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As the festive season approaches, salmon will be taking centre stage on dinner tables. But how can the quality of its flesh be assessed objectively? Studying enzyme activity makes it possible to analyse potential muscle degradation, both pre- and post-mortem, and to gain valuable insights into the quality of fish intended for human consumption.

Total cathepsin B activity was measured in Atlantic salmon muscle homogenates to investigate the influence of different durations of pre-slaughter stress on fillet quality: no stress, short-term stress and long-term stress. This approach makes it possible to compare the effects of these conditions and gain a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in fish muscle degradation.

Mass spectrometry is an essential technique for identifying and measuring molecules in complex samples. It is widely used to analyse proteins, peptides, metabolites and drug compounds, offering high sensitivity and specificity, particularly when combined with chromatographic techniques such as LC-MS and GC-MS. Yet before analysis even begins, the quality of the results depends on one critical step: sample preparation.

Poor water solubility remains one of the major challenges in pharmaceutical development. During the preformulation stage, researchers must rapidly identify the most suitable approaches to improve the dissolution of their drug candidates while working with limited quantities of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Between tight timelines, scarce compounds, and the need to make informed decisions early in development, every milligram of API counts.

Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) are often described as the central nervous system of a nuclear power plant, the invisible network that keeps operators informed and safe at every moment. In this Expert Talk video, Martin Vecerak, Head of R&D at Bertin Nuclear, presents our RMS product range and explains how Bertin Nuclear is shaping its […]

At first glance, it looks like the perfect recipe for a mysterious Halloween potion: pumpkin flesh, beetroot powder, and a handful of magic beads. Add a touch of fog, an eerie atmosphere, and a pinch of witchcraft… and the spell is cast. But behind this seemingly magical experiment lies a genuine scientific demonstration highlighting one of the most critical steps in sample preparation: homogenization.

The emergence of new respiratory viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2 and avian influenza, has highlighted the importance of understanding and monitoring the transmission of airborne pathogens within healthcare facilities.

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can circulate through the air and contribute to transmission risks, impacting both patient safety and healthcare staff. Yet many airborne microorganisms remain difficult to detect using traditional monitoring methods.

The quality of extracted RNA is a critical factor in ensuring reliable RNA-Seq results. In studies focusing on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where comparing large numbers of samples is essential, RNA degradation, experimental variability, and batch effects can quickly compromise data quality and interpretation.

At Bertin Technologies, we are driven by more than innovation alone. For Marie Breymand, Strategic Marketing and Business Development Manager, working in defence means contributing to challenges that matter while helping strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty.  For the past year and a half, Marie has been developing her expertise within the defense industry. What […]

Thanks to SPIRou, the near-infrared spectropolarimeter of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, an international team has just detected a potentially habitable exoplanet 11.4 light-years from Earth. Bertin Winlight directly contributed to this discovery by supplying a key optical component of the instrument: a pupil slicer. Coincidence or destiny? The SPIRou instrument shares its name with the famous […]

The microbiome is at the heart of numerous research fields, from human health to environmental sciences. Whether characterising complex microbial communities, studying the impact of microorganisms on their environment, or monitoring bioaerosols, the quality of the results depends directly on the quality of the samples analysed.