Horizon Discovery, a PerkinElmer, Inc. company, announce that its gene editing and modulation portfolio is expanding to include a new family of CRISPR modulation (CRISPRmod) reagents for CRISPR interference (CRISPRi). CRISPRi enables scientists to better understand the biological pathways, processes and pathologies of disease by repressing genes at the transcriptional level, ultimately leading to new therapeutic approaches....
Agilent Technologies Inc. announces that Octagon Therapeutics has been awarded an Agilent Golden Ticket at LabCentral. The Golden Ticket was presented to Octagon during a virtual online event on March 24 and provides funding for one scientist’s lab bench space for a year, including the benefit of LabCentral's shared infrastructure and services. The three semi-finalists, Octagon Therapeutics, Rizana Therapeutics, and Nuakea Therapeutics presented compelling and innovative research propositions...
Science communications company Cactus Communications has released its report on the largest and most diverse global mental health survey in the scientific research community. The survey gathered responses from over 13,000 participants in seven languages, with strong representation from the top-ten research-producing countries. Notably, 43 per cent of respondents to CACTUS’ survey said their organisation does not have effective policies for supporting a good-work life balance and this negatively effects their mental health...
BioChromato Inc. has published an interview with the Institute of Analytical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Fukuoka (Fukuoka, Japan) that explains how a Smart Evaporator C10 has enabled them to concentrate amino acids, without denaturation, such that they can be detected by LC/MS/MS. Researchers at the Institute of Analytical Sciences conducting fundamental metabolomics research on the state of cultured cells, wished to measure amino acids produced in their cell culture medium....
Ziath has posted a new video that provides an easy-to-follow guide to assist scientists and technicians scanning and decoding sample tube racks direct from low temperature storage, especially when withdrawn from vapour phase liquid nitrogen tanks. The remove ice, blotting and scanning protocol is demonstrated to take less than 30 seconds per rack...
Avacta Group plc, the developer of innovative cancer therapies and diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a global distribution agreement with ABCAM plc (AIM: ABC; NASDAQ: ABCM) to sell the Group’s recently developed SARS-CoV-2 research ELISA Affimer® reagents...
Mologic, a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies, has announced its rapid antigen self-test for COVID-19 has been selected by the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADxSM) initiative launched by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The initiative aims to speed innovation in the development, commercialisation, and implementation of technologies for COVID-19 testing....
Get reliable and repeatable cleaning results with Getinge Lancer Ultima Laboratory Washers. The glassware washer/dryer range includes three undercounter and six freestanding models to accommodate your lab’s unique needs. Maximise cleaning performance while minimising costs and environmental impact with efficient use of water, detergents and rinsing agents....
With the release of ZEISS Axioscan 7, ZEISS presents its next-generation slide scanner for the automated digitization of microscopy samples. Following its successful predecessor ZEISS Axio Scan.Z1, ZEISS Axioscan 7 provides significant improvements in almost every aspect: a new acquisition engine for higher scan speeds, a broader range of imaging modes for more application flexibility...
Intravacc, a global leader in translational research and development of viral and bacterial vaccines, has announced that it has obtained positive preclinical results for its SARS-CoV-2 Outer Membrane Vesicle (OMV) based recombinant Spike protein (rSp) candidate nose spray vaccine. For the preclinical study four groups of mice and four groups of hamsters received two intranasal immunizations on day one and day 21...
Municipal utility laboratories, contract testing laboratories, and local or regional governing agencies performing water testing can now benefit from a new, validated application workflow using ion chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (IC-MS/MS) to achieve haloacetic acid (HAA) analysis in drinking water in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 557 (EPA 557).
Eppendorf continues to follow the path of sustainability by re-designing the CryoCube F570 (all voltages). The well-known standard-sized ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer is now completely equipped with future-proof green cooling liquids and green insulation foam as well as better performance. By combining longevity and quality with sustainability aspects, the CryoCube F570...
Blood testing is ideal for a wide range of analytes, but it has limitations for hormone analysis. In Canada, FLUIDS iQ has turned to saliva as an alternative test matrix, which is proving an excellent choice for measuring the bioavailability of a range of hormones in the wellness arena. Blood has long been considered the ‘go to’ medium for a range of diagnostic tests, with saliva testing....
Malvern Panalytical introduces Smart Manager, one of the new Smart Solutions in the Connected World, a cloud based ‘control room’ that connects and monitors all Zetium and Axios-mAX XRF systems. It will give customers a clear picture of both the real-time utilization and health of their instruments, wherever they are in the world....
10x Genomics, Inc. has announced the launch of its Chromium Single Cell Gene Expression Low Throughput (LT) Kit, a new offering designed to put the power of single cell analysis within the reach of more scientists than ever before. The new LT Kit reduces the startup cost for a single experiment, enabling a broader base of scientists to conduct single cell analysis....
EUROIMMUN, a PerkinElmer, Inc. Company, has announced the launch of the SARS-CoV-2 NeutraLISA™ assay, a surrogate neutralization test intended for the detection of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen causing COVID-19. The CE marked assay adds to the Company’s broad portfolio of COVID-19 diagnostics and is currently available in more than 30 countries that accept the CE mark...
Aber Instruments (Aber), a world-leading manufacturer of on-line biomass monitoring technology, is delighted to announce its new Futura neotf single-use biomass sensor is available. The new sensor designed for easy integration with Thermo Scientific (Thermo) single-use bioreactors allows accurate process fingerprinting for on-line monitoring and control of cell culture, making it ideal for supporting seamless scale-up with biologics and vaccine manufacturing...
LGC has released ACCURUN® SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reference Material Kit, a new quality measurement tool to support SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing. It is formulated for use with test methods that detect the nucleocapsid (NP) protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus – the target for the majority of the SARS-CoV-2 antigen assays currently on the market...
The semi-automated Exoid device uses new-generation Tunable Resistive Pulse Sensing (TRPS) technology, enabling the measurement of complex nanoparticle size, concentration, and charge – with unparalleled precision and accuracy. Izon Science Ltd announced the worldwide launch of its latest nanoparticle measurement device, the Exoid...
Lab technicians and clinicians are on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With the realities of more infections putting governments, health agencies, and the scientific community under additional pressure, ensuring the safety of skilled resources at all times should be a priority for principal investigators and lab managers...
Porvair Sciences has launched its new generation Ultravap® Levante nitrogen blowdown sample evaporator. The second generation system offers the many benefits associated with Porvair's flagship evaporator, the Ultravap® Mistral, in an affordable, easy-to-use package. This state-of-the-art single microplate evaporator is designed to meet the current needs of most chromatography laboratories...
Following the BBC Panorama’s undercover investigation into a COVID-19 lighthouse laboratory, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) reiterates the need for more HCPC registered staff and UKAS accreditation in these laboratories. From the outset of the pandemic, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has emphasised the fact that “high quality staff deliver high quality services...