CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH

Chromaceutical's scientists have a spirit of inquiry, creativity and originality that drives future company goals quite apart from quality contract and service work. The design and implementation of new strategies to meet unique problems are always matters of active consideration and study. Some current areas are outlined below. All are matters of ongoing development.

Areas of recent and ongoing research include:

• Hematinic characterization and standardized methods
• Picogram forensic detection and characterization of gun-powder residues and explosion byproducts
• Idiopathic Parkinson's disease and dysfunctional cerebrovascular circulation enhanced by dietary factors
• Technologies for the control of Listeria growth
• Ophthalmic protective fluids
• Vitamin B-12 biochemistry and analysis
• Performance studies for nonthermal pasteurization/sterilization technologies including food irradiation