Secondary school pupils from across the north of Scotland have been experimenting with science over the past month as Robert Gordon University (RGU) continues its tradition of widening access to STEM subjects from an early age.
Members of RGU’s School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences have held a number of events in recent weeks to engage with youngsters and imprint the scientific curiosity that can take them far in their future careers. It began with the celebration for National Pathology Week, where...
SP Scientific announces publication of an independent study evaluating their LyoCapsule™ Freeze Dryer for pharmaceutical product formulation and process development.
The development of biopharmaceuticals often requires lyophilized formulations to produce stable drug products, beginning with laboratory experiments followed by scale-up to larger lyophilizers. Limited supply and high cost of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) can present major challenges during formulation and process development....
ROMIL is pleased to introduce PrimAg® conductivity reference solutions for the calibration of conductivity meters, further extending the comprehensive PrimAg® range of certified reference materials (CRMs).
Each calibrant or reference solution is supplied with a certificate of calibration detailing its calibrated or measured conductivity, as well as the associated uncertainty traced to ROMIL primary silver. PrimAg® is the clear choice when traceability is crucial....
€1.6 million grant will support ‘precise docking of very large DNA cargoes in genomes’ project
Sphere Fluidics, a company providing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Geneva Biotech, an EMBL spin-out developing world-class viral and non-viral DNA delivery systems, have received a €1.6 million grant from Eurostars....
The WHO reports an estimated 429,000 malaria deaths each year.
The disease mostly affects tropical and subtropical regions and in particular the African continent. The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC teamed up with the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME and the Institute of Tropical Medicine at the University of Tübingen....
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, BAM) and Analytik Jena AG have agreed to cooperate extensively in the research and development of optical spectrometry in the area of elemental analysis.
The two parties signed a corresponding cooperation agreement last week in Berlin. The focus of the two partners’ future research efforts will be on the development of new devices and applications for element determination. In this connection, the teams will work jointly on the further development...
Cambridge Epigenetix (CEGX), a pioneer in the development and application of epigenetic technologies, today announced the appointment of leading epigenetics-based therapeutics specialist, Professor Mark Dawson to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
Professor Dawson brings a wealth of experience in the translation of cancer epigenetics research to clinical practice. The appointment further strengthens CEGX’s panel of opinion leaders providing expert advice across the Company’s key focus areas of epigenetics, oncology, liquid biopsy, diagnostic and therapeutic development....
Uniqsis has published an application note that describes an efficient 2-step synthesis of a library of pyrazoles under continuous flow-through conditions developed by chemists at GalChimia (Coruna, Spain) on a FlowSyn™ continuous flow reactor system.
Pyrazoles are an important and well represented chemotype in drug discovery displaying wide ranging biological actions that include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, tranquilizing, muscle relaxing, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities....
University of Leicester and Medical Research Council researchers lead study to monitor effectiveness of drugs on cancer patients
University and MRC researchers have developed a new platform for assessing anti-cancer drug efficacy in lung cancer that is more reflective of patient response than previously used model systems. The platform relies on the derivation of ‘explants’ from tumour tissue obtained fresh from surgery....
Astell Scientific, the UK’s leading autoclave manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of a new section of its website dedicated to hosting video.
The first area of focus is that of Astell’s advanced colour touchscreen controller, with a selection of seventeen video tutorials available to explain common functions and setting adjustments, making it easy for owners of Astell sterilizers to find the perfect setup. Each clip provides a walk-through of steps....
While colorectal cancer screening already saves many thousands of lives, there is still room for improvement.
By looking at a combination of specific proteins rather than at a single blood protein alone, substantially more patients with colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas could be detected. The study describing these findings, conducted by researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute and VU University Medical Center....
Laboratory water equipment experts Triple Red, have released their new “all in one” water system - the Pico.
The new Pico is a low cost, one box solution that is easy to install and requires very low maintenance. While it will suit all general applications, the system also has a built-in 35 litre reservoir, consumables that can be changed in seconds and many more efficient features....
New application note gives researchers insights and guidance on maximizing HDR-mediated insertion of short fragments in CRISPR genome editing
As an advocate for the genomics age, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), has published a new application note on optimization of CRISPR-Cas9 for homology-directed repair (HDR) applications. Available as part of the IDT collection of CRISPR application notes and protocols, this article supports researchers using CRISPR...
Melbourne-based melanoma researcher selected as the winner of ‘RNAscope ISH Get Hybridized’ giveaway, supporting cutting-edge research
Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), a Bio-Techne brand, has announced the winner of its ‘RNAscope ISH Get Hybridized’ giveaway, designed to recognize and support groundbreaking research with RNAscope®in situ hybridization (ISH) technology. The winner, Dr. Andreas Behren, Group Leader in Cancer Immunobiology....
Dolomite Bio is delighted to announce the launch of the game-changing Nadia single cell platform, a groundbreaking system set to escalate scRNA-Seq to new heights, offering the fast-growing single cell research sector an innovative solution for a wide range of potential applications.
The Nadia instrument is a touchscreen-controlled, droplet-based microfluidic platform for single cell research, combining superior microfluidics, automated temperature control and gentle cell/bead agitation to offer a single compact instrument that delivers highly precise and reliable results.
The global market for chromatography instrumentation is expected to reach USD11.2 billion by the end of 2020, growing at a CAGR of around 6.3% from 2014 to 2021.
The rise in the investments in the field of R&D, the introduction of chromatography tests in drug approvals and advancements in the equipment of chromatography are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market....
Researchers at Kanazawa University and the University of Tokyo report in Nature Communications the visualization of the dynamics of ‘molecular scissors’ — the main mechanism of the CRISPR-Cas9 genetic-engineering technique.
One of the techniques used in genetic engineering — the process of artificially modifying the genome of a living organism — involves the so-called CRISPR-Cas9 nuclease system. Using this system, a cell’s DNA can be cut at a desired site, where genes can be deleted or added....
Leeds Beckett University and global research and development company, Axxonet Global, have announced an official partnership which will see the organisations collaborate on cutting-edge medical diagnostics and technology, forensic science and digital security projects.
The signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement follows the successful work that Leeds Beckett has been carrying out with Axxonet Global Limited and its Indian partner, Axxonet System Technologies India, over the last year, developing assistive technologies for medical systems, supporting age-related disorders and Parkinson’s disease. The partner organisations will engage in joint research and development projects in the areas of...
Elpis BioMed Ltd has announced that it has raised funds to bring its human cell products and services to market.
Backed by a world-class investor team, led by industry expert Jonathan Milner, with co-investments from Darrin Disley, Weslie Janeway and Nikolaus Starzacher. The funds will be used to grow the Company’s catalogue of off-the-shelf human cell type products and expand its service offerings...
High resolution 3D block face imaging for biological samples with fast acquisition rates and minimal sample damage
In collaboration with the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research (NCMIR) at the University of California San Diego, ZEISS releases a new Focal Charge Compensation module for block face imaging with ZEISS GeminiSEM and 3View® from Gatan, Inc....
Matrix Scheduler is an optional module for the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics.
Users can automatically schedule reports, worklists, registration of samples and more. In this way activities can be managed more efficiently and significant savings in staff time can be made. An easy to use interface allows flexible scheduling in a number of ways, based on dates, times, days of the week and other parameters.....
Members of RGU’s School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences have held a number of events in recent weeks to engage with youngsters and imprint the scientific curiosity that can take them far in their future careers. It began with the celebration for National Pathology Week, where...
The development of biopharmaceuticals often requires lyophilized formulations to produce stable drug products, beginning with laboratory experiments followed by scale-up to larger lyophilizers. Limited supply and high cost of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) can present major challenges during formulation and process development....
Each calibrant or reference solution is supplied with a certificate of calibration detailing its calibrated or measured conductivity, as well as the associated uncertainty traced to ROMIL primary silver. PrimAg® is the clear choice when traceability is crucial....
Sphere Fluidics, a company providing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Geneva Biotech, an EMBL spin-out developing world-class viral and non-viral DNA delivery systems, have received a €1.6 million grant from Eurostars....
The disease mostly affects tropical and subtropical regions and in particular the African continent. The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC teamed up with the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME and the Institute of Tropical Medicine at the University of Tübingen....
The two parties signed a corresponding cooperation agreement last week in Berlin. The focus of the two partners’ future research efforts will be on the development of new devices and applications for element determination. In this connection, the teams will work jointly on the further development...
Professor Dawson brings a wealth of experience in the translation of cancer epigenetics research to clinical practice. The appointment further strengthens CEGX’s panel of opinion leaders providing expert advice across the Company’s key focus areas of epigenetics, oncology, liquid biopsy, diagnostic and therapeutic development....
Pyrazoles are an important and well represented chemotype in drug discovery displaying wide ranging biological actions that include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, tranquilizing, muscle relaxing, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities....
University and MRC researchers have developed a new platform for assessing anti-cancer drug efficacy in lung cancer that is more reflective of patient response than previously used model systems. The platform relies on the derivation of ‘explants’ from tumour tissue obtained fresh from surgery....
The first area of focus is that of Astell’s advanced colour touchscreen controller, with a selection of seventeen video tutorials available to explain common functions and setting adjustments, making it easy for owners of Astell sterilizers to find the perfect setup. Each clip provides a walk-through of steps....
By looking at a combination of specific proteins rather than at a single blood protein alone, substantially more patients with colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas could be detected. The study describing these findings, conducted by researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute and VU University Medical Center....
The new Pico is a low cost, one box solution that is easy to install and requires very low maintenance. While it will suit all general applications, the system also has a built-in 35 litre reservoir, consumables that can be changed in seconds and many more efficient features....
As an advocate for the genomics age, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), has published a new application note on optimization of CRISPR-Cas9 for homology-directed repair (HDR) applications. Available as part of the IDT collection of CRISPR application notes and protocols, this article supports researchers using CRISPR...
Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), a Bio-Techne brand, has announced the winner of its ‘RNAscope ISH Get Hybridized’ giveaway, designed to recognize and support groundbreaking research with RNAscope® in situ hybridization (ISH) technology. The winner, Dr. Andreas Behren, Group Leader in Cancer Immunobiology....
The Nadia instrument is a touchscreen-controlled, droplet-based microfluidic platform for single cell research, combining superior microfluidics, automated temperature control and gentle cell/bead agitation to offer a single compact instrument that delivers highly precise and reliable results.
The new Edit-R CRISPRa offering provides researchers interested in gain-of-function studies with a powerful and easy-to-use two-component system for drug discovery, disease modeling, or pathway analysis....
The rise in the investments in the field of R&D, the introduction of chromatography tests in drug approvals and advancements in the equipment of chromatography are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market....
One of the techniques used in genetic engineering — the process of artificially modifying the genome of a living organism — involves the so-called CRISPR-Cas9 nuclease system. Using this system, a cell’s DNA can be cut at a desired site, where genes can be deleted or added....
The signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement follows the successful work that Leeds Beckett has been carrying out with Axxonet Global Limited and its Indian partner, Axxonet System Technologies India, over the last year, developing assistive technologies for medical systems, supporting age-related disorders and Parkinson’s disease. The partner organisations will engage in joint research and development projects in the areas of...
Backed by a world-class investor team, led by industry expert Jonathan Milner, with co-investments from Darrin Disley, Weslie Janeway and Nikolaus Starzacher. The funds will be used to grow the Company’s catalogue of off-the-shelf human cell type products and expand its service offerings...
High resolution 3D block face imaging for biological samples with fast acquisition rates and minimal sample damage
Users can automatically schedule reports, worklists, registration of samples and more. In this way activities can be managed more efficiently and significant savings in staff time can be made. An easy to use interface allows flexible scheduling in a number of ways, based on dates, times, days of the week and other parameters.....