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The development and evolution of biological AMS at Livermore: a perspective
1Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA.
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Biological accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) provides ultrasensitive carbon-14 isotopic analysis enabling a deeper understanding of human health concerns by enabling quantification of pharmacokinetics and other molecular endpoints directly in humans. It enables environmentally and human relevant studies of metabolic pathways through the use of very low concentrations of labeled metabolic substrates in cells and organisms. Here, we discuss why AMS is an important tool for the biosciences, the development and evolution of biological AMS at Livermore and discuss technical refinements that will improve the efficiency of operation for the measurement of ultra-trace levels of 14C, which, long term, will enable greater ease of use and sample throughput.
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