish
Forensic DNA typing is currently conducted in approximately eight to ten hours. The process includes DNA extraction, quantitation, multiplex PCR amplification,
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem in the U.S., and current estimates suggest that more than 20 million Americans are affected by this disease.
C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in serum or plasma have been used as an indicator of inflammation and infection. Recent evidence also suggests that CRP levels
The accuracy of clinical diagnostic measurements is essential for reliable diagnosis and cost-effective treatment of disease. NIST's involvement in reference
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many life functions, and deviations from normal levels can indicate serious health problems. Measurement of
Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) is considered the 'gold standard' for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction and the assessment of cardiac damage. Yet this clinical
A number of proteins show promise as potential markers of health or disease, and commercial assays are being developed for these proteins. For example,
A number of proteins show promise as potential markers of health or disease, and commercial assays are being developed for these proteins. For example,
A variety of nutrients are essential for normal functioning of the human body, and deficiencies can lead to serious illnesses. Accurate measurement of vitamin
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has developed Standard
As part of a multi-year interagency agreement between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Serum proteomics, the detection and measurement of as many proteins in a serum sample as possible, could be an important element of personalized medicine
Vitamins are essential to normal functioning of the human body because they serve as co-factors for important biological processes. Deficiencies in vitamins B 6
The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which include hydrocarbons, monoterpenes and oxygenates, in the atmosphere has become important to climate
This project has been completed. The paper reporting the results is provided here . The NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group (TMG) used its standard gravimetric
DFT is a widely used computational technique in the material science community and it provides interpretative tools for understanding experimental results as
Reproducibility and reuse play fundamental roles in the development of science. With the growth of computational power and tools, simulated experiments have
National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) responders require higher call completion and signal quality than the average commercial wireless user.
National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) responders require higher call completion and signal quality than the average commercial wireless user.