Sherwood Scientific's Mk1 and Auto Magnetic Susceptibility Balances are utilised for detecting and quantifying the magnetic properties of gases, liquids and solids. The Mk 1 balance adheres closely to the Late Professor Evans' original design, whilst the MSB AUTO is a microprocessor controlled balance. Improved sensitivity, versatility and overall performance make it ideally suited to new applications in the research laboratory and industrial quality control...
The set-up of many critical research and development laboratories may require a sterile path in an out of the working area. There may be air locks for staff to pass through, extracting, cleanings and renewing the air, a system in operation where high-risk conditions are the norm, such as a containment suite. In a similar manner, some laboratories need to have a secure, clean exit path for its waste so that it can be safely discarded...
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the dangers of misinformation in the science industry. This phenomenon has been amplified with the popularity of forums and platforms that act as news distribution networks without a filter or editorial oversight. Here Aleiya Lonsdale, Head of Event at the largest laboratory event in the UK, Lab Innovations 2022, discusses how the lab community has tried to hold back against the tide of scientific misinformation.
Shimadzu, a global thought leader in analytical instrumentation, is introducing the LCMS-9050 Q-TOF mass spectrometer. It features the fastest and most sensitive quadrupole technology with TOF architecture to date. Its main characteristics can be summed up in three words: Accuracy, Acceleration and Accommodation of customers’ needs. Users will experience trusted mass accuracy stability and increased availability and throughput on the system...
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has expressed disappointment that NICE has confirmed its decision not to recommend olaparib for previously treated, hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer. NICE’s decision means that men in England and Wales with prostate cancer will miss out on a highly innovative treatment option. It puts the NHS in England and Wales out of step with Scotland, where olaparib was approved last year for the treatment of prostate cancers with faulty DNA repair genes...
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your laboratory chemical needs? Look no further than Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). SLS are the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory chemicals, and they offer an extensive range of products from the world's most respected manufacturers. This means you can avoid the hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers and deliveries by simply ordering everything you need from SLS in one go...
Plant-derived ring peptide and its variants show anti-tumor activity against lymphoma cells. Oncological study with participation of KL Krems. An Austrian study demonstrates an anti-tumor effect of certain nature-derived cyclic peptides. The study, which has now been published internationally, not only demonstrates the inhibition of cell division by these peptides, but even their ability to cause cell death of cancer cells...
Huber Ministats are the world's smallest cooling circulators. Thanks to their compact dimensions, the units can be operated in very confined spaces, for example in a laboratory fume cupboard or inside a technical plant. Despite their minimal size, the systems are extensively equipped and offer sufficient performance for temperature control of photometers, refractometers, viscometers, distillation apparatuses, reaction tubes and mini-plants....
The CondenSyn waterless condenser from Asynt has been widely adopted by the Technicians Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) operating within the Biomolecular Science and Medicinal Chemistry Division at Nottingham University (UK) as part of their drive to make teaching and research greener. Lee Hibbett, a founder member of the TSWG, said "Water condensers have been used in our scientific labs for decades for refluxing reactions at elevated temperature and preventing evaporation of the solvent....
Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. have announced a 40 million Australian dollar (US $27.8 million) partnership that will leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions. The three-year partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to conserving marine biodiversity and understanding the changing marine ecosystems on which people and national economies depend...
Modified version of herpes simplex virus shows promise against range of advanced cancers in early trial results A new genetically engineered virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced cancers in initial findings from a phase I trial. Researchers found that RP2 – a modified version of the herpes simplex virus – showed signs of effectiveness in a quarter of patients with a range of advanced cancers...
CloudLIMS, a leading SaaS company offering secure, configurable, high-quality lab informatics solutions, proudly announces that it has completed the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) Type II audit. An independent, third-party Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm carried out the SOC 2 Type II audit at CloudLIMS. The third-party approval stamps our continued commitment to offer a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with the best information security offered in the industry...
As a pioneer in the industry, FRITSCH have poured 35 years of experience in particle sizing technology into the new FRITSCH Technology Centre for Particle Sizing, combining it with the latest high-end technology. Covering an area of 240 m2 on three floors, the new building at the FRITSCH headquarters in Idar-Oberstein/Germany offers plenty of room for the entire FRITSCH particle sizing team, bringing together development and application technology...
The Ziath Uno is a rugged single tube reader featuring a high-resolution camera with super-fast electronics capable of reading 2D barcodes from any currently available tube on the market including 384-well tubes. Simply hold your tube to the scanner window and the code is instantly displayed. Affordably priced, this ultra compact reader can be supplied with optional cryoprotection to enable trouble-free scanning of tubes taken straight from cold storage...
Unlike traditional loose-packed Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) methods, Microlute CP SPE 96-well microplates and cartridges are based upon a solid interconnected network of evenly distributed pores combined with novel retentive media. This unique design enhances the flow-through of samples to maximise interactions between analytes and the solid phase to deliver unmatched reproducible SPE products that excel in terms of performance, cleanliness, and sensitivity...
Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, announced the latest results from its ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool at the 20th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Digital Pathology. The results show the diagnostic tool in development succeeded in expanding its AI detection to seven types of gastric cancer, highlighting its versatility for a range of pathology applications....
The Solvent Line Monitor from TESTA Analytical is a true plug-and-play addition to any HPLC system designed to detect when one or more of its pump solvent reservoirs are empty and automatically shut-off the system. Modern chromatography systems often include automation enabling them to achieve a high sample throughput which was unthinkable just a few years ago. This has led to many organizations reducing the number of lab personnel trained to run HPLC systems....
Merck, a leading science and technology company, strengthens its manufacturing capabilities for single-use assemblies, a key technology for the production of Covid-19 vaccines and other lifesaving therapies, by investing more than € 130 million in Molsheim, France. The investment is the largest ever in the 50-year history of the site and will create more than 800 jobs by the end of 2028...
Molnupiravir (Lagevrio®) is an antiviral medication to treat mild to medium COVID-19 infection. Molnupiravir is actually a prodrug of the active substrate N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC), a synthetic ribonucleoside analogue. The treatment leads to the introduction of copying errors during viral RNA replication and by this inhibits the viral reproduction. This new Application Note demonstrates how molnupiravir and its active agent β-d-N4-hydroxycytidine can be separated by using a YMC-Triart C18 UHPLC column...
At the start of July 2022, The NHS became the first health system to embed net zero into legislation. However, its goal of achieving net zero by 2040 is challenging when every stage of the pharmaceutical supply chain has a carbon footprint, from packaging pills to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development. Here Aleiya Lonsdale, Head of Event, at the UK’s largest laboratory trade show Lab Innovations, explains how pharmaceutical companies in the UK can do their part to help reach this goal....
INTEGRA Biosciences has developed the WELLJET family of dispensers to reduce running costs, increase productivity and provide longer walk-away times for bulk microplate filling and reagent dispensing. Available with or without an automated plate stacker, the WELLJET uses the innovative EasySnap™ dispensing cassette to provide accurate and precise hands-free filling of plates ranging from six to 1536 wells – as well as deep well plates and tube racks in plate format – for a wide range of applications.
Ziath announce the launch of the Mohawk 48 tube selector and picker. Designed to select and pick wide, heavy, or tall tubes - this new system is perfect for retrieving individual whole tissue samples from storage. The Mohawk 48 uses forty-eight solenoid pins to enable a specific frozen or thawed sample tube to be raised and selected when a 48-position tube rack is presented according to a pick list from Excel or a LIMS system...
Sherwood Scientific's Mk1 and Auto Magnetic Susceptibility Balances are utilised for detecting and quantifying the magnetic properties of gases, liquids and solids. The Mk 1 balance adheres closely to the Late Professor Evans' original design, whilst the MSB AUTO is a microprocessor controlled balance. Improved sensitivity, versatility and overall performance make it ideally suited to new applications in the research laboratory and industrial quality control...
The set-up of many critical research and development laboratories may require a sterile path in an out of the working area. There may be air locks for staff to pass through, extracting, cleanings and renewing the air, a system in operation where high-risk conditions are the norm, such as a containment suite. In a similar manner, some laboratories need to have a secure, clean exit path for its waste so that it can be safely discarded...
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the dangers of misinformation in the science industry. This phenomenon has been amplified with the popularity of forums and platforms that act as news distribution networks without a filter or editorial oversight. Here Aleiya Lonsdale, Head of Event at the largest laboratory event in the UK, Lab Innovations 2022, discusses how the lab community has tried to hold back against the tide of scientific misinformation.
Shimadzu, a global thought leader in analytical instrumentation, is introducing the LCMS-9050 Q-TOF mass spectrometer. It features the fastest and most sensitive quadrupole technology with TOF architecture to date. Its main characteristics can be summed up in three words: Accuracy, Acceleration and Accommodation of customers’ needs. Users will experience trusted mass accuracy stability and increased availability and throughput on the system...
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has expressed disappointment that NICE has confirmed its decision not to recommend olaparib for previously treated, hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer. NICE’s decision means that men in England and Wales with prostate cancer will miss out on a highly innovative treatment option. It puts the NHS in England and Wales out of step with Scotland, where olaparib was approved last year for the treatment of prostate cancers with faulty DNA repair genes...
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your laboratory chemical needs? Look no further than Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). SLS are the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory chemicals, and they offer an extensive range of products from the world's most respected manufacturers. This means you can avoid the hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers and deliveries by simply ordering everything you need from SLS in one go...
Plant-derived ring peptide and its variants show anti-tumor activity against lymphoma cells. Oncological study with participation of KL Krems. An Austrian study demonstrates an anti-tumor effect of certain nature-derived cyclic peptides. The study, which has now been published internationally, not only demonstrates the inhibition of cell division by these peptides, but even their ability to cause cell death of cancer cells...
Huber Ministats are the world's smallest cooling circulators. Thanks to their compact dimensions, the units can be operated in very confined spaces, for example in a laboratory fume cupboard or inside a technical plant. Despite their minimal size, the systems are extensively equipped and offer sufficient performance for temperature control of photometers, refractometers, viscometers, distillation apparatuses, reaction tubes and mini-plants....
The CondenSyn waterless condenser from Asynt has been widely adopted by the Technicians Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) operating within the Biomolecular Science and Medicinal Chemistry Division at Nottingham University (UK) as part of their drive to make teaching and research greener. Lee Hibbett, a founder member of the TSWG, said "Water condensers have been used in our scientific labs for decades for refluxing reactions at elevated temperature and preventing evaporation of the solvent....
Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. have announced a 40 million Australian dollar (US $27.8 million) partnership that will leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions. The three-year partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to conserving marine biodiversity and understanding the changing marine ecosystems on which people and national economies depend...
CloudLIMS, a leading SaaS company offering secure, configurable, high-quality lab informatics solutions, proudly announces that it has completed the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) Type II audit. An independent, third-party Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm carried out the SOC 2 Type II audit at CloudLIMS. The third-party approval stamps our continued commitment to offer a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with the best information security offered in the industry...
As a pioneer in the industry, FRITSCH have poured 35 years of experience in particle sizing technology into the new FRITSCH Technology Centre for Particle Sizing, combining it with the latest high-end technology. Covering an area of 240 m2 on three floors, the new building at the FRITSCH headquarters in Idar-Oberstein/Germany offers plenty of room for the entire FRITSCH particle sizing team, bringing together development and application technology...
The Ziath Uno is a rugged single tube reader featuring a high-resolution camera with super-fast electronics capable of reading 2D barcodes from any currently available tube on the market including 384-well tubes. Simply hold your tube to the scanner window and the code is instantly displayed. Affordably priced, this ultra compact reader can be supplied with optional cryoprotection to enable trouble-free scanning of tubes taken straight from cold storage...
Unlike traditional loose-packed Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) methods, Microlute CP SPE 96-well microplates and cartridges are based upon a solid interconnected network of evenly distributed pores combined with novel retentive media. This unique design enhances the flow-through of samples to maximise interactions between analytes and the solid phase to deliver unmatched reproducible SPE products that excel in terms of performance, cleanliness, and sensitivity...
Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, announced the latest results from its ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool at the 20th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Digital Pathology. The results show the diagnostic tool in development succeeded in expanding its AI detection to seven types of gastric cancer, highlighting its versatility for a range of pathology applications....
The Solvent Line Monitor from TESTA Analytical is a true plug-and-play addition to any HPLC system designed to detect when one or more of its pump solvent reservoirs are empty and automatically shut-off the system. Modern chromatography systems often include automation enabling them to achieve a high sample throughput which was unthinkable just a few years ago. This has led to many organizations reducing the number of lab personnel trained to run HPLC systems....
Merck, a leading science and technology company, strengthens its manufacturing capabilities for single-use assemblies, a key technology for the production of Covid-19 vaccines and other lifesaving therapies, by investing more than € 130 million in Molsheim, France. The investment is the largest ever in the 50-year history of the site and will create more than 800 jobs by the end of 2028...
Molnupiravir (Lagevrio®) is an antiviral medication to treat mild to medium COVID-19 infection. Molnupiravir is actually a prodrug of the active substrate N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC), a synthetic ribonucleoside analogue. The treatment leads to the introduction of copying errors during viral RNA replication and by this inhibits the viral reproduction. This new Application Note demonstrates how molnupiravir and its active agent β-d-N4-hydroxycytidine can be separated by using a YMC-Triart C18 UHPLC column...
At the start of July 2022, The NHS became the first health system to embed net zero into legislation. However, its goal of achieving net zero by 2040 is challenging when every stage of the pharmaceutical supply chain has a carbon footprint, from packaging pills to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development. Here Aleiya Lonsdale, Head of Event, at the UK’s largest laboratory trade show Lab Innovations, explains how pharmaceutical companies in the UK can do their part to help reach this goal....
INTEGRA Biosciences has developed the WELLJET family of dispensers to reduce running costs, increase productivity and provide longer walk-away times for bulk microplate filling and reagent dispensing. Available with or without an automated plate stacker, the WELLJET uses the innovative EasySnap™ dispensing cassette to provide accurate and precise hands-free filling of plates ranging from six to 1536 wells – as well as deep well plates and tube racks in plate format – for a wide range of applications.
Ziath announce the launch of the Mohawk 48 tube selector and picker. Designed to select and pick wide, heavy, or tall tubes - this new system is perfect for retrieving individual whole tissue samples from storage. The Mohawk 48 uses forty-eight solenoid pins to enable a specific frozen or thawed sample tube to be raised and selected when a 48-position tube rack is presented according to a pick list from Excel or a LIMS system...