The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...

TESTA Analytical has published a new technical study that demonstrates the utility of its non-invasive liquid flowmeter for validating the performance of HPLC systems across a wide range of different solvents. HPLC separation protocols employ many different solvents to accommodate the unique properties of different analytes. Ensuring consistent elution profiles is a key requirement to ensure reproducible results...

In recent years, Second-Harmonic Generation (SHG) microscopy has established itself as the technique of choice for the study of crystallized biomolecules such as starch, collagen and myosin. Unlike fluorescence-microscopy, SHG microscopy does not involve the creation of excited electronic states, so cell viability issues associated with heating and photo-bleaching are reduced. The report describes typical results from collagen in liver tissue samples generated by SHG microscopy...

The Analytical Laboratory Robotics Topic group (working group) of euRobotics is proud to announce the release of the next iteration of the roadmap for Analytical Laboratory Robotics in Europe entitled the “Research roadmap for laboratory community-Automating discovery: high throughput experimentation, diagnostics and robotics/AI”. Robotics, and associated technologies such as computer vision, mechatronics and artificial intelligence are rapidly evolving....

INTEGRA Biosciences is excited to announce the release of a new eBook providing a complete guide to next generation sequencing (NGS). This free online resource explores the advantages and disadvantages of different sequencing methods, and provides a series of educational articles, application notes and testimonials explaining how INTEGRA Biosciences’ solutions can help to streamline workflows. It covers key subjects such as...

A successful speciality chromatography detector development needs a partner who can understand the specific chromatographic needs of the target application and transform these needs into a high-quality tailored solution. Drawing upon decades of chromatographic expertise and knowledge, TESTA Analytical Solutions has proven itself as a highly effective speciality Liquid Chromatography detector development and supply partner to a growing number of analytical and process instrumentation companies worldwide...

This handbook is the perfect companion on your way to trouble-free routine results. Its 40 pages are full of helpful tables, preventative measures and tips to eliminate unwanted effects on your analyses. The (U)HPLC Troubleshooting Guide provides an easy breakdown of possible solutions to the most common problems in analytical liquid chromatography. Take the first step towards a trouble-free routine and get your digital copy of this comprehensive guide...

Gilson has launched two new interactive versions of their Fluid News promotional brochures, packed with exclusive special offers, product highlights and resources to make lab life easier for scientists. Each interactive guide contains brand-new offers, including half-price consumables, 4 for 3 on their new personalisable MyPIPETMAN® Select, 40% off their rebranded PIPETMAN® range, and exclusive savings on PIPETMAX®, Gilson's automated liquid handling platform....

The Chief Executive of one of Britain’s leading tissue engineering companies has co-authored a book entitled Advances in Cultured Meat Technology that explores the potential of cultured meat production in solving food security challenges and helping to achieve climate targets. With the global population estimated to reach 9 billion by 2050, Professor Che Connon, Chief Executive of the pioneering UK-based clinical and cellular agriculture company 3D Bio-Tissues together with Professor Mark and Dr Chris Bryant...

Chromatographic purification on a research scale is a must-have in many areas such as academia and pharmaceutical research. However, this can be very time consuming. Therefore, effective development of the purification method is essential. These guidelines from YMC demonstrate the main steps for an effective purification method development...

Growing demand for analytical laboratory services (and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic) will see the industry grow globally to about $492 million by 2027. Batch Release Testing shows the biggest growth in the market, estimated to increase at 9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). To keep up with the expected demand over the next seven years, you’ll need to know all the latest techniques and analytical methods that could affect your SPE workflows. Here, Gilson discuss some of the latest considerations for your SPE processes...

Biotech Fluidics has published a practical review paper that demonstrates how its MarvelX™ and MarvelXACT™ high pressure fluidic connections enable users to achieve reliable, repeatable, and consistent UHPLC performance. In this paper, fluidic experts explore the connection challenges facing users of modern UHPLC instruments. One of the biggest challenges in designing high performance fluidic connections for UHPLC is ensuring a reliable seal at the bottom of the connection port...

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) has launched its latest Back2Basics magazine, featuring exclusive offers on essentials for your laboratory. The 2023 issue is now live, and SLS is working closely with a number of key suppliers to bring you the best deals in the market for selected laboratory products. In this issue, SLS has fantastic offers on selected lines from their own SLS Lab Pro, SLS Select and SLS Lab Basics brands alongside those from world-renowned manufacturers such as Eppendorf, IKA, Ohaus, Corning, Gilson, Thermo Scientific and many more...

AMSBIO has published a blog about Dr. Satoshi Okamoto’s groundbreaking research on the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived liver organoids, and their significant potential in clinical research trials. The primary objective of Dr. Okamoto's research program at the Yokohama City University Graduate School's Department of Regenerative Medicine was to achieve large-scale, stable production of clinical-grade liver organoids...

On January 1st 2023 the 11th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) took effect. In course of revision, it was harmonised with the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) so that the general chapter 2.2.46 on chromatographic separation techniques received an update. To keep you up to date on the permitted changes, YMC's technical experts have compiled for you these new rules in a helpful technical note, which lists all relevant allowed changes on one page...

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, is leading the way to help laboratories prepare for critical upgrades to comply with the new In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), and to clear up confusion for laboratories that will soon be governed by IVDR. A special resource guide has been created to assist labs at all stages of the IVDR marathon and includes eBooks, whitepapers, and Frequently Asked Questions...

INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the release of a new eBook providing a complete guide to ELISAs. This resource is relevant for users at all levels of expertise and experience, regardless of their specific application, and is completely free to download. The eBook contains plenty of in-depth educational articles, relevant app notes and user testimonials that will help readers understand all the details behind how ELISAs work...

A new product catalogue dedicated to precision liquid handling instruments has just been launched by Socorex, celebrating in 2023 60 years of successful business activity. The document provides researchers with a comprehensive view over Socorex manufacturing programme consisting in manual and electronic micropipettes, pipette tips, dispensers, repeaters, syringes and pipette controllers...

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) today, contract research and scientific consultancy organization Broughton has released a whitepaper. Based on the experiences of five of its female scientists, the roundtable discussion shares their career journeys, gives behind the scenes access to what a career in science really looks like, and busts common myths. The whitepaper can be accessed here...