Featuring a novel design, the new tri-coded 1.6ml Maximum Recovery tube from Azenta Life Sciences is ideally suited for automated workflows using liquid handling, where more sample can be retrieved due to the unique shaped bottom. Large dead volumes in storage tubes are particularly concerning for users handling precious samples, such as stem cells, enzymes, antibody solutions and difficult-to-make compounds...
Xybion Corporation announce the acquisition of Autoscribe Informatics (“Autoscribe”). This acquisition represents a significant strategic expansion in the Company’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) business globally. Autoscribe, a globally recognized LIMS software provider, headquartered in the United Kingdom, with additional operations in the United States and Australia...
This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, global genomics expert Neil Ward of PacBio is calling for greater collaboration and sharing of genomic pathogen data to bolster preparation for future pandemics. His call to action follows the UK Health Security Agency’s announcement that 58,224 people in England had an antibiotic-resistant infection in 2022, up 4% on 2021...
TESTA Analytical announce new 21CFR Part 11 compliance software for use with its popular family of NanoBrook particle sizing and zeta potential instrumentation. Determination of particle size and zeta potential are widely used measurement techniques for quality control of materials in sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry which are tightly regulated and highly audited. In such environments – quality control techniques have to comply with a wide range of laws and guidelines by providing detailed documentation about the whole process...
Leica Microsystems, a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 13 of Aivia, its AI image analysis software now provides a toolkit for transforming multiplexed 2D data into spatial insights. With Aivia 13, researchers can unveil spatial insights in tissues, allowing a deeper understanding of the microenvironment surrounding their phenotypes. In addition to handling large multiplexed 2D images, the new version enables researchers to obtain...
With their robust design and precise temperature control, Peltier chillers are ideal for simple temperature control tasks in laboratories and research facilities. They operate without refrigerants and are therefore very environmentally friendly. At the same time, the reliable chillers contribute to lowering operating costs and reducing the ecological footprint thanks to their energy-efficient operation. The TE400 uses fewer movable components such as compressors for cooling...
The COMBO-TWO Multi-Angle Light Scattering / Differential Refractive Index (MALS / DRI) detector package from TESTA Analytical brings together a perfectly matched combination of a high performance 7-angle MALS and an ultra-stable DRI detector - both designed to optimally operate using an integral 640nm light source. Delivering absolute molecular weight data from small to large molecules, MALS is recognised as a trusted GPC/SEC detection technique for polymer, protein, and polysaccharide applications...
The Model 228 lens from Resolve Optics has become an industry standard for Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging Systems (RUVIS) used to detect fingerprints or bloodstains undiscovered during an initial crime scene investigation. The Model 228 lens offers many advantages to RUVIS scope manufacturers and crime scene investigators both in terms of performance and ease-of-use. This unique lens provides high performance in both the UV and visible wavebands enabling investigators to identify...
Ergonomics is a key word when performing long pipetting series, such as routine tests and research during this pandemic period. From instrument position in the hand to smoothest activation, every single detail of the Acura® manual pipette line contributes to superior working comfort and reduction of hand fatigue. The optimal shape of finger rest maintains the instrument in position while pipetting...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has announced its four new strategic priorities, and has appointed steering committees to lead collaboration in these areas: Harness AI to Expedite R&D, Deliver Data-Driven Value, Sustainability Driven R&D and Accelerate Use of Real-World Data. The priorities were selected in response to the evolving needs of the life science industry amid digital transformation, climate change, and shifts in how research is conducted and healthcare is delivered...
Presenting the newest release of FOCUS, brought to you by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). Focus is your essential list of top scientific items at amazing prices. This issue is brimming with exclusive offers on top-tier products from industry-leading brands that define the cutting edge of scientific research. SLS has handpicked offers on the finest products from leading scientific brands...
The Huber Petite Fleur models are the smallest dynamic temperature control systems in the Unistat range. They are designed for highly accurate temperature control of small research reactors. As all Unistats, the Petite Fleur models have unique thermodynamic properties. The Petite Fleur models reach operating temperatures of -40 °C to +200 °C and offer a refrigeration capacity of 480 W (with full pump capacity acc. to DIN 12876)...
The DP75 digital microscope camera breaks new ground in microscopic imaging. Users can capture brightfield or wide-wavelength fluorescence images using a single camera, eliminating the inconvenience of switching between multiple cameras. Designed for a variety of challenging life science and industrial applications, the DP75 camera empowers researchers and inspectors to capture high-resolution images from brightfield to fluorescence, even in the near-infrared (NIR) range...
Four trusts in the Greater Manchester Pathology Network are working to deploy Clinisys’ laboratory information management system (LIMS) in a way that will enable them to work more collaboratively and improve services for clinicians and patients. In a series of tenders, Tameside, Stockport, Bolton, and Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Trusts have all awarded Clinisys for their WinPath LIMS, and plans are now being developed to interface the systems to create an “integrated, interoperable LIMS service” across the network...
Eremid® Genomic Services, LLC (“Eremid”) announces a strategic partnership with Semaphore Solutions, a leader in informatics services and SaaS solutions for the life sciences industry. Eremid will implement Semaphore’s Labbit LIMS across its research, clinical, and training labs, a move that will advance its laboratory operations in customized contract research...
Uniqsis has developed an extensive range of affordable ‘building block’ modules to which you can simply add your own pumps to create a flow chemistry system. Compatible with a wide range of existing hardware – Uniqsis reactor modules significantly lower the cost of setting-up a high-performance flow chemistry system. Beneficially you can invest in just the capabilities you need now while preserving the ability to expand your flow chemistry system in future without redundancy...
The new ABLE 3D Magnetic Stir and Disposable Bioreactor System from AMSBIO provides cost-effective, lab-scale production of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell spheroid culture. Induced pluripotent stem cells grown in 3D spheroid suspension culture closely resemble embryoid body structures naturally formed by embryonic stem cells. Using an ABLE 3D Bioreactor offers researchers an easy-to-use and affordable tool that provides excellent yield, viability, and high efficiency for the expansion of human iPS stem cells and differentiation...
Diagnosing hormone-based disorders using saliva samples dates back to the 1980s, but it is only the sensitivity improvements over the last decade that has led to saliva-based diagnostics becoming a viable alternative to blood testing. Biovis’ Diagnostik, a medical laboratory based in Limburg, Germany, has been at the forefront of saliva diagnostics since 2012, providing comprehensive testing to improve the analysis of hormone-based disorders....
Whilst commonly used air displacement pipettes are highly accurate for most pipetting applications, their performance is adversely affected by the physical properties of the solutions handled, such as viscosity, volatility, surface tension and temperature. However, positive displacement pipettes like Gilson's ergonomic MICROMAN® E and Capillary Pistons (CPs) work differently, and volume delivery is unaffected by the nature of the sample...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that Jennifer Field, an influential researcher in environmental analysis, has been selected to receive a prestigious Agilent Thought Leader Award. A professor in the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Field focuses her research on the quantitative analysis of organic micropollutants and their transformation products in natural and engineered systems, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Asynt, a renowned provider of laboratory equipment, has collaborated with Almac Sciences, a leading specialist in API development and manufacturing, to design and supply a range of bespoke reactor vessels. This case study showcases the successful partnership between the two companies, highlighting the benefits of utilizing Asynt’s lab vessels to streamline Almac Sciences’ scale-up process...
INTEGRA Biosciences has extended its reagent reservoir portfolio to include 10 and 25 ml sterile polypropylene reservoirs with SureFlo™ anti-sealing technology. The latest additions to the range are manufactured from a highly chemically resistant material offering a broad reagent compatibility and reduced surface adsorption of proteins, making them ideal for sensitive molecular assays...
Featuring a novel design, the new tri-coded 1.6ml Maximum Recovery tube from Azenta Life Sciences is ideally suited for automated workflows using liquid handling, where more sample can be retrieved due to the unique shaped bottom. Large dead volumes in storage tubes are particularly concerning for users handling precious samples, such as stem cells, enzymes, antibody solutions and difficult-to-make compounds...
Xybion Corporation announce the acquisition of Autoscribe Informatics (“Autoscribe”). This acquisition represents a significant strategic expansion in the Company’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) business globally. Autoscribe, a globally recognized LIMS software provider, headquartered in the United Kingdom, with additional operations in the United States and Australia...
This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, global genomics expert Neil Ward of PacBio is calling for greater collaboration and sharing of genomic pathogen data to bolster preparation for future pandemics. His call to action follows the UK Health Security Agency’s announcement that 58,224 people in England had an antibiotic-resistant infection in 2022, up 4% on 2021...
TESTA Analytical announce new 21CFR Part 11 compliance software for use with its popular family of NanoBrook particle sizing and zeta potential instrumentation. Determination of particle size and zeta potential are widely used measurement techniques for quality control of materials in sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry which are tightly regulated and highly audited. In such environments – quality control techniques have to comply with a wide range of laws and guidelines by providing detailed documentation about the whole process...
Leica Microsystems, a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 13 of Aivia, its AI image analysis software now provides a toolkit for transforming multiplexed 2D data into spatial insights. With Aivia 13, researchers can unveil spatial insights in tissues, allowing a deeper understanding of the microenvironment surrounding their phenotypes. In addition to handling large multiplexed 2D images, the new version enables researchers to obtain...
With their robust design and precise temperature control, Peltier chillers are ideal for simple temperature control tasks in laboratories and research facilities. They operate without refrigerants and are therefore very environmentally friendly. At the same time, the reliable chillers contribute to lowering operating costs and reducing the ecological footprint thanks to their energy-efficient operation. The TE400 uses fewer movable components such as compressors for cooling...
The COMBO-TWO Multi-Angle Light Scattering / Differential Refractive Index (MALS / DRI) detector package from TESTA Analytical brings together a perfectly matched combination of a high performance 7-angle MALS and an ultra-stable DRI detector - both designed to optimally operate using an integral 640nm light source. Delivering absolute molecular weight data from small to large molecules, MALS is recognised as a trusted GPC/SEC detection technique for polymer, protein, and polysaccharide applications...
The Model 228 lens from Resolve Optics has become an industry standard for Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging Systems (RUVIS) used to detect fingerprints or bloodstains undiscovered during an initial crime scene investigation. The Model 228 lens offers many advantages to RUVIS scope manufacturers and crime scene investigators both in terms of performance and ease-of-use. This unique lens provides high performance in both the UV and visible wavebands enabling investigators to identify...
Ergonomics is a key word when performing long pipetting series, such as routine tests and research during this pandemic period. From instrument position in the hand to smoothest activation, every single detail of the Acura® manual pipette line contributes to superior working comfort and reduction of hand fatigue. The optimal shape of finger rest maintains the instrument in position while pipetting...
The Pistoia Alliance
Presenting the newest release of FOCUS, brought to you by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). Focus is your essential list of top scientific items at amazing prices. This issue is brimming with exclusive offers on top-tier products from industry-leading brands that define the cutting edge of scientific research. SLS has handpicked offers on the finest products from leading scientific brands...
The Huber Petite Fleur models are the smallest dynamic temperature control systems in the Unistat range. They are designed for highly accurate temperature control of small research reactors. As all Unistats, the Petite Fleur models have unique thermodynamic properties. The Petite Fleur models reach operating temperatures of -40 °C to +200 °C and offer a refrigeration capacity of 480 W (with full pump capacity acc. to DIN 12876)...
The DP75 digital microscope camera breaks new ground in microscopic imaging. Users can capture brightfield or wide-wavelength fluorescence images using a single camera, eliminating the inconvenience of switching between multiple cameras. Designed for a variety of challenging life science and industrial applications, the DP75 camera empowers researchers and inspectors to capture high-resolution images from brightfield to fluorescence, even in the near-infrared (NIR) range...
Four trusts in the Greater Manchester Pathology Network are working to deploy Clinisys’ laboratory information management system (LIMS) in a way that will enable them to work more collaboratively and improve services for clinicians and patients. In a series of tenders, Tameside, Stockport, Bolton, and Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Trusts have all awarded Clinisys for their WinPath LIMS, and plans are now being developed to interface the systems to create an “integrated, interoperable LIMS service” across the network...
Eremid® Genomic Services, LLC (“Eremid”) announces a strategic partnership with Semaphore Solutions, a leader in informatics services and SaaS solutions for the life sciences industry. Eremid will implement Semaphore’s Labbit LIMS across its research, clinical, and training labs, a move that will advance its laboratory operations in customized contract research...
Uniqsis has developed an extensive range of affordable ‘building block’ modules to which you can simply add your own pumps to create a flow chemistry system. Compatible with a wide range of existing hardware – Uniqsis reactor modules significantly lower the cost of setting-up a high-performance flow chemistry system. Beneficially you can invest in just the capabilities you need now while preserving the ability to expand your flow chemistry system in future without redundancy...
The new ABLE 3D Magnetic Stir and Disposable Bioreactor System from AMSBIO provides cost-effective, lab-scale production of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell spheroid culture. Induced pluripotent stem cells grown in 3D spheroid suspension culture closely resemble embryoid body structures naturally formed by embryonic stem cells. Using an ABLE 3D Bioreactor offers researchers an easy-to-use and affordable tool that provides excellent yield, viability, and high efficiency for the expansion of human iPS stem cells and differentiation...
Diagnosing hormone-based disorders using saliva samples dates back to the 1980s, but it is only the sensitivity improvements over the last decade that has led to saliva-based diagnostics becoming a viable alternative to blood testing. Biovis’ Diagnostik, a medical laboratory based in Limburg, Germany, has been at the forefront of saliva diagnostics since 2012, providing comprehensive testing to improve the analysis of hormone-based disorders....
Whilst commonly used air displacement pipettes are highly accurate for most pipetting applications, their performance is adversely affected by the physical properties of the solutions handled, such as viscosity, volatility, surface tension and temperature. However, positive displacement pipettes like Gilson's ergonomic MICROMAN® E and Capillary Pistons (CPs) work differently, and volume delivery is unaffected by the nature of the sample...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that Jennifer Field, an influential researcher in environmental analysis, has been selected to receive a prestigious Agilent Thought Leader Award. A professor in the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Field focuses her research on the quantitative analysis of organic micropollutants and their transformation products in natural and engineered systems, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Asynt, a renowned provider of laboratory equipment, has collaborated with Almac Sciences, a leading specialist in API development and manufacturing, to design and supply a range of bespoke reactor vessels. This case study showcases the successful partnership between the two companies, highlighting the benefits of utilizing Asynt’s lab vessels to streamline Almac Sciences’ scale-up process...
INTEGRA Biosciences has extended its reagent reservoir portfolio to include 10 and 25 ml sterile polypropylene reservoirs with SureFlo™ anti-sealing technology. The latest additions to the range are manufactured from a highly chemically resistant material offering a broad reagent compatibility and reduced surface adsorption of proteins, making them ideal for sensitive molecular assays...