SPT Labtech, a global leader in innovative laboratory automation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out company from the Cavendish Laboratory combining materials engineering and cell biology to tackle unmet drug screening needs. The partnership will integrate SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handling platform with Semarion’s SemaCyte® microcarrier technology to develop a flexible, scalable, and automated workflow...
HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its worldwide network of Analytical Solution Plazas with the opening in the UK of its latest advanced technology centre. Sited in the centre of the country on MIRA Tech Park, the HORIBA Group’s new customer and scientific collaboration site was opened by HORIBA Group CEO, Mr. Atsushi Horiba, and British Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Ms Julia Longbottom CMG...
The life science group Sartorius has successfully closed the acquisition of MatTek Corp, including Visikol Inc, from the Swedish BICO Group AB, as announced in April. The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2025, following the receipt of the required regulatory approval and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions. With the integration of the business into its Lab Products and Services division, Sartorius is expanding its cell technology portfolio...
GenNext® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in protein footprinting, is collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, to provide a simplified structural biology workflow designed to improve biotherapeutic development. The organizations are combining GenNext’s AutoFox® Protein Footprinting System with Thermo Fisher’s industry-leading liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions...
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can be caused by prolonged and repetitive movements, and almost 90 % of scientists who regularly use pipettes for more than an hour a day report hand and elbow disorders, while others experience discomfort in the wrist, arm, shoulder and neck. The likelihood of developing an RSI from pipetting is dependent on various risk factors. The 3 major ones are posture, force and repetition.
Figures show that the UK produces 3 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year. With 15% of healthcare sector waste classed as hazardous, the cumulative impact can be substantial when waste isn't managed properly. Mismanagement of hazardous, contaminated, or expired materials can lead to health risks, environmental harm, and even legal consequences. As a result, the safe disposal of laboratory waste is crucial for protecting your local area...
Waters Corporation and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies and an industry-leading financial outlook. The agreement is structured as a tax-efficient Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at approximately $17.5 billion...
Alphalyse, a fast-growing Danish specialist contract research organization (CRO) that has developed GMP‑validated liquid‑chromatography mass‑spectrometry (LC‑MS) assays for host‑cell‑protein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, announces that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth...
Aston University biostatistician Dr Dan Green has identified the top ten errors he commonly sees in research papers in his work as a statistical reviewer for scientific and medical journals. Since 2021, he has reviewed more than 200 papers for journals such as BMJ Heart and Addiction, and has now written an article for BMJ Heart explaining the errors to help researchers avoid them...
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed a groundbreaking bioelectric implant that restores movement in rats after injuries to the spinal cord. This breakthrough offers new hope for an effective treatment for humans suffering from loss of sensation and function due to spinal cord injury...
In pharmaceutical quality control, deviations are not an option. This is why a LC column that delivers consistently reliable results, regardless of the measurement series or production batch, is needed. This requirement is exactly met by YMC-Triart UHPLC columns: a precisely controlled manufacturing process with tight specifications ensures consistent performance and minimises unwanted variances. The result is stable retention times, consistent peak shapes, and documentable quality, day after day...
Siemens Healthineers announces new sustainability solutions for clinical laboratories that focus on reducing the environmental impact of analysing clinical laboratory samples. Historically, in vitro diagnostics testing has required large amounts of water, energy, and plastic consumables that contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of healthcare operations...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced that the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award has been bestowed upon Alán Aspuru-Guzik (48), professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto, Canada, in recognition of his groundbreaking innovations in computational sciences. The award ceremony, held at the Stadttheater Lindau in conjunction with the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting, highlighted the critical role of computational sciences in driving transformative research...
Following a year of major transformation, Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is already delivering measurable results for laboratories across the scientific industry – with a strong and dependable service to its customers. SLS are proud to be partnered with the world’s most recognisable brands in science, and are committed to working with passion, delivering with integrity, and paying attention to the details that matter...
Illumina, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data-driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance-based milestones and performance-based royalties...
Go-lives at Western and Southern health and social care trusts mean every pathology service is using the same laboratory information management system; improving efficiency and quality. An ambitious technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system at the final two health and social care trusts...
INTEGRA Biosciences is challenging scientists to let their imagination run wild and create an unforgettable scientific catchphrase for a chance to win one of 100 specially designed and printed Tshirts! To enter, simply visit the competition landing page, submit a slogan and fill out a short questionnaire. The 5 best suggestions will be selected by an internal jury, and then published to the INTEGRA community for voting...
iiCON (Infection Innovation Consortium) has appointed the automation partner for the new, £20M labs being built at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. This is a key milestone in the delivery of this major project - one of the UK’s first Category Three, robotic AI laboratories. The labs are due to be complete in 2027. The new £20 million robotic and AI-driven laboratory is part of a strategic project supported by £10 million in funding from the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone...
Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technology, announces that mass photometry has been recognized by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)—and referenced in the new draft USP general chapter <1067>—as a key orthogonal method for characterizing USP’s new adeno-associated virus (AAV) reference standards. As a major advancement in gene therapy quality, USP has recently released new standards for measuring empty and full AAV capsids using five different methods from a comprehensive multi-laboratory study...
At the ASM Microbe 2025 conference Bruker has announced that its MALDI Biotyper® sirius and sirius one systems have been awarded the ACT Label, a mark of excellence in environmental accountability, consistency, and transparency. This independent certification evaluates sustainability across the instrument’s lifecycle - from production and daily operation to disposal...
Data stands at the centre of transformation in today’s digital labs — both as a major obstacle and a driving force for innovation, according to a survey of more than 150 scientists from Titian Software and Labguru. Data overload and management were identified as the most significant challenges impacting lab operations. This same data deluge offers a powerful opportunity: respondents cited AI’s potential to manage and extract insights from the vast volumes of data generated by experiments...
It’s an exciting year for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Singapore Affiliate which will celebrate its 25th anniversary. With over 2,000 participants in 2024, the annual meeting for bio and pharmaceutical manufacturers is set to continue its growth. The expanded exhibition is sold-out with months to go, while the educational programme features a stellar speaker faculty...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in innovative laboratory automation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out company from the Cavendish Laboratory combining materials engineering and cell biology to tackle unmet drug screening needs. The partnership will integrate SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handling platform with Semarion’s SemaCyte® microcarrier technology to develop a flexible, scalable, and automated workflow...
HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its worldwide network of Analytical Solution Plazas with the opening in the UK of its latest advanced technology centre. Sited in the centre of the country on MIRA Tech Park, the HORIBA Group’s new customer and scientific collaboration site was opened by HORIBA Group CEO, Mr. Atsushi Horiba, and British Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Ms Julia Longbottom CMG...
The life science group Sartorius has successfully closed the acquisition of MatTek Corp, including Visikol Inc, from the Swedish BICO Group AB, as announced in April. The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2025, following the receipt of the required regulatory approval and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions. With the integration of the business into its Lab Products and Services division, Sartorius is expanding its cell technology portfolio...
GenNext® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in protein footprinting, is collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, to provide a simplified structural biology workflow designed to improve biotherapeutic development. The organizations are combining GenNext’s AutoFox® Protein Footprinting System with Thermo Fisher’s industry-leading liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions...
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can be caused by prolonged and repetitive movements, and almost 90 % of scientists who regularly use pipettes for more than an hour a day report hand and elbow disorders, while others experience discomfort in the wrist, arm, shoulder and neck. The likelihood of developing an RSI from pipetting is dependent on various risk factors. The 3 major ones are posture, force and repetition.
Figures show that the UK produces 3 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year. With 15% of healthcare sector waste classed as hazardous, the cumulative impact can be substantial when waste isn't managed properly. Mismanagement of hazardous, contaminated, or expired materials can lead to health risks, environmental harm, and even legal consequences. As a result, the safe disposal of laboratory waste is crucial for protecting your local area...
Waters Corporation and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies and an industry-leading financial outlook. The agreement is structured as a tax-efficient Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at approximately $17.5 billion...
Alphalyse, a fast-growing Danish specialist contract research organization (CRO) that has developed GMP‑validated liquid‑chromatography mass‑spectrometry (LC‑MS) assays for host‑cell‑protein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, announces that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth...
Aston University biostatistician Dr Dan Green has identified the top ten errors he commonly sees in research papers in his work as a statistical reviewer for scientific and medical journals. Since 2021, he has reviewed more than 200 papers for journals such as BMJ Heart and Addiction, and has now written an article for BMJ Heart explaining the errors to help researchers avoid them...
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed a groundbreaking bioelectric implant that restores movement in rats after injuries to the spinal cord. This breakthrough offers new hope for an effective treatment for humans suffering from loss of sensation and function due to spinal cord injury...
In pharmaceutical quality control, deviations are not an option. This is why a LC column that delivers consistently reliable results, regardless of the measurement series or production batch, is needed. This requirement is exactly met by YMC-Triart UHPLC columns: a precisely controlled manufacturing process with tight specifications ensures consistent performance and minimises unwanted variances. The result is stable retention times, consistent peak shapes, and documentable quality, day after day...
Siemens Healthineers announces new sustainability solutions for clinical laboratories that focus on reducing the environmental impact of analysing clinical laboratory samples. Historically, in vitro diagnostics testing has required large amounts of water, energy, and plastic consumables that contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of healthcare operations...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced that the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award has been bestowed upon Alán Aspuru-Guzik (48), professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto, Canada, in recognition of his groundbreaking innovations in computational sciences. The award ceremony, held at the Stadttheater Lindau in conjunction with the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting, highlighted the critical role of computational sciences in driving transformative research...
Following a year of major transformation, Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is already delivering measurable results for laboratories across the scientific industry – with a strong and dependable service to its customers. SLS are proud to be partnered with the world’s most recognisable brands in science, and are committed to working with passion, delivering with integrity, and paying attention to the details that matter...
Illumina, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data-driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance-based milestones and performance-based royalties...
Go-lives at Western and Southern health and social care trusts mean every pathology service is using the same laboratory information management system; improving efficiency and quality. An ambitious technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system at the final two health and social care trusts...
INTEGRA Biosciences is challenging scientists to let their imagination run wild and create an unforgettable scientific catchphrase for a chance to win one of 100 specially designed and printed Tshirts! To enter, simply visit the competition landing page, submit a slogan and fill out a short questionnaire. The 5 best suggestions will be selected by an internal jury, and then published to the INTEGRA community for voting...
iiCON (Infection Innovation Consortium) has appointed the automation partner for the new, £20M labs being built at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. This is a key milestone in the delivery of this major project - one of the UK’s first Category Three, robotic AI laboratories. The labs are due to be complete in 2027. The new £20 million robotic and AI-driven laboratory is part of a strategic project supported by £10 million in funding from the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone...
Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technology, announces that mass photometry has been recognized by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)—and referenced in the new draft USP general chapter <1067>—as a key orthogonal method for characterizing USP’s new adeno-associated virus (AAV) reference standards. As a major advancement in gene therapy quality, USP has recently released new standards for measuring empty and full AAV capsids using five different methods from a comprehensive multi-laboratory study...
At the ASM Microbe 2025 conference Bruker has announced that its MALDI Biotyper® sirius and sirius one systems have been awarded the ACT Label, a mark of excellence in environmental accountability, consistency, and transparency. This independent certification evaluates sustainability across the instrument’s lifecycle - from production and daily operation to disposal...
Data stands at the centre of transformation in today’s digital labs — both as a major obstacle and a driving force for innovation, according to a survey of more than 150 scientists from Titian Software and Labguru. Data overload and management were identified as the most significant challenges impacting lab operations. This same data deluge offers a powerful opportunity: respondents cited AI’s potential to manage and extract insights from the vast volumes of data generated by experiments...
It’s an exciting year for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Singapore Affiliate which will celebrate its 25th anniversary. With over 2,000 participants in 2024, the annual meeting for bio and pharmaceutical manufacturers is set to continue its growth. The expanded exhibition is sold-out with months to go, while the educational programme features a stellar speaker faculty...