Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...
Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have unveiled how to engineer microbial ‘cell-factories’ to boost the manufacture of high-value chemicals that are used in everyday products like domestic goods, clothes and food. To date cell-based systems have been less efficient than existing petrochemical processes due to natural constraints within living cells...
Did you know some viruses don’t cause illness and can instead be used to treat disease? Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics reprogrammed a virus to carry a novel gene therapy to neurons to treat neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injury. The company needed a way to test the therapeutic in a mature human brain model, which is difficult to produce on Earth...
Leading science and innovation campus, Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’. Supported by Capital Enterprise Network and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Discovery Park’s latest Discovery Spark programme will have an oncology theme. It invites cancer tech start-ups looking to accelerate their business to apply...
Azenta, Inc. has announced that it has been selected as the technology provider by UK Biocentre as they expand their large-scale sample storage in support of the preservation of internationally significant sample collections. This new system is in addition to the seven Azenta BioArc™ Flex™ automated sample store systems already in place at the facility. UK Biocentre will utilize the new BioArc Ultra™ to deliver on critical research projects including the United Kingdom’s largest health research program
Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system...
Cormica, a global leader in life sciences testing and consulting, has completed the acquisition of Zwisler Laboratorium, a premier provider of laboratory services headquartered in Reichenau, Germany. This landmark acquisition marks Cormica’s first entry into the German market, a key milestone in its strategy to expand its European footprint. The move underlines Cormica’s commitment to becoming a leading operator in high-growth European markets, with plans to explore additional opportunities for expansion in Germany...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, has announced the launch of Nuvia wPrime 2A Media, a scalable weak anion exchange and hydrophobic interaction (AEX-HIC) mixed-mode chromatography resin for small- to large-scale biomolecule purification. Bio-Rad's partners in the resin’s development successfully used the resin to remove host cell proteins, high and low molecular weight aggregates and impurities, and DNA from monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, and adeno-associated virus...
In materials science, achieving precise and repeatable scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis requires pristine sample surfaces. However, handling and preparation methods frequently degrade the sample’s condition, making it challenging to observe the material's essential features. Here, Britta Siefer, SEM expert at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how a reliable workflow can preserve sample integrity for quality analysis...
Labomatic Instruments AG and KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH are pleased to announce a strategic cooperation aimed at combining their complementary strengths to offer a larger portfolio to their respective customer bases. Customers in the liquid chromatography segment in particular are likely to benefit from the complementary expertise, especially in terms of flow rate and pressure ranges...
Revvity, Inc.has announced a strategic agreement to commercialize an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) workflow solution for neonatal sequencing, co-developed with Element Biosciences, Inc., a life science company democratizing access to advanced DNA and multi-omic sequencing solutions. This initiative builds upon Revvity's recent introduction of an automated next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow for newborn sequencing research and strengthens Element’s momentum towards regulatory approval of the benchtop AVITI™ sequencing system...
Pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) could cut the time it takes to bring life-saving treatments to patients. This represents just one example of innovation being championed by the UK's seven new regulatory science powerhouses. Innovate UK – the UK’s innovation agency, in partnership with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Office for Life Sciences, and the Medical Research Council have announced seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation...
INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their lab’s throughput...
Illumina, Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has announced a pilot proteomics program to analyze 50,000 UK Biobank samples in collaboration with deCODE Genetics, Standard BioTools, Tecan, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis. The pilot program is based on Illumina's upcoming proteomics assay, Illumina Protein Prep™, powered by SOMAmer® technology, a next-generation sequencing (NGS) based solution that will help scale access to proteomic insights...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announce the introduction of Olink® Reveal, setting a new standard for affordable, high-plex proteomics that enables researchers to identify circulating biomarkers for a range of applications with reduced cost and set up requirements. Olink Reveal represents a powerful new tool for proteomics research, measuring ~1,000 carefully selected human proteins to broadly screen the proteome while also enabling deep characterization of critical inflammation processes...
Leaders from across the region will meet to discuss the advancements in lab technology and the overarching industry, which has seen numerous developments over the past couple of years. With the conference setting its eyes on the evolution of the lab it will address 9 important and varying themes that encompass the breadth of this ever-growing field in Basel, May 27-28...
Using the HPLC Pump Qualification Pack from TESTA Analytical considerably reduces the time required for HPLC pump qualification, while improving traceability of results. Comprising a calibrated non-invasive, realtime LC flowmeter, data validation tool and tablet-computer with pre-installed software – the pack automatically performs all necessary flow data calculations plus operational and performance qualification checks...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity. These advancements streamline lab operations, enhance accuracy, and support the growing demands of scientific research. Kevin Cramer, founder, CEO, and CTO of Sapio Sciences, commented: “Sapio’s mission is to accelerate discovery by simplifying the complexities of science, and the new capabilities in Release 24.12 demonstrate our commitment...
Advances in nanoparticle and protein development have introduced complex solutions with a narrow window for achieving optimal efficacy and safety. Addressing these challenges requires precise control over charge, size and distribution. The ZetaStar™️ instrument integrates dynamic, static and electrophoretic light scattering (DLS/SLS/ELS) measurements into a single system...
Azenta Life Sciences has launched Cap2™ - a new 0.2ml PCR microcentrifuge tube featuring a novel dual-cap design with both hinged lid and screw cap to preserve the integrity of samples used in genetic testing workflows. Acting as both a collection and processing tube, sample transfer can be minimized making for greater efficiency and less wastage. Designed to ensure sample traceability in wide ranging genetic testing workflows, including pre-implantation genetic testing...
The Roslin Institute, located on the Easter Bush Campus at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, is a thriving hub of innovation in the field of animal biosciences. Research groups hosted by the institute carry out various cutting-edge projects and frequently rely on biological samples, which must be stored at low or ultra-low temperatures (ULT) around the clock to preserve their viability. This article discusses key considerations when choosing cold chain storage solutions for any lab...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...
Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have unveiled how to engineer microbial ‘cell-factories’ to boost the manufacture of high-value chemicals that are used in everyday products like domestic goods, clothes and food. To date cell-based systems have been less efficient than existing petrochemical processes due to natural constraints within living cells...
Did you know some viruses don’t cause illness and can instead be used to treat disease? Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics reprogrammed a virus to carry a novel gene therapy to neurons to treat neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injury. The company needed a way to test the therapeutic in a mature human brain model, which is difficult to produce on Earth...
Leading science and innovation campus, Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’. Supported by Capital Enterprise Network and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Discovery Park’s latest Discovery Spark programme will have an oncology theme. It invites cancer tech start-ups looking to accelerate their business to apply...
Azenta, Inc. has announced that it has been selected as the technology provider by UK Biocentre as they expand their large-scale sample storage in support of the preservation of internationally significant sample collections. This new system is in addition to the seven Azenta BioArc™ Flex™ automated sample store systems already in place at the facility. UK Biocentre will utilize the new BioArc Ultra™ to deliver on critical research projects including the United Kingdom’s largest health research program
Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system...
Cormica, a global leader in life sciences testing and consulting, has completed the acquisition of Zwisler Laboratorium, a premier provider of laboratory services headquartered in Reichenau, Germany. This landmark acquisition marks Cormica’s first entry into the German market, a key milestone in its strategy to expand its European footprint. The move underlines Cormica’s commitment to becoming a leading operator in high-growth European markets, with plans to explore additional opportunities for expansion in Germany...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, has announced the launch of Nuvia wPrime 2A Media, a scalable weak anion exchange and hydrophobic interaction (AEX-HIC) mixed-mode chromatography resin for small- to large-scale biomolecule purification. Bio-Rad's partners in the resin’s development successfully used the resin to remove host cell proteins, high and low molecular weight aggregates and impurities, and DNA from monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, and adeno-associated virus...
In materials science, achieving precise and repeatable scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis requires pristine sample surfaces. However, handling and preparation methods frequently degrade the sample’s condition, making it challenging to observe the material's essential features. Here, Britta Siefer, SEM expert at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how a reliable workflow can preserve sample integrity for quality analysis...
Labomatic Instruments AG and KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH are pleased to announce a strategic cooperation aimed at combining their complementary strengths to offer a larger portfolio to their respective customer bases. Customers in the liquid chromatography segment in particular are likely to benefit from the complementary expertise, especially in terms of flow rate and pressure ranges...
Revvity, Inc.has announced a strategic agreement to commercialize an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) workflow solution for neonatal sequencing, co-developed with Element Biosciences, Inc., a life science company democratizing access to advanced DNA and multi-omic sequencing solutions. This initiative builds upon Revvity's recent introduction of an automated next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow for newborn sequencing research and strengthens Element’s momentum towards regulatory approval of the benchtop AVITI™ sequencing system...
Pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) could cut the time it takes to bring life-saving treatments to patients. This represents just one example of innovation being championed by the UK's seven new regulatory science powerhouses. Innovate UK – the UK’s innovation agency, in partnership with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Office for Life Sciences, and the Medical Research Council have announced seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation...
INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their lab’s throughput...
Illumina, Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has announced a pilot proteomics program to analyze 50,000 UK Biobank samples in collaboration with deCODE Genetics, Standard BioTools, Tecan, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis. The pilot program is based on Illumina's upcoming proteomics assay, Illumina Protein Prep™, powered by SOMAmer® technology, a next-generation sequencing (NGS) based solution that will help scale access to proteomic insights...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announce the introduction of Olink® Reveal, setting a new standard for affordable, high-plex proteomics that enables researchers to identify circulating biomarkers for a range of applications with reduced cost and set up requirements. Olink Reveal represents a powerful new tool for proteomics research, measuring ~1,000 carefully selected human proteins to broadly screen the proteome while also enabling deep characterization of critical inflammation processes...
Leaders from across the region will meet to discuss the advancements in lab technology and the overarching industry, which has seen numerous developments over the past couple of years. With the conference setting its eyes on the evolution of the lab it will address 9 important and varying themes that encompass the breadth of this ever-growing field in Basel, May 27-28...
Using the HPLC Pump Qualification Pack from TESTA Analytical considerably reduces the time required for HPLC pump qualification, while improving traceability of results. Comprising a calibrated non-invasive, realtime LC flowmeter, data validation tool and tablet-computer with pre-installed software – the pack automatically performs all necessary flow data calculations plus operational and performance qualification checks...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity. These advancements streamline lab operations, enhance accuracy, and support the growing demands of scientific research. Kevin Cramer, founder, CEO, and CTO of Sapio Sciences, commented: “Sapio’s mission is to accelerate discovery by simplifying the complexities of science, and the new capabilities in Release 24.12 demonstrate our commitment...
Advances in nanoparticle and protein development have introduced complex solutions with a narrow window for achieving optimal efficacy and safety. Addressing these challenges requires precise control over charge, size and distribution. The ZetaStar™️ instrument integrates dynamic, static and electrophoretic light scattering (DLS/SLS/ELS) measurements into a single system...
Azenta Life Sciences has launched Cap2™ - a new 0.2ml PCR microcentrifuge tube featuring a novel dual-cap design with both hinged lid and screw cap to preserve the integrity of samples used in genetic testing workflows. Acting as both a collection and processing tube, sample transfer can be minimized making for greater efficiency and less wastage. Designed to ensure sample traceability in wide ranging genetic testing workflows, including pre-implantation genetic testing...
The Roslin Institute, located on the Easter Bush Campus at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, is a thriving hub of innovation in the field of animal biosciences. Research groups hosted by the institute carry out various cutting-edge projects and frequently rely on biological samples, which must be stored at low or ultra-low temperatures (ULT) around the clock to preserve their viability. This article discusses key considerations when choosing cold chain storage solutions for any lab...