Researchers from the Ebisuya Group at EMBL Barcelona have used an unprecedented stem cell zoo to compare six different mammalian species and their developmental time. In humans, pregnancy lasts around nine months. In mice, only 20 days, and in rhinoceroses, as long as 17 months. Although many mammalian species go through the same stages during embryo development, the speed of development differs substantially across animals...
The Center for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT) in Louisiana, USA, is using INTEGRA Biosciences’ liquid handling solutions for COVID-19 testing and viral genomics studies. These products have streamlined the center’s sample transfer protocols, leading to shorter turnaround times and supporting vital research into the prevention and control of viral respiratory diseases. The CEVT was established in March 2020 to address the urgent testing needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Technological market leader in ultra-high-speed imaging - Specialised Imaging Ltd. will celebrate 20 years in business during July 2023. In 2003, Specialised Imaging Ltd. embarked on a journey to bring new innovations to ultra-high-speed imaging instruments and to create systems that are more intuitive to the user and offer a world class level of reliability and support...
VitaDAO, the global community accelerating research and development in longevity science, is pleased to announce the launch of the VITA-FAST tokens. This marks the first-ever opportunity for token holders to directly influence longevity research, setting a new precedent in the field of decentralized science (DeSci). The VITA-FAST tokens, which allow holders to make decisions on IP licensing, set experiment priorities, and govern research on autophagy, have been met with overwhelming interest...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and ZEISS have entered a long-term strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to close the gap between early-stage imaging technology development and its application in life science research. Through this collaborative approach, users of the EMBL Imaging Centre and related EMBL imaging services will have access to the latest microscopy technologies and expertise from ZEISS...
LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG is working with the Institute for Drive Technology (IAA) at the University Aalen to develop a PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) system for AI-based status monitoring of constant temperature equipment at automotive test stations. The project has received 424,000 euros in financial support from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism through the InvestBW funding program...
The Mirage 2D barcode reader from Ziath has been optimized for reading Individual Access 2D coded PCR plates from 4titude, both part of Azenta Life Sciences, Burlington, MA. The Individual Access PCR plate is part of the acclaimed Framestar range from 4titude which combines the rigidity of a polycarbonate frame with the excellent thermal transfer properties of polypropylene in each thermal cycler well...
Agilent Technologies Inc.,has announced the receipt of three 2023 Scientists’ Choice Awards; Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2022, Analytical Science Video of the Year, Analytical Science Customer Service of the Year, and a Platinum Seal of Quality for their entire analytical HPLC systems. Announced on June 6th, 2023, at ASMS, these Scientists’ Choice Awards recognize the world’s most innovative and effective analytical science technologies, solutions, and focus on customers...
For over 60 years, Gilson has prioritized accuracy, precision, and reliability when creating pipettes. Our pipettes are renowned worldwide as a standard in pipetting and have become an iconic tool in laboratories. None more so than the legendary PIPETMAN Classic, which has served as a trusted companion for scientists across the globe for decades. However, as technology advances, our scientific instruments must also evolve. That's why we said goodbye to the iconic PIPETMAN Classic earlier this year and welcomed its successor, the PIPETMAN...
TESTA Analytical has published a study that demonstrates how their Solvent Line Monitor is a valuable monitoring device for safeguarding HPLC, flow chemistry or liquid dosing systems from the many problems caused by undissolved gas bubbles. Dissolved gas is known to impact the performance of peristaltic pumps. A common solution to address this problem with HPLC system, is to use a vacuum degasser on the inlet side of the pump...
The Life Sciences Company based on the University of Southampton Science Park in Hampshire, has announced the winners of this year’s Helix Sustainability Awards. The awards are in their sixth year and celebrate the sustainability efforts made by leading academic, clinical, and commercial customers in the Life Sciences Sector. Helix is an onsite RFID (Radio Frequency ID) laboratory product storage system, used to support scientists with their research...
Biotech Fluidics has developed low volume online degassing modules for micro- and nanofluidic systems used for life science applications including dispensing, diagnostics, drug screening, nucleic acid sequencing and tissue culture. In most micro- and nanofluidic systems, the formation and accumulation of air or gas bubbles can be severely detrimental to their operation. Once a bubble is generated, it is also extremely difficult to remove...
In collaboration with single cell genomics company, Honeycomb Biotechnologies, Revvity announced the launch of a suite of new solutions and services that expand the frontiers of single cell biology: the HIVE™ CLX Single-Cell RNAseq Solution, BeeNetPLUS analysis workflow, and for single cell researchers based in the United States, a new HIVE CLX Service offering...
PEAK Scientific have introduced the latest addition to their range of nitrogen gas generation solutions with the release of the Corona 1010A. Designed by PEAK to meet the requirements of Corona charged aerosol detectors, the Corona 1010A delivers a high-purity, filtered nitrogen supply for applications requiring flows of up to 5 litres per minute at pressures up to 80psi...
SEC is a suitable method for the analysis of long chain oligonucleotides with length up to 200mer. The choice of the optimal pore size is crucial for the success of the method. In this Application Note, analyses of oligonucleotides of various lengths are described and a selection guide for columns for different DNA is discussed - a practical addition to your local application database...
Synexa Life Sciences, a specialist biomarker and bioanalysis service provider, announces its membership in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Central Lab Network (CLN). This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in Synexa's commitment to global health security and its dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation in epidemic preparedness and response...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, is expanding production capacity for highly-purified reagents at its site in Nantong, China, a major transportation hub in the Yangtze River Delta region. The approximate € 70 million investment will allow the large-scale manufacturing of high-purity reagents for quality control and testing for biopharma customers, increasing annual output by several thousand tons...
Revvity, Inc. has announced the launch of its Signals Research Suite, a unified, cloud-native SaaS platform that drives scientific collaboration across R&D disciplines from drug discovery to specialty chemicals material development. The new solution from Revvity Signals Software, the software and informatics arm of Revvity, is available worldwide. It integrates the Revvity Signals Notebook, VitroVivo and Inventa applications into a single, robust solution that supports the entire drug development process...
OGT, a Sysmex Group Company and leading global provider of clinical research and diagnostic solutions,announces a new commercial partnership with Applied Spectral Imaging (ASI), a global leader in advanced biomedical imaging with a comprehensive product portfolio for karyotyping, H&E, IHC and FISH analysis. The agreement will grant OGT rights to market ASI’s proprietary cytogenetic imaging and analysis solutions in Great Britain...
Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 12 of Aivia, its flagship AI image analysis software. Aivia 12 incorporates the Cellpose deep learning model to tackle dense neuron images, improving soma detection by as much as 46%. This release also streamlines AI-enabled 3D tracing of Golgi-stained images using new updates to the neuron analysis workflow. Neuroscientists can now harness the power of AI with little or no AI training to study neuronal morphology...
The UK’s science minister has praised a decade of growth at Discovery Park, the leading science and innovation campus in Sandwich, Kent. The ministerial vote of confidence coincided with the Innovation Summit, which attracted more than 300 industry professionals from across the UK, from science, technology, and engineering businesses, plus education, finance and government. Minister of State at the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, George Freeman MP said...
Do you have a stunning microscopy image that you would like to showcase in the next ibidi calendar? Then enter your image in the ibidi contest today! The winners will receive 3 free calendars and their image featured on the ibidi website. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2023. The winners will be selected in September...