Global warming is a challenge for mankind on earth. Sustainability discussions primarily focus on energy consumption of devices. Even environmentally friendly and energy efficient ultra-low temperature freezers traditionally consume a large amount of energy as they maintain extremely low temperatures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for years. The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and My Green Lab have partnered again to reward the best concept to improve cold storage regarding sustainability...
New report from Colliers International indicates fertility rates in the MENA region have decreased from seven children per women in 1960 to just three in 2017. Male infertility identified as a growing problem occurring in approximately 50% of the cases in the GCC and Middle East, in addition to genetic diseases. The latest research by Colliers International has revealed the current global In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market is estimated to be between US$ 10 billion to US$ 12 billion...
From 12 – 14 March Dubai plays host once again to the annual ARABLAB SHOW attracting exhibitors from all over the world showing a wide range of the latest technology and concepts in the Global Science Industry. ARABLAB billed as the No1 BUSINESS to BUSINESS SHOW for the Scientific Industry worldwide, and already ONLINE REGISTRATIONS have been received from Laboratory Industry Personnel from over 100+ countries....
Get ready for the premier conference of the year where scientists from around the world will deliver some of the most cutting-edge presentations covering the world of biological separations and analysis. World renowned scientists will address key developments and applications, productivity and financial challenges, and novel approaches related to biological molecule separations and analysis focusing on the latest innovations in technologies that are critical in clinical and biopharmaceutical research...
AMSBIO, a leading global supplier of Chondroitinase ABC enzyme, reports on the recent publication by Hu et al. of the therapeutic efficacy of microtube-embedded Chondroitinase ABC on a group of dogs with naturally occurring spinal injuries. Developing new therapies for human spinal cord injuries is a challenging task because the damage is heterogeneous in terms of spinal location and severity. Ideally a new therapy should work for survivors with...
At MedLab (Dubai 2019, 4-7 February - Booth Z1.C40), Telstar will be displaying the extremely compact LyoQuest range of laboratory freeze dryers that completely integrates pre-freezing, primary drying and secondary drying processes. Telstar LyoQuest combines multiple functions into a single unit so that users can perform complete cycles on a range of sample containers (vials, trays, ampoules, and flasks) using the same piece of equipment...
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections. The new study, published today in Nature and led by the University of Glasgow, reveals the inner workings of the calicivirus family, which includes norovirus and sapoviruses – highly infectious viruses that can cause outbreaks of diarrhoea and vomiting. It is hoped this research may provide a new target for the development of antiviral drugs to prevent diseases like norovirus...
Promega UK, the Life Sciences Company, based on the University of Southampton Science Park in Hampshire, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Festival of Genomics in 2019. The festival attracts leading UK scientists with a focus on genomics; one of the key specialist areas for Promega. Promega will be demonstrating their new Maxwell RSC48 automated nucleic acid extraction platform at the event. The RSC48 can be used to extract...
Dolomite Bio, part of the Blacktrace group, is helping to drive forward the single cell genomics revolution. Single cell analysis promises to transform drug discovery and disease research, enabling scientists to investigate cell diversity and quantify gene expression at the cellular level. This up and coming market sector is forecast to be worth $5.9bn by 2025*, with revenue growth driven by an increasing demand for...
Empirical Bioscience, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of enzymes, polymerases, and reagents for Molecular Biology applications, announced that it has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device and Quality Management Systems, this is an upgrade from their ISO 13485:2003 certificate. This certification more closely aligns with FDA regulatory guidelines and is an international standard that outlines the requirements for...
A UK-wide prohibition on the use of plastic microbeads came into effect in 2018, but what fundamental lessons can we learn from this high profile case? Dr Rachael Benstead, senior aquatic ecotoxicologist at translational science and research organisation, Fera Science Ltd. explains all. Figures from The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) suggest that an estimated 680 tonnes of....
UKSPA will, once more, be partnering with S-Lab to deliver a national two day conference. This year's conference, awards, dinner and exhibition will be held at the University of Birmingham on 2 and 3 April 2019. There will also be a huge range of sessions on offer and the conference streams will look at some of the key challenges and opportunities for UKSPA members and other stakeholders...
Published in the Peer-Reviewed Journal mAbs, the Paper Introduces Complex-Specific Antibodies for Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Biotherapeutics. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has published new findings on the generation and characterization of drug-target complex-specific antibodies for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of biotherapeutics. The paper published in the journal...
908 Devices’ High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry (HPMS) Technology to Power Next-Generation Advanced Chemical Threat Detector for U.S. Department of Defense. The company and joint partner Smiths Detection selected to develop Aerosol and Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). 908 Devices Inc., a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, has announced they will provide their...
Absolute Antibody Ltd., an industry-leading manufacturer of recombinant antibodies, announces its manufacturing facility based in Wilton Centre, Redcar, England has been certified under ISO 9001:2015 as of December 17, 2018. The newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility was designed with a focus on the standards to provide customers and distributors with the highest level of quality. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is the most updated standard of its kind...
Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd marks its 100th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1919, a rare achievement in today’s business climate. “This is a proud time for the company and illustrates our resiliency and adaptability. We look forward to the next 100 years and the developments that we can bring to our markets”, said Thomas Freda, CEO of Prior Scientific. “Prior is a very different company from what it was 100, 50, or even 10 years ago....
Sphere Fluidics, a company commercializing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Peak Analysis and Automation (PAA), a leader in the industry for the design and manufacture of automated laboratory equipment, will collaborate to offer automated micro-plate handling capabilities for single cell analysis. PAA's S-LAB™ plate handler will be integrated with Sphere Fluidics’ Cyto-Mine® Single Cell Analysis System...
Astell Scientific is pleased to announce the release of a new full-range product catalogue containing autoclaves, effluent decontamination systems (EDS), steam generators and more. Comprising 36 colour pages, the catalogue includes two new model ranges as well as listing all circular and square section autoclaves, from 33 litre benchtop to 1200 litre pass-through. It also includes explanation of important options for cooling, vacuum and direct steam – to name just a few....
Cancer Research UK recruits first patients in trial to improve the early detection and diagnosis of different cancer types. Study will use Owlstone Medical’s Breath Biopsy platform to identify breath biomarkers to detect and differentiate early-stage disease. Study will recruit 1,500 patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Owlstone Medical, a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection...
INTEGRA Biosciences is offering labs the chance to win a VIAFLO 96/384 pipette. Designed to simplify plate replication, plate reformatting or reservoir-to-plate transfers, the VIAFLO 96/384 allows labs without the space or budget for an expensive pipetting robot to increase the speed and throughput of routine tasks. Affordable, compact and user-friendly, the VIAFLO 96/384 enables straightforward liquid transfers for 24-, 96- or 384-channels in parallel....
FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a US subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation and a leading company in cell culture media, announced that on January 1, 2019 in the United States, the company changed its name from Irvine Scientific Sales Company, Inc. The new company name combines the “FUJIFILM” brand, which is recognized worldwide as a global company, together with the “Irvine Scientific” brand, which has been established as a leading company for cell culture media....
Professor Mel Greaves has been knighted in the New Year honours list 2019 for his pioneering and hugely influential research into childhood leukaemia. Professor Greaves, or Sir Mel, as he can now be known, has carried out groundbreaking work to understand the hidden natural history and causes of childhood leukaemia during a 35-year career at The Institute of Cancer Research, London – leading to advances in...
Global warming is a challenge for mankind on earth. Sustainability discussions primarily focus on energy consumption of devices. Even environmentally friendly and energy efficient ultra-low temperature freezers traditionally consume a large amount of energy as they maintain extremely low temperatures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for years. The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and My Green Lab have partnered again to reward the best concept to improve cold storage regarding sustainability...
New report from Colliers International indicates fertility rates in the MENA region have decreased from seven children per women in 1960 to just three in 2017. Male infertility identified as a growing problem occurring in approximately 50% of the cases in the GCC and Middle East, in addition to genetic diseases. The latest research by Colliers International has revealed the current global In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market is estimated to be between US$ 10 billion to US$ 12 billion...
From 12 – 14 March Dubai plays host once again to the annual ARABLAB SHOW attracting exhibitors from all over the world showing a wide range of the latest technology and concepts in the Global Science Industry. ARABLAB billed as the No1 BUSINESS to BUSINESS SHOW for the Scientific Industry worldwide, and already ONLINE REGISTRATIONS have been received from Laboratory Industry Personnel from over 100+ countries....
Get ready for the premier conference of the year where scientists from around the world will deliver some of the most cutting-edge presentations covering the world of biological separations and analysis. World renowned scientists will address key developments and applications, productivity and financial challenges, and novel approaches related to biological molecule separations and analysis focusing on the latest innovations in technologies that are critical in clinical and biopharmaceutical research...
AMSBIO, a leading global supplier of Chondroitinase ABC enzyme, reports on the recent publication by Hu et al. of the therapeutic efficacy of microtube-embedded Chondroitinase ABC on a group of dogs with naturally occurring spinal injuries. Developing new therapies for human spinal cord injuries is a challenging task because the damage is heterogeneous in terms of spinal location and severity. Ideally a new therapy should work for survivors with...
At MedLab (Dubai 2019, 4-7 February - 
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections. The new study, published today in Nature and led by the University of Glasgow, reveals the inner workings of the calicivirus family, which includes norovirus and sapoviruses – highly infectious viruses that can cause outbreaks of diarrhoea and vomiting. It is hoped this research may provide a new target for the development of antiviral drugs to prevent diseases like norovirus...
Promega UK, the Life Sciences Company, based on the University of Southampton Science Park in Hampshire, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Festival of Genomics in 2019. The festival attracts leading UK scientists with a focus on genomics; one of the key specialist areas for Promega. Promega will be demonstrating their new Maxwell RSC48 automated nucleic acid extraction platform at the event. The RSC48 can be used to extract...
Dolomite Bio, part of the Blacktrace group, is helping to drive forward the single cell genomics revolution. Single cell analysis promises to transform drug discovery and disease research, enabling scientists to investigate cell diversity and quantify gene expression at the cellular level. This up and coming market sector is forecast to be worth $5.9bn by 2025*, with revenue growth driven by an increasing demand for...
Empirical Bioscience, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of enzymes, polymerases, and reagents for Molecular Biology applications, announced that it has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device and Quality Management Systems, this is an upgrade from their ISO 13485:2003 certificate. This certification more closely aligns with FDA regulatory guidelines and is an international standard that outlines the requirements for...
A UK-wide prohibition on the use of plastic microbeads came into effect in 2018, but what fundamental lessons can we learn from this high profile case? Dr Rachael Benstead, 
UKSPA will, once more, be partnering with S-Lab to deliver a national two day conference. This year's conference, awards, dinner and exhibition will be held at the University of Birmingham on 2 and 3 April 2019. There will also be a huge range of sessions on offer and the conference streams will look at some of the key challenges and opportunities for UKSPA members and other stakeholders...
Published in the Peer-Reviewed Journal mAbs, the Paper Introduces Complex-Specific Antibodies for Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Biotherapeutics. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has published new findings on the generation and characterization of drug-target complex-specific antibodies for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of biotherapeutics. The paper published in the journal...
908 Devices’ High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry (HPMS) Technology to Power Next-Generation Advanced Chemical Threat Detector for U.S. Department of Defense. The company and joint partner Smiths Detection selected to develop Aerosol and Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). 908 Devices Inc., a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, has announced they will provide their...
Absolute Antibody Ltd., an industry-leading manufacturer of recombinant antibodies, announces its manufacturing facility based in Wilton Centre, Redcar, England has been certified under ISO 9001:2015 as of December 17, 2018. The newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility was designed with a focus on the standards to provide customers and distributors with the highest level of quality. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is the most updated standard of its kind...
Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd marks its 100th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1919, a rare achievement in today’s business climate. “This is a proud time for the company and illustrates our resiliency and adaptability. We look forward to the next 100 years and the developments that we can bring to our markets”, said Thomas Freda, CEO of Prior Scientific. “Prior is a very different company from what it was 100, 50, or even 10 years ago....
Sphere Fluidics, a company commercializing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Peak Analysis and Automation (PAA), a leader in the industry for the design and manufacture of automated laboratory equipment, will collaborate to offer automated micro-plate handling capabilities for single cell analysis. PAA's S-LAB™ plate handler will be integrated with Sphere Fluidics’ Cyto-Mine
Astell Scientific is pleased to announce the release of a new full-range product catalogue containing autoclaves, effluent decontamination systems (EDS), steam generators and more. Comprising 36 colour pages, the catalogue includes two new model ranges as well as listing all circular and square section autoclaves, from 33 litre benchtop to 1200 litre pass-through. It also includes explanation of important options for cooling, vacuum and direct steam – to name just a few....
Cancer Research UK recruits first patients in trial to improve the early detection and diagnosis of different cancer types. 
INTEGRA Biosciences is offering labs the chance to win a VIAFLO 96/384 pipette. Designed to simplify plate replication, plate reformatting or reservoir-to-plate transfers, the VIAFLO 96/384 allows labs without the space or budget for an expensive pipetting robot to increase the speed and throughput of routine tasks. Affordable, compact and user-friendly, the VIAFLO 96/384 enables straightforward liquid transfers for 24-, 96- or 384-channels in parallel....
FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a US subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation and a leading company in cell culture media, announced that on January 1, 2019 in the United States, the company changed its name from Irvine Scientific Sales Company, Inc. The new company name combines the “FUJIFILM” brand, which is recognized worldwide as a global company, together with the “Irvine Scientific” brand, which has been established as a leading company for cell culture media....
Professor Mel Greaves has been knighted in the New Year honours list 2019 for his pioneering and hugely influential research into childhood leukaemia. Professor Greaves, or Sir Mel, as he can now be known, has carried out groundbreaking work to understand the hidden natural history and causes of childhood leukaemia during a 35-year career at The Institute of Cancer Research, London – leading to advances in...