Porvair Sciences has announced that its industry standard 96-well sample storage plate - the round bottom 1ml deep well microplate is now available manufactured in the USA. Produced from ultra-pure grade polypropylene, Porvair's round bottom 1ml deep well plates are certified as RNase / DNase free and contain no measurable contaminants that can leach out and contaminate your stored samples. In an independent study*, despite...
New state of the art cleanroom facilities will enable a leading international gene and cell therapy company to expand its bioprocessing operations and manufacturing capabilities. Multi-disciplinary engineering company WHP has secured the design, construction and project management contract for the development of a new viral vector manufacturing centre for Oxford BioMedica. The new facility is being established in a former...
Pittcon 2019 sees the latest version of Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics. This release continues the company’s philosophy of supporting organizations in meeting the demands of regulators and industry standards. It also provides the flexibility to meet changing laboratory and business needs and enables innovation and change through the use of powerful configuration tools....
Bidwells’ latest analysis indicates Cambridgeshire remains a magnet for science and technology companies that are looking beyond the current Brexit uncertainty. Their analysis of the Cambridge office and laboratory market finds that 0.6 million sq ft of new space will be complete during the first half of 2019. This is the highest level of new supply in over a decade. This perhaps sounds alarm bells given the apparent...
MGI, a subsidiary of BGI Group, unveiled its novel CoolNGS chemistry, a disruptive new sequencing approach for its DNBseq™ sequencing technology that enhances the throughput, accuracy, read length and cost effectiveness of DNA sequencing. As a global leader in innovative sequencing platforms, MGI is committed to developing and producing advanced genetic sequencing instruments, consumables and reagents and fostering the industry’s progress.....
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, has introduced a new Epi UV HI-LED lighting option for its popular G:BOX Chemi and G:BOX mini multi-application gel and blot imaging systems. These environmentally friendly lights allow faster workflow and more accurate results when imaging a diverse range of fluorescently labelled proteins on gels and blots. With an excitation wavelength of 365nm, the Epi UV HI-LED lights transform G:BOX Chemi and G:BOX mini systems into...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, and Novasep based in Pompey, France, have entered into a collaboration agreement in the area of chromatography and single-use bioprocessing. Novasep provides various products and services to the life science industry, based on specialized technologies. In particular, this company is a recognized system provider with substantial expertise in the design, manufacture and control of resin-based batch and continuous chromatography systems....
Knowing your particles means you know your material. How much do you know about your particles? With Anton Paar it will be more – thanks to the world’s broadest portfolio of particle characterisation instruments from one single provider: 29 instruments to measure more than 20 size and structural parameters of your particles. The better you know your particles, the better you can predict your materials’ behavior....
Vaisala, the global leader in environmental and industrial measurements, has won the annual Global Quality Innovation Award 2018 with its wireless viewLinc Continuous Monitoring System. Vaisala’s viewLinc was awarded for its usability and reliable system design, which is utilizing the latest technologies in an innovative way. The international award was announced on February 27 in the award ceremony in Beijing, China....
Scientists at Aston University have discovered a technique similar to medieval stained glass-making that can completely eradicate the deadliest hospital infections within hours. Using a so-called bioactive phosphate glass containing small amounts of the metallic element cobalt, the researchers were able to achieve a “complete kill” of the deadly bacterial infections E.coli and Candida albicans as well as a near-complete kill of Staphylococcus aureus (the drug-resistant form of which is MRSA).
The city of Cambridge, a global hub for research and healthcare innovation, is to host Cambridge BioTech Week from 24-28 June 2019. The week will feature a series of events dedicated to celebrating, showcasing and accelerating the biotechnology and health technology work taking place in and around Cambridge. With events and activities organised by key players in the cluster, the Innovation Forum, the Milner Institute at the University of Cambridge, One Nucleus....
Don't miss this live event for all who use or oversee the use of human biospecimens for research applications. The procurement and use of human biospecimens for life science researchers is complex and challenging, with involvement of regional, country and higher authorities. Register for this webinar and learn the unique considerations surrounding the bureaucracy and oversight in the use of human biospecimens in the European Union and the United Kingdom....
AFYS3G launches a unique laser based system to mark labware with 100% reliability: the Lambda8. The Manual Information Marking System Lambda8 engraves labware with a laser to guarantee that markings are definite. The Lambda8 can be used to engrave labware with any shape, text or code. Because the system uses a laser to engrave high-resolution makings, there is no need to change labels or ink ribbons....
Researchers in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham have been using Dolomite Microfluidic’s chips to enhance their work on drug encapsulation and therapeutic delivery. Dr Veeren Chauhan, Research Fellow in the Advanced Materials and Healthcare Technologies (AMHT) group, working withDr Jonathan AylottandDr Amjad Selo, explained: “We have been using Dolomite chips since the end of 2017 and, since then...
Owlstone Medical Ltd., a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, and Renji Hospital, today announced a collaboration to conduct a clinical trial into the early detection of lung cancer with support from the Li Ka Shing Foundation. Recognizing the escalating incidence of lung cancer in China, Owlstone Medical and Renji Hospital have a mutual interest in...
AchemAsia 2019 is setting new standards. Three months before the opening of the event on 21 May 2019 in Shanghai, the booked exhibition space already exceeds the final count of the 2016 event. Exhibitors from 15 countries have booked their stands so far, and more applications are coming in daily. Visitor registration is opening soon – even now, participants can start preparing their AchemAsia experience on the website...
MR Solutions’ latest compact preclinical, multi-modality MRI systems will be on display at the 14th European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM 2019). MR Solutions, the only company to have an installed base of cryogen-free MRI scanners, continues to both broaden their range and power – up to 9.4 Tesla – as well as developing a state of the art PET/SPECT/CT range with compatible cradles to speed-up and minimise handling....
Our daily experience with organic (carbon based) materials such as polyethylene shopping bags and polyvinyl chloride insulation on cables suggests that they should be electrical insulators and this is indeed true for the majority of organic materials. However, there exists a small subset of organic materials with a particular electronic structure that are semiconducting in nature and can be used to make optoelectronic devices such as light emitting diodes...
The new Promega Maxwell® RSC miRNA plasma and serum kit, introduced to the market this week, provides quick, automated miRNA purification for oncology and translational researchers. Promega Corporation's new Maxwell® RSC miRNA Plasma and Serum Kit offers oncology and translational researchers an easy and automated protocol to purify total circulating RNA, including miRNA, from plasma, serum and enriched exosomes for advance techniques...
Robust, High-Throughput Solutions Help Cannabis Testing Facilities to Support Product Quality and Consumer Safety while Reducing Turnaround Times. Hamilton Robotics and Medicinal Genomics continue to combine their respective strengths to benefit the rapidly expanding and evolving cannabis testing market. As such, assay technologies based on Medicinal Genomics’ vast expertise in cannabis genetics are optimized for use on...
Sysmex demonstrates confidence and investment in OGT and the United Kingdom. Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced that it is expanding its Cytocell®operations with a move to a new facility in Cambridge, UK. Cytocell, OGT’s fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe brand, will be moving into the significantly larger facility on the prestigious Cambridge Science Park, due to expansion...
Ocean Optics, the applied spectral knowledge company, has introduced a convenient, manageable cuvette holder for highly accurate, repeatable absorbance and fluorescence measurements. The Square One cuvette holder has three collimating lenses with fiber optic connectors, is designed with an integrated cover to reduce ambient light, and provides a snug, reliable fit for cuvettes and filters to ensure best results....
Porvair Sciences has announced that its industry standard 96-well sample storage plate - the round bottom 1ml deep well microplate is now available manufactured in the USA. 
New state of the art cleanroom facilities will enable a leading international gene and cell therapy company to expand its bioprocessing operations and manufacturing capabilities. Multi-disciplinary engineering company WHP has secured the design, construction and project management contract for the development of a new viral vector manufacturing centre for Oxford BioMedica. The new facility is being established in a former...
Pittcon 2019 sees the latest version of Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics. This release continues the company’s philosophy of supporting organizations in meeting the demands of regulators and industry standards. It also provides the flexibility to meet changing laboratory and business needs and enables innovation and change through the use of powerful configuration tools....
Bidwells’ latest analysis indicates Cambridgeshire remains a magnet for science and technology companies that are looking beyond the current Brexit uncertainty. Their analysis of the Cambridge office and laboratory market finds that 0.6 million sq ft of new space will be complete during the first half of 2019. This is the highest level of new supply in over a decade. This perhaps sounds alarm bells given the apparent...
MGI, a subsidiary of BGI Group, unveiled its novel CoolNGS chemistry, a disruptive new sequencing approach for its DNBseq™ sequencing technology that enhances the throughput, accuracy, read length and cost effectiveness of DNA sequencing. As a global leader in innovative sequencing platforms, MGI is committed to developing and producing advanced genetic sequencing instruments, consumables and reagents and fostering the industry’s progress.....
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, has introduced a new Epi UV HI-LED lighting option for its popular G:BOX Chemi and G:BOX mini multi-application gel and blot imaging systems. These environmentally friendly lights allow faster workflow and more accurate results when imaging a diverse range of fluorescently labelled proteins on gels and blots. With an excitation wavelength of 365nm, the Epi UV HI-LED lights transform G:BOX Chemi and G:BOX mini systems into...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, and Novasep based in Pompey, France, have entered into a collaboration agreement in the area of chromatography and single-use bioprocessing. Novasep provides various products and services to the life science industry, based on specialized technologies. In particular, this company is a recognized system provider with substantial expertise in the design, manufacture and control of resin-based batch and continuous chromatography systems....
Knowing your particles means you know your material. How much do you know about your particles? With Anton Paar it will be more – thanks to the world’s broadest portfolio of particle characterisation instruments from one single provider: 29 instruments to measure more than 20 size and structural parameters of your particles. The better you know your particles, the better you can predict your materials’ behavior....
Vaisala, the global leader in environmental and industrial measurements, has won the annual Global Quality Innovation Award 2018 with its wireless viewLinc Continuous Monitoring System. Vaisala’s viewLinc was awarded for its usability and reliable system design, which is utilizing the latest technologies in an innovative way. The international award was announced on February 27 in the award ceremony in Beijing, China....
Scientists at Aston University have discovered a technique similar to medieval stained glass-making that can completely eradicate the deadliest hospital infections within hours. Using a so-called bioactive phosphate glass containing small amounts of the metallic element cobalt, the researchers were able to achieve a “complete kill” of the deadly bacterial infections E.coli and Candida albicans as well as a near-complete kill of Staphylococcus aureus (the drug-resistant form of which is MRSA).
The city of Cambridge, a global hub for research and healthcare innovation, is to host Cambridge BioTech Week from 24-28 June 2019. The week will feature a series of events dedicated to celebrating, showcasing and accelerating the biotechnology and health technology work taking place in and around Cambridge. With events and activities organised by key players in the cluster, the Innovation Forum, the Milner Institute at the University of Cambridge, One Nucleus....
Don't miss this live event for all who use or oversee the use of human biospecimens for research applications. The procurement and use of human biospecimens for life science researchers is complex and challenging, with involvement of regional, country and higher authorities. Register for this webinar and learn the unique considerations surrounding the bureaucracy and oversight in the use of human biospecimens in the European Union and the United Kingdom....
AFYS3G launches a unique laser based system to mark labware with 100% reliability: the Lambda8. The Manual Information Marking System Lambda8 engraves labware with a laser to guarantee that markings are definite. The Lambda8 can be used to engrave labware with any shape, text or code. Because the system uses a laser to engrave high-resolution makings, there is no need to change labels or ink ribbons....
Researchers in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham have been using Dolomite Microfluidic’s chips to enhance their work on drug encapsulation and therapeutic delivery. Dr Veeren Chauhan, Research Fellow in the Advanced Materials and Healthcare Technologies (AMHT) group, working withDr Jonathan AylottandDr Amjad Selo, explained: “We have been using Dolomite chips since the end of 2017 and, since then...
Owlstone Medical Ltd., a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, and Renji Hospital, today announced a collaboration to conduct a clinical trial into the early detection of lung cancer with support from the Li Ka Shing Foundation. Recognizing the escalating incidence of lung cancer in China, Owlstone Medical and Renji Hospital have a mutual interest in...
AchemAsia 2019 is setting new standards. Three months before the opening of the event on 21 May 2019 in Shanghai, the booked exhibition space already exceeds the final count of the 2016 event. Exhibitors from 15 countries have booked their stands so far, and more applications are coming in daily. Visitor registration is opening soon – even now, participants can start preparing their AchemAsia experience on the website...
MR Solutions’ latest compact preclinical, multi-modality MRI systems will be on display at the 14th European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM 2019). MR Solutions, the only company to have an installed base of cryogen-free MRI scanners, continues to both broaden their range and power – up to 9.4 Tesla – as well as developing a state of the art PET/SPECT/CT range with compatible cradles to speed-up and minimise handling....
Our daily experience with organic (carbon based) materials such as polyethylene shopping bags and polyvinyl chloride insulation on cables suggests that they should be electrical insulators and this is indeed true for the majority of organic materials. However, there exists a small subset of organic materials with a particular electronic structure that are semiconducting in nature and can be used to make optoelectronic devices such as light emitting diodes...
The new Promega Maxwell® RSC miRNA plasma and serum kit, introduced to the market this week, provides quick, automated miRNA purification for oncology and translational researchers. Promega Corporation's new Maxwell® RSC miRNA Plasma and Serum Kit offers oncology and translational researchers an easy and automated protocol to purify total circulating RNA, including miRNA, from plasma, serum and enriched exosomes for advance techniques...
Robust, High-Throughput Solutions Help Cannabis Testing Facilities to Support Product Quality and Consumer Safety while Reducing Turnaround Times. Hamilton Robotics and Medicinal Genomics continue to combine their respective strengths to benefit the rapidly expanding and evolving cannabis testing market. As such, assay technologies based on Medicinal Genomics’ vast expertise in cannabis genetics are optimized for use on...
Sysmex demonstrates confidence and investment in OGT and the United Kingdom. Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced that it is expanding its Cytocell®operations with a move to a new facility in Cambridge, UK. Cytocell, OGT’s fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe brand, will be moving into the significantly larger facility on the prestigious Cambridge Science Park, due to expansion...
Ocean Optics, the applied spectral knowledge company, has introduced a convenient, manageable cuvette holder for highly accurate, repeatable absorbance and fluorescence measurements. The Square One cuvette holder has three collimating lenses with fiber optic connectors, is designed with an integrated cover to reduce ambient light, and provides a snug, reliable fit for cuvettes and filters to ensure best results....