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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 30/09/2026

On the front cover of issue 19 of ‪Analyst: Light-triggered, contactless microfluidic actuation via photothermal gas generation for molecular diagnostics. Woo Ri Chae & Nae Yoon Lee. pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 17/09/2026

On the front cover of issue 18 of ‪Analyst: Bridging electrochemical performance and affordability: the challenges in characterizing emergent low-cost electrochemical sensors. Thiago R.L.C. Paixão et al. pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 25/08/2026

In the latest issue of Analyst: Rapid assessment of intracellular lipid using a dissolvable fluorescent sensing layer for single-cell, population-level monitoring. Christina M. McGraw et al @christinamcgraw.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

Visual abstract. Intracellular composition can be quantified by combining a dissolvable fluorescent sensing layer with an AI-based computer-vision model, revealing biological heterogeneity and temporal responses not detectable with extraction-based assays.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 25/08/2026

📢 Open call in Analyst: Multimodal Imaging We welcome research, methods, perspectives, and reviews advancing multimodal imaging technologies and integrated workflows that enhance sample characterisation and interpretation. 📅Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 🔗Learn more: www.rsc.org/publishing/j...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 25/08/2026

On the front cover of issue 17 of ‪Analyst: IrTMes – a stable SABRE catalyst for the hyperpolarization of [1-13C]-pyruvate. #OpenAccess from Jakoba Wacker, Jan G. Korvink & Sören Lehmkuhl @kit.edu Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 11/08/2026

On the back cover of issue 16 of ‪Analyst: Leveraging image processing techniques to visualize sub-cellular domains in optical photothermal infrared imaging. #OpenAccess from Georg Ramer et al @tuwien.at Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 11/08/2026

On the front cover of issue 16 of ‪Analyst: Microfluidic systems integrated with organic field-effect transistors: architectures, sensing interfaces, and real-time chemical monitoring. Yui Sasaki & Tsuyoshi Minami pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 29/07/2026

In the latest issue of ‪Analyst: Detection of H5 subtype avian influenza virus in avian oropharyngeal swab samples using a microfluidic non-competitive fluorescence polarization immunoassay. #OpenAccess from Manabu Tokeshi et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

A microfluidic device-based fluorescence polarization immunoassay enables the detection of H5 subtype avian influenza viruses in avian oropharyngeal swab samples.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 16/07/2026

In the latest issue of Analyst: The non-linear effects of the number of stochastic single-molecule adsorption events on ensemble elution profiles. #OpenAccess from Lydia Kisley et al @lydia-kisley.bsky.social @physicscwru.bsky.social Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

Visual Abstract for https://doi.org/10.1039/d6an00199h. The stochastic model of chromatography mathematically links microscopic, molecular adsorption times to chromatographic elution. The nonlinear effects of the number of adsorption events and number of modeling points on elution profiles are explored.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 15/07/2026

On the front cover of issue 14 of ‪Analyst: Hydropyrolysis: towards fluorescence-free Raman spectroscopy analysis of internal diesel injector deposits. #OpenAccess from Jim Barker et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

front cover of issue 14 of ‪Analyst: Analysis of internal diesel injector deposits

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 09/07/2026

In the latest issue of ‪Analyst: Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing in bloodstream infections: current landscape and emerging technologies. #OpenAccess from Douglas B. Kell et al @dbkell.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

Visual abstract. Emerging rapid AST platforms for bloodstream infections aim to provide susceptibility results within hours, but sample preparation and organism–antibiotic coverage remain major challenges to routine clinical adoption.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 08/07/2026

In the latest issue of ‪Analyst: Structure-aware fragment assignment for interpreting tandem mass spectrometry of modified and cyclic peptides. #OpenAccess from C. Steuer et al #MassSpec @ethz.ch Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

Visual abstract. Cyclized or chemically modified peptidomimetics challenge MS/MS interpretation because fragmentation extends beyond canonical backbone cleavages or needs multiple bond breaks to yield sequence-informative ions.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 06/07/2026

In the latest issue of ‪Analyst: A portable acoustic biosensing platform combined with paper-based capillary fluidics for the rapid detection of antibodies in serum. Electra Gizeli et al @gizeligroup.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social @forth-ite.bsky.social Read now: pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

Visual abstract for https://doi.org/10.1039/d6an00114a. We report the development of a sensitive biosensing platform based on a shear-horizontal surface acoustic wave (SH-SAW) device and paper fluidics, with the potential to be used outside centralized laboratory settings.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 02/07/2026

On the inside front cover of issue 13 of ‪Analyst: Polarization–preservation analysis for robust reflection-mode optical glucose sensing in turbid media. Hsin-Yi Hsieh et al. pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

inside front cover of issue 13 of ‪Analyst: Circular polarization-preserving optical sensing in turbid phantoms for future non-invasive glucose monitoring.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 01/07/2026

On the front cover of issue 13 of ‪Analyst: Fluorous nanoemulsion optodes with Förster resonance energy transfer-based fluorescence amplification toward highly-sensitive and selective detection of perfluorooctanesulfonate #OpenAccess from Hideaki Hisamoto et al. pubs.rsc.org/an/article/d...

front cover of issue 13 of ‪Analyst: Molecules over water against mountains and a farm in the background

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 17/06/2026

On the inside front cover of issue 12 of ‪Analyst: Applying systems thinking to analytical system development for managing the antimicrobial resistance crisis. #OpenAccess from R. Stephen Brown, Zhe She et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 16/06/2026

On the front cover of issue 12 of ‪Analyst: Biochemical composition of prostate core-needle biopsies before and after a single fraction of 13.5 Gy: a Raman spectroscopy-based study. #OpenAccess from Andrew Jirasek et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 12 of ‪Analyst: Laser beam firing into clinical sample with spectra emerging

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 05/06/2026

On the inside front cover of issue 11 of ‪Analyst: Exploring the role of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices in salivary diagnostics: from concept to clinical applications. Wendell K. T. Coltro et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

inside front cover of issue 11 of ‪Analyst: Diagram of clinical devices for saliva testing

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 04/06/2026

On the front cover of issue 11 of ‪Analyst: Deep profiling of porcine brain gangliosides enabled by TiO2 magnetic nanoparticle-based enrichment and advanced lipidomic analysis. Yichun Wang & Yu Xia pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 11 of ‪Analyst: A nanoparticle surrounded by molecules against a blue background

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 28/05/2026

Last chance to register for the Analyst 150th Anniversary Symposium! Registration closes Monday 1st June. Register here: www.rsc.org/events/find-...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 20/05/2026

On the inside front cover of issue 10 of ‪Analyst: Portable and point-of-care molecular detection of pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp. Nae Yoon Lee et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

inside front cover of issue 10 of ‪Analyst: Shrimps over hands and water next to a detection system

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 19/05/2026

On the front cover of issue 10 of ‪Analyst: Separating O-desmethylvenlafaxine and tramadol enantiomers using two-dimensional chiral LC × DMS mass spectrometry. #OpenAccess from W. Scott Hopkins et al @uwaterloo.ca Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 10 of ‪Analyst: Chemical structure reflected in mirror

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 06/05/2026

On the front cover of issue 9 of ‪Analyst: Chaperone polymer-enhanced microRNA sensing on a surface-functionalised power-free microchip. Ryo Ishihara, Atsushi Maruyama et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 9 of ‪Analyst: Dropper over a plastic chip for MicroRNA Sensing

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 05/05/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Analyst 150th anniversary symposium. Early registration closes on 11 May - secure your place now to save up to 20%. Register now: rsc.li/Analyst-150

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 22/04/2026

On the inside front cover of issue 8 of ‪Analyst: Pinched-flow fractionation-based extracellular vesicle isolation by ExoFAST and its analytical benchmarking with commercial technologies. Hun Seok Lee, Young Kee Shin et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

inside front cover of issue 8 of ‪Analyst: Multi-channel microfluidic device with green and orange analytes

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 21/04/2026

On the front cover of issue 8 of ‪Analyst: Self-protected circular DNAzyme for integrated enrichment and quantification of small extracellular vesicles. Zheng Chen, Zhizeng Wang, Xiaohui Chen, Yang Luo et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 8 of ‪Analyst: A smart self-protected DNAzyme walker that enables the rapid, specific and simultaneous isolation and quantification of sEVs

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 26/03/2026

The @analyst.rsc.org Emerging Investigator Lectureship is opening for nominations soon. Be sure to share and send us your nominations by 30th June 2026! www.rsc.org/standards-an...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 19/03/2026

Join us at Burlington House on 16th June for our Analyst 150th Anniversary Symposium! Hear from our Analyst Editorial Board members on a range of analytical chemistry topics. 📅 Register by 1st June www.rsc.org/events/detai...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 17/03/2026

On the front cover of issue 6 of ‪Analyst: Deterministic droplet-based co-encapsulation of single cells through inertial and hydrodynamic focusing. #OpenAccess from Byeong-Ui Moon. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 03/03/2026

On our front cover: Förster resonance energy transfer-based anion-responsive nanoemulsion optodes: the importance of fluorescent dye liquid lipophilicity and ionophore–dye interaction for stable and background-free anion response #OpenAccess from Hideaki Hisamoto et al pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 17/02/2026

On the front cover of issue 4 of ‪Analyst: Diffusion kinetics of volatile organic compounds monitored by nanohole surface plasmonics. #OpenAccess from Hans-Peter Loock et al @hploock.bsky.social @uvic.ca Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 4 of ‪Analyst: Light changing colour when traversing a nanostructured material

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 17/02/2026

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous #YearOfTheHorse🐎 🎆 To celebrate we’d like to share some of our most popular 2025 articles by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year 👇 pubs.rsc.org/en/Journals/...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 12/02/2026

Check out Analyst's 150th Anniversary Collection: Separation Science 🔬 guest edited by Leon Barron, Brett Paull, and Lihua Zhang. 🔗Explore the collection: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... 🔗Read the editorial: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 14/01/2026

Analyst and Analytical Methods are proud to support the Emerging Analytical Professionals (EAP) Conference 2026, run by the The Analytical Science Network (ASN) ✨ More details on this year's flagship event for early-career analytical scientists are as below👇:

A poster promoting the Emerging Analytical Professionals (EAP) Conference 2026 run by The Analytical Science Network (ASN), on the 8-10 May 2026.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 06/01/2026

On the front cover of issue 1 of ‪Analyst: H2O2-free colorimetric sensing platform of Mn-doped carbon dots with oxidase-mimetic activity for the detection of glutathione in liver disease serum. Xianwei Zuo, Haitao Yu et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 02/12/2025

On the front cover of issue 24 of ‪Analyst: Utilizing quantum fingerprints in plant cells to evaluate plant productivity. #OpenAccess from Tim Thomay et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 18/11/2025

On the front cover of issue 23 of ‪Analyst: Global analysis of sedimentation velocity data sets from multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifugation experiments using enhanced regularisation techniques. #OpenAccess from Johannes Walter et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 23 of ‪Analyst: Particles sedimenting in an analytical ultracentrifuge for multidimensional property characterisation

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 04/11/2025

On the front cover of issue 22 of ‪Analyst: High-sensitivity SpectroChip-integrated LFIA platform for rapid point-of-care quantification of cardiovascular biomarkers. Cheng-Hao Ko and Wei-Yi Kong. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 31/10/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Flavio Antonio Franchina fraflantonio.bsky.social (University of Ferrara, Italy) to the Analyst Advisory Board! 👏 Flavio brings expertise in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and their applications in specialized metabolites and emerging contaminants. Welcome Flavio! 🎉

Advisory board member promo for Flavio Franchina

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 21/10/2025

On the front cover of issue 21 of ‪Analyst: Establishing a universal dry etching methodology to unveil the nanoscale crystalline structure of fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites via scanning electron microscopy. #OpenAccess from Yuki Yoshida et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 08/10/2025

In honour of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry, we’ve curated a collection of impactful articles from across RSC journals on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) 🏆 Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

Promotional graphic with text reading: Celebrating the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 23/09/2025

On the front cover of issue 19 of ‪Analyst: A LEGO®-inspired pipette-free approach for a fully-integrated molecular diagnostic kit isothermally operated at near body temperature for the detection of antibacterial resistance. Nae Yoon Lee et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 19 of ‪Analyst. Bacteria, atoms, and diagnostic kit on a pink, purple, and blue background. The image was illustrated by Hyunji Lee.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 09/09/2025

On the front cover of issue 18 of ‪Analyst: Unraveling the stability and specific electrochemical sensing of lead ions using copper nanoclusters on sulfur and nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots. Sandhya K. Y. et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 18 of ‪Analyst. Image: Structure surrounded by lead ions on a rainbow background.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 19/08/2025

On the front cover of issue 17 of ‪Analyst. Label-free diagnosis of lung cancer by Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy coupled with domain adversarial learning. Haitang Yang, Chongzhao Wu et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 17 of ‪@analyst.rsc.org. Futuristic image featuring neon lights, a computer, a fingerprint, molecules, and lung tissue.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 04/08/2025

On the front cover of issue 16 of ‪Analyst. Unusual response behavior of ion exchange-based potassium ion-selective nano-optodes based on bis(crown ether) neutral ionophores and a cationic solvatochromic dye. #OpenAccess from Hideaki Hisamoto et al. Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 16 of ‪Analyst. Image shows molecules on a blue graph background.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 23/07/2025

On the front cover of issue 15 of @analyst.rsc.org: Electroanalysis of meat discoloration: beef sarcoplasm extract with storage time. #OpenAccess from Ranjith Ramanathan, Sadagopan Krishnan et al @okstate.edu Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 15 of @analyst.rsc.org. Image shows molecules and structures surrounded by food and signals with a light blue background.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 07/07/2025

Benchmarking TERS and TEPL probes: towards a reference sample for quantification of near-field enhancement factors in gap and non-gap modes. #OpenAccess from James Kerfoot, Graham A. Rance, Michael W. George et al @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @uni-kiel.de ‪‪ Read now: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

On the front cover of issue 14 of ‪@analyst.rsc.org. Image shows tip of a probe touching a sheet of atoms with a landscape background featuring pyramid-like structure

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 24/06/2025

On the front cover of issue 13 of ‪@analyst.rsc.org‬: Rapid detection of multiple gas mixtures and evaluation of harmful gas removal efficiency in a deck decompression chamber using dynamic switching mass spectrometry. Lei Zhao, Shifeng Wang, Chengyin Shen et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 13 of ‪@analyst.rsc.org. Image shows molecules travelling down a road system as an analogy for particle acceleration in a mass spectrometer on a blue background.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 10/06/2025

On the front cover of issue 12 of ‪Analyst. A multi-modal mass spectrometry approach for the detection and mapping of date rape drugs in fingermarks. #OpenAccess from R. Krishna, S. Francese et al. @simonafrancese.bsky.social. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #MassSpec

Front cover of issue 12 of ‪‪@analyst.rsc.org. Black image with beams being fired at a tube and a beam passing to a fingerprint surrounded by molecules in red and green.

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Analyst @analyst.rsc.org · 28/05/2025

On the front cover of issue 11 of @analyst.rsc.org: High-sensitivity differential scanning calorimetry using a MEMS thermopile chip for analyzing polymer crystallization. Xinxin Li, Pengcheng Xu et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Front cover of issue 11 of @analyst.rsc.org. Image shows a chip with a cube crystal at its centre with a signal in the background.

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