Azenta Life Sciences latest exciting products for biospecimen sample management will be on show at ISBER 2023 in Granada, Spain (24th-25th October). On display will be products that enable seamless end to end biospecimen sample collection, organisation, processing, and storage leading to better quality epidemiological data, clearer insights into the genetic landscape and easier analysis of complex data sets...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, is releasing the results of a new global survey conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research, organizers of the Lab of the Future Congress, examining lab technology investment, barriers, and benefits. The Alliance surveyed 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC from its network of members, including lab professionals and R&D experts from top pharma companies, medium enterprises and life science start-ups...
Shimadzu, one of the world leaders in analytical instrumentation and testing equipment, announces the release of the AIMsight infrared microscope. AIMsight builds on the high sensitivity of Shimadzu’s well-known AIM-9000 to offer an improved operational experience through greater automation. In addition to assisting labs in simplifying the workloads of their operators, AIMsight meets the latest in environmental regulatory demands and assists industry in its efforts to measure and reduce harmful contaminants such as microplastics...
Labcold, an ISO9001 certified UK specialist manufacturer of medical and scientific refrigeration, will be unveiling a new range of ATEX fridges and freezers to complement their existing range of laboratory cooling products at this year’s Lab Innovations. Labcold have been supplying science since 1932, so have over 90 years of experience in producing equipment the meets the demands of laboratory professionals...
Promega has announced a groundbreaking new medical development that can significantly reduce drug development times by up to 12 months and help life-saving medicines come to market sooner. Not only this but the new CRISPR-generated Knock-In Reporter Cell Lines can save biotech companies up to £6millon which will help ensure their future in developing critical medicines...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announce the launch of its PTC Tempo 48/48 and PTC Tempo 384 Thermal Cyclers, designed to support PCR applications in basic and translational research, process development, and quality control. The PTC Tempo 48/48 and PTC Tempo 384 Thermal Cyclers are the latest additions to the Bio-Rad portfolio of conventional PCR thermal cyclers...
Leica Microsystems has announced an exciting new collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry at The University of Oxford UK, in the fields of optical and super resolution microscopy, artificial intelligence, correlative microscopy and EM specimen preparation. The Centre of Excellence will be hosted by the world-class Micron Bioimaging Facility within the Department of Biochemistry at The University of Oxford and will feature cutting-edge imaging solutions from Leica microsystems...
Shimadzu, one of the world leaders in analytical instrumentation and testing equipment, announces the release of the Brevis GC-2050, a more compact version of the popular GC-2030. The new Brevis GC-2050 further advances the Shimadzu tradition of delivering high-precision gas chromatography analyses – while simultaneously saving valuable laboratory bench space...
Autoscribe Informatics are highlighting key developments in its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at the UK’s largest dedicated exhibition for laboratory professionals, Lab Innovations 2023. New or updated features on show will include an improved laboratory execution system (LES), a new subcontracting module, an improved audit reporting function, and federated single sign-on (SSO) functionality...
The collaboration represents MilliporeSigma’s joint steps toward breakthrough innovation to make research and quality control in the lab more efficient and sustainable. The new ChemisTwin™ platform combines ACD/Labs’ industry-leading NMR predictors with Millipore Sigma’s digital reference materials (dRMs). Through the first release version of its digital reference material (dRM) platform: ChemisTwin™, MilliporeSigma is providing scientists in quality control labs with an automated structure verification tool by NMR...
Fulfilling part of the Group's growth plan, Milexia Iberica expands its presence in new markets such as Scientific Instrumentation with specialized products for electron microscopy and ion milling techniques as well as excellent customer service, local technical and after-sales support, a full warranty, and spare parts for times when problems arise.
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for drug discovery, has announced the acquisition of BioPharmics LLC, expanding its 3D drug design and modelling offering. Bringing decades of experience in computational chemistry and biology, BioPharmics’ CEO, Dr Ajay Jain, and Director of Applied Science, Dr Ann Cleves, join the Optibrium team, respectively focusing on R&D and Application Science in the newly-created BioPharmics Division...
Yourgene Health plc (“Yourgene”, AIM: YGEN), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, has launched the Yourgene® MagBench™ Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit. MagBench solution is available to Sage™ customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. MagBench offers a simple, fast, and cost-efficient, bench-top robotic cell-free DNA (cfDNA) extraction workstation optimised for Yourgene’s Sage 32 NIPT Workflow...
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. and PathoQuest SAS, a leader in the development and provision of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing services for biopharmaceuticals, have announced the publication of the results of a seminal study in Vaccine. This unique study demonstrated that PathoQuest’s proprietary, good manufacturing practice (GMP) grade NGS-based assay had a greater capability of detecting viral contaminants when compared to in vivo assays...
Four astronauts ended a six-month science expedition onboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the successful splashdown of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft off the coast of Florida. During their time in space, the crew members worked on dozens of research investigations and technology demonstration projects that were sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory...
In an era where both sustainability and cost-effectiveness hold great importance to the lab industry, it can sometimes be hard to find a balance. Ahead of this year’s Lab Innovations, taking place on November 1 and 2 at the NEC, Birmingham, Scientific Lab Supplies (SLS) has shared its top ten tips for the lab industry to go green without financial strain. The company’s team of experts will be on hand at Lab Innovations on stand L70 where it can offer advice and help you find the right solution for your lab...
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine (IRIB) focuses on developing innovative technologies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. Its research programs are centered around several themes, including cancer, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and regenerative medicine. Located in Rouen, France, the IRIB brings together researchers and experts from various fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and medicine, to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects....
Waters Corporation introduces the DynaPro™ ZetaStar™ instrument from its Wyatt Technology™ portfolio for nanoparticle analysis. The new instrument simultaneously enables dynamic and static light scattering and dynamic and electrophoretic light scattering (DLS/SLS/ELS) measurements, all in one device. By combining multiple light scattering techniques and automatically assessing data quality and performing adaptive data capture...
Torx® Software Limited announces a collaboration with CDD Vault to facilitate the seamless synthesis and registration of new compounds during the small-molecule drug discovery process. Torx, is a cloud-based platform developed by Cresset and Elixir™ Software which enables chemistry teams to collaborate, design molecules and track compound synthesis across the design-make-test-analyze (DMTA) cycle...
Researchers at the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (WCMR), within the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University in the UK, have chosen INTEGRA Biosciences’ VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette to support their research on mitochondrial diseases. The multidisciplinary team is using the equipment to streamline various steps in its high throughput screening assays to identify drugs that are capable of rescuing mitochondrial function to improve the quality of life of those living with a mitochondrial condition...
New 410 Flame Photometer Range will now consists of the Classic, Industrial and Scientific models. All three Models of 410 Flame Photometer come with a preloaded filter stick which houses a maximum of three element filters. The filter stick is easily removed and replaced within the chimney housing (no tools required) and as such it is a relatively simple operation to introduce alternative element specific filters...
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan presents a bold strategy for the UK to develop the biomedical scientist workforce to operate at the highest levels of practice through training, experience and professional qualifications. After welcoming the publication and the commitments of the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan, the IBMS committed to ensuring that the biomedical scientist workforce will be featured and a key part of its successful delivery...