Steam and water jacketed rectangular chamber autoclaves deliver faster sterilizing processes and drier loads more quickly. Models available from dedicated British autoclave manufacturer Priorclave include a choice of variety of chambers capacities from 230 to 350L (two hand wheels) and 400 to 700L (three hand wheels). The popularity of this style of front-loading autoclave is due to its exceptionally large, rectangular sterilizing chamber, making it extremely suitable for laboratories undertaking high-volume throughputs...
Scientists collaborate to customise top-of-the-line microscopy method with AI to better understand glioblastoma brain tumours. New research provides the proof of concept for a pioneering microscopy technique that can penetrate deep brain tissue. Researchers enhanced the technology with artificial intelligence to enable it to track individual brain tumour cells migrating along a nerve fibre ‘superhighway’ known as the corpus callosum...
AMSBIO has launched a range of genetically engineered Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) developed to provide improved model fidelity over cell lines and biochemical assays used for drug discovery and cell therapy research. These iPSC cell lines offer improved efficiency and cost savings compared to animal models, enhancing high-throughput reporter lines, human disease models and toxicity screening.
Peptide synthesis produces the target peptide along with a mixture of impurities that must be removed before they are used therapeutically. For chemically synthesized peptides, purification requires meticulous methods because these impurities can be structurally similar to the desired product. In this article Gilson covers synthetic peptide purification, focusing on purification by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)...
The cooperation will leverage Agilent’s comprehensive product portfolio and full workflow solutions to strengthen Sangon’s capacity for testing and analysis to better serve its customers. Together, they will actively explore advanced solutions in application areas that are essential to the biomedical and diagnostics industries, with a particular focus on promoting development in the areas of synthetic biology and multi-omics...
analytica is expanding its international network and will launch analytica USA in Columbus, Ohio, in fall 2025, to cover the North American market. The new offshoot of the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 10 to 12. analytica USA picks up on analytica's unique selling point by covering the entire spectrum of laboratories in industry and research, from laboratory planning to final equipment...
The Diagnostics & Research Institute for Pathology at the Medical University of Graz, a leader in personalized patient care and one of the largest hospitals in Austria, has selected the HALO AP® digital pathology platform from Indica Labs to deliver primary diagnostics. The enterprise digital pathology platform was selected alongside Aperio GT 450 scanners from Leica Biosystems for quality, performance, functionality, and usability...
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it’s vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under different preparation conditions. Thanks to a new study, which was published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, scientists can now use machine learning to determine what to expect from a new polymer...
This is your chance to join lab visionaries from all sectors for an unparalleled experience in collaboration, innovation, and networking this October 30th & 31st in Philadelphia. Explore the latest technological advancements shaping the future of labs during our keynotes sessions, roundtables, on our expo floor, 1-to-1 networking zone and more. If your work involves a lab, you need to be here. Meet with top lab leaders in the industry...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced significant enhancements to Sapio ELaiN, the pioneering AI-powered lab assistant that helps scientists streamline processes and work more efficiently. Sapio ELaiN, now generally available after a successful beta launch in November 2023, combines the power of advanced large language models to support scientists and streamline time-consuming, repetitive, or tedious lab tasks and assist in interacting with scientific and analytical agents...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, and Synthace, the leading digital experiment platform for life science R&D teams, have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of Design of Experiments (DOE) in the life sciences community. This partnership combines the power of DOE with automated liquid handling to accelerate drug discovery and development timelines...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced it has acquired Sigsense Technologies, a San Francisco, California-based startup that uses artificial intelligence and power monitoring to help optimize lab operations. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Sigsense technology is already available to Agilent customers through CrossLab Connect, a suite of digital applications—inventory management, service management, asset monitoring, smart alerts, and asset lifecycle analytics—that improve lab performance...
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is collaborating with NASA on a solicitation for space-based research addressing some of the most significant diseases of our time—such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease. ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-09: Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth..
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the launch of Thermo Scientific™ Connect Edge enhanced hardware for the InstrumentConnect 24/7 laboratory equipment remote monitoring platform. Connect Edge delivers advanced capabilities as an Open Protocol Communication Unified Architecture (OPC UA) server for users to send vital data to their cloud or premise-based systems including laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or building management systems (BMS)...
TESTA Analytical reports how a German customer is using its GPC/SEC system to monitor the specifications of incoming raw materials. Historically due to variability in the quality of its raw materials, the customer found that a percentage of their final product (aminoplastic resins) had to be discarded for not fulfilling the expected specifications. Working with TESTA Analytical they have established strict QC routines on incoming materials using the GPC/SEC system...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, has announced the expansion of its Pioneer™ Antibody Discovery Platform services with the addition of fast generation and screening of bispecific antibodies, based on the company’s proprietary SpyLock Technology. The SpyLock service builds upon the capabilities of the Pioneer Platform, enabling customers to rapidly generate and screen bispecific antibodies...
Study shows that gut bacteria can metabolise carcinogens and cause them to accumulate in distant organs, leading to tumour development. Over 10 trillion microbes call our guts their home. From breaking down nutrients in our food to strengthening our immunity against pathogens, these microbes play an essential role in how we interact with the world. This includes – as shown in a new study by EMBL researchers and collaborators at the University of Split, Croatia – the way the body responds to carcinogens and develops cancer...
Biotech Fluidics report how installation of two DEGASi® Plus semi-prep 6-channel degassing systems on a production line, has enabled a diagnostic kit manufacturer to almost eliminate inaccurate reagent dispensing issues. Dispensing precision is critical to the performance of modern diagnostic kits, where repeatability and accuracy in the amount of reagent dispensed form the basis of reliable results...
Labguru (Biodata Inc.), a leading provider of lab data management solutions, has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination. Full compliance aligns with Labguru's mission to support scientific innovation through reliable and secure lab management solutions and its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of information security, privacy protection, and confidentiality...
Genknowme, a start-up specializing in epigenetics research, has integrated multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its liquid handling workflows. These liquid handling solutions will enable the lab to provide fast epigenetic assessments that will support healthcare professionals in suggesting lifestyle changes to improve their patients’ quality of life...
Agilent Technologies Inc., has announced the release of its new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns, representing a major advance in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) column technology. Agilent has a 50-year history of innovation in gas chromatography, continually setting the standard for GC column performance. The new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS columns combine Agilent’s industry-recognized ultra-inert performance and ultra-low-bleed technology, delivering unmatched performance and durability for the most demanding applications...
Vapourtec has dramatically increased the capabilities of its E-Series flow chemistry system with the introduction of optional, user interface software. The new software has been developed with customer feedback and utilises intuitive touchscreen technology. It allows fully automated reactions to run unattended and provides the foundation for automated reaction optimisation...
Steam and water jacketed rectangular chamber autoclaves deliver faster sterilizing processes and drier loads more quickly. Models available from dedicated British autoclave manufacturer Priorclave include a choice of variety of chambers capacities from 230 to 350L (two hand wheels) and 400 to 700L (three hand wheels). The popularity of this style of front-loading autoclave is due to its exceptionally large, rectangular sterilizing chamber, making it extremely suitable for laboratories undertaking high-volume throughputs...
Scientists collaborate to customise top-of-the-line microscopy method with AI to better understand glioblastoma brain tumours. New research provides the proof of concept for a pioneering microscopy technique that can penetrate deep brain tissue. Researchers enhanced the technology with artificial intelligence to enable it to track individual brain tumour cells migrating along a nerve fibre ‘superhighway’ known as the corpus callosum...
AMSBIO has launched a range of genetically engineered Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) developed to provide improved model fidelity over cell lines and biochemical assays used for drug discovery and cell therapy research. These iPSC cell lines offer improved efficiency and cost savings compared to animal models, enhancing high-throughput reporter lines, human disease models and toxicity screening.
Peptide synthesis produces the target peptide along with a mixture of impurities that must be removed before they are used therapeutically. For chemically synthesized peptides, purification requires meticulous methods because these impurities can be structurally similar to the desired product. In this article Gilson covers synthetic peptide purification, focusing on purification by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)...
The cooperation will leverage Agilent’s comprehensive product portfolio and full workflow solutions to strengthen Sangon’s capacity for testing and analysis to better serve its customers. Together, they will actively explore advanced solutions in application areas that are essential to the biomedical and diagnostics industries, with a particular focus on promoting development in the areas of synthetic biology and multi-omics...
analytica is expanding its international network and will launch analytica USA in Columbus, Ohio, in fall 2025, to cover the North American market. The new offshoot of the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 10 to 12. analytica USA picks up on analytica's unique selling point by covering the entire spectrum of laboratories in industry and research, from laboratory planning to final equipment...
The Diagnostics & Research Institute for Pathology at the Medical University of Graz, a leader in personalized patient care and one of the largest hospitals in Austria, has selected the HALO AP® digital pathology platform from Indica Labs to deliver primary diagnostics. The enterprise digital pathology platform was selected alongside Aperio GT 450 scanners from Leica Biosystems for quality, performance, functionality, and usability...
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it’s vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under different preparation conditions. Thanks to a new study, which was published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, scientists can now use machine learning to determine what to expect from a new polymer...
This is your chance to join lab visionaries from all sectors for an unparalleled experience in collaboration, innovation, and networking this October 30th & 31st in Philadelphia. Explore the latest technological advancements shaping the future of labs during our keynotes sessions, roundtables, on our expo floor, 1-to-1 networking zone and more. If your work involves a lab, you need to be here. Meet with top lab leaders in the industry...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced significant enhancements to Sapio ELaiN, the pioneering AI-powered lab assistant that helps scientists streamline processes and work more efficiently. Sapio ELaiN, now generally available after a successful beta launch in November 2023, combines the power of advanced large language models to support scientists and streamline time-consuming, repetitive, or tedious lab tasks and assist in interacting with scientific and analytical agents...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, and Synthace, the leading digital experiment platform for life science R&D teams, have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of Design of Experiments (DOE) in the life sciences community. This partnership combines the power of DOE with automated liquid handling to accelerate drug discovery and development timelines...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced it has acquired Sigsense Technologies, a San Francisco, California-based startup that uses artificial intelligence and power monitoring to help optimize lab operations. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Sigsense technology is already available to Agilent customers through CrossLab Connect, a suite of digital applications—inventory management, service management, asset monitoring, smart alerts, and asset lifecycle analytics—that improve lab performance...
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is collaborating with NASA on a solicitation for space-based research addressing some of the most significant diseases of our time—such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease. ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-09: Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth..
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the launch of Thermo Scientific™ Connect Edge enhanced hardware for the InstrumentConnect 24/7 laboratory equipment remote monitoring platform. Connect Edge delivers advanced capabilities as an Open Protocol Communication Unified Architecture (OPC UA) server for users to send vital data to their cloud or premise-based systems including laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or building management systems (BMS)...
TESTA Analytical reports how a German customer is using its GPC/SEC system to monitor the specifications of incoming raw materials. Historically due to variability in the quality of its raw materials, the customer found that a percentage of their final product (aminoplastic resins) had to be discarded for not fulfilling the expected specifications. Working with TESTA Analytical they have established strict QC routines on incoming materials using the GPC/SEC system...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, has announced the expansion of its Pioneer™ Antibody Discovery Platform services with the addition of fast generation and screening of bispecific antibodies, based on the company’s proprietary SpyLock Technology. The SpyLock service builds upon the capabilities of the Pioneer Platform, enabling customers to rapidly generate and screen bispecific antibodies...
Study shows that gut bacteria can metabolise carcinogens and cause them to accumulate in distant organs, leading to tumour development. Over 10 trillion microbes call our guts their home. From breaking down nutrients in our food to strengthening our immunity against pathogens, these microbes play an essential role in how we interact with the world. This includes – as shown in a new study by EMBL researchers and collaborators at the University of Split, Croatia – the way the body responds to carcinogens and develops cancer...
Biotech Fluidics report how installation of two DEGASi® Plus semi-prep 6-channel degassing systems on a production line, has enabled a diagnostic kit manufacturer to almost eliminate inaccurate reagent dispensing issues. Dispensing precision is critical to the performance of modern diagnostic kits, where repeatability and accuracy in the amount of reagent dispensed form the basis of reliable results...
Labguru (Biodata Inc.), a leading provider of lab data management solutions, has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination. Full compliance aligns with Labguru's mission to support scientific innovation through reliable and secure lab management solutions and its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of information security, privacy protection, and confidentiality...
Genknowme, a start-up specializing in epigenetics research, has integrated multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its liquid handling workflows. These liquid handling solutions will enable the lab to provide fast epigenetic assessments that will support healthcare professionals in suggesting lifestyle changes to improve their patients’ quality of life...
Agilent Technologies Inc., has announced the release of its new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns, representing a major advance in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) column technology. Agilent has a 50-year history of innovation in gas chromatography, continually setting the standard for GC column performance. The new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS columns combine Agilent’s industry-recognized ultra-inert performance and ultra-low-bleed technology, delivering unmatched performance and durability for the most demanding applications...
Vapourtec has dramatically increased the capabilities of its E-Series flow chemistry system with the introduction of optional, user interface software. The new software has been developed with customer feedback and utilises intuitive touchscreen technology. It allows fully automated reactions to run unattended and provides the foundation for automated reaction optimisation...