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Thanks to new advancements in technology, biotech applications are improving the human body in more ways than one. From proteomics and stem cells to gene variations and synthetic biology, biotechnology is refining the quality of our lives with out us even knowing.  Check out the infographic below for an in-depth look at a few ways …

Anti-doping technology has never been more advanced. As performance athletics around the world grow in stature and profitability, athletes (and more notably, their trainers) are continuing to look for new ways to circumvent traditional drug testing methods. The stakes have never been higher. The most recent advancements in athlete drug testing are almost incomprehensible. Here …

Drugs of abuse testing is, in some ways, an imperfect science. With new innovations developing within the industry almost annually, best-practices for drug testing have become muddled, varying sharply from lab to lab. One of the most common effects of an inefficient drug testing process, lengthy incubation times can have a significant negative impact on results, reliability, …

Precision medicine is quickly moving from the research phase to clinical application. The science of using genes, proteins, and environmental information to provide personalized patient treatment isn’t a new one, but technology is finally catching up to speculation. IMCS is a biotechnology company helping to advance the science of precision medicine. Our groundbreaking IMCStips are designed …

Testing for Opioid Use It’s no wonder so many businesses, governmental entities, and organizations are vested in more accurate testing for opioid use. The trouble with opioids is that they can be used both legally and illegally; for many, prescription painkillers act as a gateway to other, harder opioids like heroin. In 2015, nearly half …