Due to the corona crisis hand sanitizer became part of our daily routine. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60 to 95% alcohol is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the main components being ethanol, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and/or n-propanol. To determine the effectiveness and impurities of the hand sanitizer a GC analysis can be performed. This analysis faces many challenges since hand sanitizer is made in a water matrix, which is a difficult matrix for Gas Chromatography....
The Microlute™ CP range of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) 96-well microplates and cartridges from Porvair Sciences takes SPE to a new level of performance by enhancing the reproducibility of analyte extraction and recovery from biological, environmental and chemical samples. Unlike traditional loose-packed SPE methods, Microlute CP uses a hybrid structure, a solid interconnected network of evenly distributed pores combined with the retentive media....
TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K. reports on widespread interest from European laboratories for performance qualifying their particle size, zeta potential and GPC/SEC instruments. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the daily operations of most laboratories. Restrictions concerning personnel on site has had a major impact on proven processes and standard operating procedures (SOP). As such, a new uncertainty has arisen about the qualification of measurement devices used for a particular application...
A team of international scientists have identified key cellular factors that are crucial for the infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The study – led by the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford and the Rosalind Franklin Institute and published in Molecular Cell – provides crucial new insights into the SARS-CoV-2 life cycle, revealing new pathways to target the virus within host cells and leading the way for potential new treatment options as we move into the next phase of the pandemic....
Gilson and Acumium announce their collaboration to develop contemporary technologies and tools for academic and industrial cell culture laboratories. The partnership aims to bring scientists new digital solutions for managing cell culture protocols, data collection and maximizing data use. Both companies see these advances to be of particular importance to pharmaceutical research and the burgeoning cell-based cancer therapeutics arena...
Collaboration between scientists and technologists helps to advance cryo-electron microscopy and life sciences research. TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. announces a joint research collaboration agreement between the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (IMG AS CR) and leading scientific instrumentation companies in Europe. Observing viruses or proteins in detail has been the dream of scientists world-wide for years....
AMSBIO has launched two new biotinylated formats of the 10E4 Heparan Sulfate antibody (high and low biotin) along with a starter pack to allow scientists to test both formats at a reduced cost. Heparan Sulfate (HS) is a highly sulfated linear polysaccharide that is attached to a core protein to form HS Proteoglycans on the cell membrane or in the extracellular matrix....
Method of choice: The combination of size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and light scattering detection (LS) determines molecular weight, especially for higher molecular species such as aggregates or oligomers. As an additional plus sample size and topology can also be revealed. Special attention needs to be turned to the quality of SEC columns in order to provide signals unaffected by spikes. YMC’s SEC columns support LS-detection perfectly due to a high level of inertness...
Waldner is expanding its operations in India with a strong partner: GD Lab Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Waldner, two long-standing partners, are set to merge and combine their competencies and expertise. Waldner is a global market-leading company in the development and manufacture of laboratory fume hoods, room air controls, service supply systems, and laboratory furniture....
The addition of the new NovaSeq 6000 to Macrogen Europe’s range of industry-leading NGS and Sanger sequencing platforms comes at time of growing demand for its DNA sequencing services, for example from biomarker and drug discovery applications in oncology, immunology and metagenomics. The increased sequencing capacity helps clients in industry, academia and research institutes keep their projects on track....
BioChromato Inc. has published a report describing how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) and Kendrick Mass Defect (KMD) analysis, provides a valuable new tool for chain analysis of fluoroelastomers. Because of their excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance - fluoropolymers are widely used in automotive parts and many other industrial products....
Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles. By reducing particle size uniformly, Microfluidizers from Analytik are helping a growing number of pharmaceutical companies and Contact Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs) improve the efficacy, bioavailability, stability and process efficiency of their drugs....
Look at every stage of the development of COVID-19 vaccines and you will find a commonality — automation. From genome sequencing to clinical trials and mass production, the development speed was made possible using highly repeatable automated processes. Here Matthew Dean, sales engineer for medical applications at precision motor and drives specialist maxon UK and Ireland, discusses how improvements in motors and drive systems have enabled the development of the automated technology needed to address today’s challenges....
At Edwards, beyond a broad range of pumps, we also offer other vacuum solutions which contribute to an effective and safe vacuum configuration. To make sure you operate, configure and maintain your vacuum set-up in the best way possible you should ask yourself 5 quick questions. Run through the checklist here...
ZEISS is introducing a new ground breaking solution for petrographic analysis. ZEISS Axioscan 7 expands the possibilities of automated petrography by combining unique motorized polarization acquisition modes with unprecedented speed and a rich software ecosystem for visualization, analysis, and collaboration. Fully automated acquisition now comes with unprecedented speed across even the largest sample collections....
Over the past 20 years, Worldwide Glass Resources® has emerged as a leader in custom vial design, engineering and manufacturing for global Distributors, OEM’s, Diagnostic and Packaging Companies. From personalized custom barcoded high recovery vials for Pharmaceutical Purification and Compound Libraries to custom vials for Covid Kits, our in-house engineering and production teams are ready to assist with your next vial project....
The QCS EV100 and QCS EV150 top loading, research grade laboratory autoclaves were developed by Priorclave, a dedicated steriliser manufacture, for laboratories with limited floor space and where space for the door swing of a conventional front-loading autoclaves is not available. This top-loading range of laboratory autoclaves is available with 100 and 150 litre capacity sterilizing chambers and are electrically heated, although Priorclave can supply version suitable for direct steam or internal steam generators if required....
This guide is for anyone working in a biobank or laboratory seeking a comprehensive and reliable way of identifying and tracking biological samples destined for long-term cryogenic storage in liquid nitrogen or ultra-low temperature freezers. The guide should impart the reader with a deeper understanding of the many attributes of a cryogenic label, the thought process behind choosing a label, the selection of labels in the LabTAG catalog, and how to integrate it all within your process....
NovAliX, a drug discovery-focused Contract Research Organization (CRO), announces the expansion of its cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technology capability. NovAliX will benefit from the implementation at its premises of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high-resolution microscope, the Thermo Scientific Glacios Cryo-TEM, with additional micro-electron diffraction (microED) capabilities for solving protein and small molecule structures using nanoscale crystals....
Researchers from the School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews (UK) are using a DrySyn Spiral Evaporator from Asynt to help synthesize novel reactive colloidal nanoparticles that present an exciting tool to create a new generation of 'smart' nanomaterials. The unique properties of nanomaterials mean that potential applications extend from use in smart drug delivery systems through to new catalysts and helping to deliver greater efficiency in solar cells....
INTEGRA Biosciences has launched the MINI 96 portable electronic pipette, giving every lab access to significantly increased liquid handling productivity. This ultra-compact and portable system is the most affordable electronic 96 channel pipette on the market and available in four liquid volume ranges – 0.5-12.5 µl, 5-125 µl, 10-300 µl and 50-1250 µl –, offering improved productivity for virtually any microplate-based liquid handling task....
Edwards is committed to sustainability and has made several major step changes in product design driven by environmental considerations. This mindset goes hand in hand with their goal to deliver reliable vacuum solutions which guarantee uptime and provide optimum performance. Efficient use of resources is crucial to Edwards’ product design and development, lowering the cost of ownership for the customer with a particular emphasis on reducing the power and water consumption....
Due to the corona crisis hand sanitizer became part of our daily routine. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60 to 95% alcohol is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the main components being ethanol, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and/or n-propanol. To determine the effectiveness and impurities of the hand sanitizer a GC analysis can be performed. This analysis faces many challenges since hand sanitizer is made in a water matrix, which is a difficult matrix for Gas Chromatography....
The Microlute™ CP range of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) 96-well microplates and cartridges from Porvair Sciences takes SPE to a new level of performance by enhancing the reproducibility of analyte extraction and recovery from biological, environmental and chemical samples. Unlike traditional loose-packed SPE methods, Microlute CP uses a hybrid structure, a solid interconnected network of evenly distributed pores combined with the retentive media....
TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K. reports on widespread interest from European laboratories for performance qualifying their particle size, zeta potential and GPC/SEC instruments. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the daily operations of most laboratories. Restrictions concerning personnel on site has had a major impact on proven processes and standard operating procedures (SOP). As such, a new uncertainty has arisen about the qualification of measurement devices used for a particular application...
A team of international scientists have identified key cellular factors that are crucial for the infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The study – led by the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford and the Rosalind Franklin Institute and published in Molecular Cell – provides crucial new insights into the SARS-CoV-2 life cycle, revealing new pathways to target the virus within host cells and leading the way for potential new treatment options as we move into the next phase of the pandemic....
Gilson and Acumium announce their collaboration to develop contemporary technologies and tools for academic and industrial cell culture laboratories. The partnership aims to bring scientists new digital solutions for managing cell culture protocols, data collection and maximizing data use. Both companies see these advances to be of particular importance to pharmaceutical research and the burgeoning cell-based cancer therapeutics arena...
Collaboration between scientists and technologists helps to advance cryo-electron microscopy and life sciences research. TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. announces a joint research collaboration agreement between the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (IMG AS CR) and leading scientific instrumentation companies in Europe. Observing viruses or proteins in detail has been the dream of scientists world-wide for years....
AMSBIO has launched two new biotinylated formats of the 10E4 Heparan Sulfate antibody (high and low biotin) along with a starter pack to allow scientists to test both formats at a reduced cost. Heparan Sulfate (HS) is a highly sulfated linear polysaccharide that is attached to a core protein to form HS Proteoglycans on the cell membrane or in the extracellular matrix....
Method of choice: The combination of size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and light scattering detection (LS) determines molecular weight, especially for higher molecular species such as aggregates or oligomers. As an additional plus sample size and topology can also be revealed. Special attention needs to be turned to the quality of SEC columns in order to provide signals unaffected by spikes. YMC’s SEC columns support LS-detection perfectly due to a high level of inertness...
Waldner is expanding its operations in India with a strong partner: GD Lab Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Waldner, two long-standing partners, are set to merge and combine their competencies and expertise. Waldner is a global market-leading company in the development and manufacture of laboratory fume hoods, room air controls, service supply systems, and laboratory furniture....
The addition of the new NovaSeq 6000 to Macrogen Europe’s range of industry-leading NGS and Sanger sequencing platforms comes at time of growing demand for its DNA sequencing services, for example from biomarker and drug discovery applications in oncology, immunology and metagenomics. The increased sequencing capacity helps clients in industry, academia and research institutes keep their projects on track....
BioChromato Inc. has published a report describing how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) and Kendrick Mass Defect (KMD) analysis, provides a valuable new tool for chain analysis of fluoroelastomers. Because of their excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance - fluoropolymers are widely used in automotive parts and many other industrial products....
Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles. By reducing particle size uniformly, Microfluidizers from Analytik are helping a growing number of pharmaceutical companies and Contact Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs) improve the efficacy, bioavailability, stability and process efficiency of their drugs....
Look at every stage of the development of COVID-19 vaccines and you will find a commonality — automation. From genome sequencing to clinical trials and mass production, the development speed was made possible using highly repeatable automated processes. Here Matthew Dean, sales engineer for medical applications at precision motor and drives specialist maxon UK and Ireland, discusses how improvements in motors and drive systems have enabled the development of the automated technology needed to address today’s challenges....
At Edwards, beyond a broad range of pumps, we also offer other vacuum solutions which contribute to an effective and safe vacuum configuration. To make sure you operate, configure and maintain your vacuum set-up in the best way possible you should ask yourself 5 quick questions. Run through the checklist here...
ZEISS is introducing a new ground breaking solution for petrographic analysis. ZEISS Axioscan 7 expands the possibilities of automated petrography by combining unique motorized polarization acquisition modes with unprecedented speed and a rich software ecosystem for visualization, analysis, and collaboration. Fully automated acquisition now comes with unprecedented speed across even the largest sample collections....
Over the past 20 years, Worldwide Glass Resources® has emerged as a leader in custom vial design, engineering and manufacturing for global Distributors, OEM’s, Diagnostic and Packaging Companies. From personalized custom barcoded high recovery vials for Pharmaceutical Purification and Compound Libraries to custom vials for Covid Kits, our in-house engineering and production teams are ready to assist with your next vial project....
The QCS EV100 and QCS EV150 top loading, research grade laboratory autoclaves were developed by Priorclave, a dedicated steriliser manufacture, for laboratories with limited floor space and where space for the door swing of a conventional front-loading autoclaves is not available. This top-loading range of laboratory autoclaves is available with 100 and 150 litre capacity sterilizing chambers and are electrically heated, although Priorclave can supply version suitable for direct steam or internal steam generators if required....
This guide is for anyone working in a biobank or laboratory seeking a comprehensive and reliable way of identifying and tracking biological samples destined for long-term cryogenic storage in liquid nitrogen or ultra-low temperature freezers. The guide should impart the reader with a deeper understanding of the many attributes of a cryogenic label, the thought process behind choosing a label, the selection of labels in the LabTAG catalog, and how to integrate it all within your process....
NovAliX, a drug discovery-focused Contract Research Organization (CRO), announces the expansion of its cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technology capability. NovAliX will benefit from the implementation at its premises of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high-resolution microscope, the Thermo Scientific Glacios Cryo-TEM, with additional micro-electron diffraction (microED) capabilities for solving protein and small molecule structures using nanoscale crystals....
Researchers from the School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews (UK) are using a DrySyn Spiral Evaporator from Asynt to help synthesize novel reactive colloidal nanoparticles that present an exciting tool to create a new generation of 'smart' nanomaterials. The unique properties of nanomaterials mean that potential applications extend from use in smart drug delivery systems through to new catalysts and helping to deliver greater efficiency in solar cells....
INTEGRA Biosciences has launched the MINI 96 portable electronic pipette, giving every lab access to significantly increased liquid handling productivity. This ultra-compact and portable system is the most affordable electronic 96 channel pipette on the market and available in four liquid volume ranges – 0.5-12.5 µl, 5-125 µl, 10-300 µl and 50-1250 µl –, offering improved productivity for virtually any microplate-based liquid handling task....
Edwards is committed to sustainability and has made several major step changes in product design driven by environmental considerations. This mindset goes hand in hand with their goal to deliver reliable vacuum solutions which guarantee uptime and provide optimum performance. Efficient use of resources is crucial to Edwards’ product design and development, lowering the cost of ownership for the customer with a particular emphasis on reducing the power and water consumption....