Cellectricon AB and Censo Biotechnologies Ltd are announcing the introduction of a joint technology access program for a fully humanized phenotypic screening platform targeting preclinical neuroscience and chronic pain research.
The approach combines induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC-derived) cells, sourced and produced by Censo, with Cellectricon’s unique screening technologies, IP and expertise. The platform will enable high quality phenotypic screening of medium throughput libraries in customized human iPSC-derived diseased and healthy control models.....
Liquid handling specialists, INTEGRA have produced a new poster that provides informative guidelines to enable any lab that has access to a microbalance, to perform a quick routine check that offers many of the benefits of an annual pipette calibration.
The described protocol checks pipette functionality and provides a solid indication of its actual performance. It is not a substitute for an annual calibration performed by a specialized calibration laboratory but does allow you to assure your pipetting quality throughout the year....
Read MoreRainin TerraRacks benefit researchers at the University of BarcelonaFeb 22, 2017
METTLER TOLEDO’s Rainin pipettes and TerraRack™ pipette tip racks are helping PhD students in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine at the University of Barcelona, Spain, to study metabolic syndrome.
Laia Oliva Lorenzo explained: “Our research involves the study of metabolic syndrome at cellular, tissue and organism levels, looking at the cellular metabolism – particularly adipocytes – of rats, and the effects of different diets and obesity. We analyze plasma and tissue samples, and carry out primary adipocyte culture and stromal cell tests....
Visit ROMIL at Stand #353 at ARABLAB 2017 between the 20th and 23rd of March to discover superior purity solvents and impressive performance at a surprisingly good price.
For more than three decades, ROMIL has been dedicated to achieving the highest standards of chemical purity, using a unique blend of experienced staff and leading-edge production facilities to create a wide range of high purity solvents, acids, reagents and certified reference materials meeting ISO Guide 34 requirements. Today, the company supplies analytical and life scientists around the world with exceptional quality products...
Read MoreAstell Scientific to present new-look autoclave range at ARABLAB 2017Feb 22, 2017
UK manufacturer and ‘Leaders in Sterilization’ Astell Scientific will be exhibiting at ARABLAB 2017 to represent its latest products, including a new-look range of autoclaves and steam sterilizers.
The new range of circular chamber autoclaves is available in sizes from 33 to 344 litres in capacity, as benchtop, compact, and free-standing units, and with options of top and front loading chambers. All benefit from improvements in design, operation and functionality, as visitors to the show will be able to see first-hand....
Enzymes catalyse reactions in biological processes and their presence in biological samples is of interest to a variety of Clinical, Industrial and Educational analysts.
Several manufacturers offer test kits to enable determination of enzyme activity by Colorimetry. The kits are designed so speed of reaction is dependent on enzyme concentration at a controlled temperature. Whilst there are a wide variety of different enzymes, many kits use NADH, a co-enzyme which converts to NAD when reacted, to help determine the enzyme of interest; NADH adsorbs at 340nm and NAD does not.
Scientific Lab Supplies (SLS) are pleased to announce the launch of their latest edition of ‘Focus’, where twice a year they bring exclusive budget stretching offers and new products.
Products that go in to ‘Focus’ are carefully selected so that every edition has broad appeal to a wide range of disciplines. With potential savings of over £20k – it’s worth having a read of it....
The Carbolite Gero brand is synonymous with high quality, leading heat technology in the design and manufacture of laboratory and industrial ovens and furnaces ranging from 30 °C to 3000 °C.
Quorum Technologies, market and technology leaders in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation products, hear from experienced electron microscopist, David McCarthy, about his work using Quorum vacuum coaters and Cryo-SEM preparation equipment in a career spanning five decades.
David McCarthy has been working in the world of electron microscopy since the early 70s. In this time, he has seen many changes in instrumentation, techniques and sample preparation methods. His career started back at the London Hospital Medical School for four and a half years before a move that would see him start and manage the Electron Microscopy Unit at the School of Pharmacy, University College London for thirty eight years....
deltaDOT High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis HPCE-512 instrument control and analysis software has now achieved compliance with CFR 21 part 11 of the US Food and Drug Administration.
The software suite contains controls to meet stringent requirements of CFR 21 part 11, including prevention of unauthorised system access, maintainance of audit trails of user actions, generation of complete and protected data files and electronic signatures applied to data.
One single analysis platform to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and lower maintenance efforts
BMG LABTECH collaborates with Genedata to provide a functionally rich integration between BMG LABTCH’s entire product range of dedicated and multi-mode microplate readers and Genedata Screener®, a data analysis and management platform for in-vitro screening technologies....
The Sysmex Inostics training center in Barcelona, Spain, is discovering the benefits of METTLER TOLEDO’s Rainin pipettes and TerraRack™ pipette tip racks at first hand, as Dr Laia Freixa, training center manager, explained: “Sysmex opened the Spanish training center in June this year, so it is a very recent initiative.
Current and potential clients from around the world come to the laboratory to learn about OncoBEAM® RAS CRC test, a liquid biopsy technique that helps cancer specialists determine the most effective treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.” “We use a range of laboratory equipment during training, as well as in our R&D department, including a variety of Rainin pipettes – single and multichannel, manual and electronic – ranging from...
Project will explore quantitative MRI metrics for more informed treatment decision making
Siemens Healthineersand Biogen announced today that the companies plan to jointly develop Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications with the intent of quantifying key markers of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity and progression. Biogen is a leading biotechnology company with a deep focus on neurological and autoimmune conditions....
In the search for new drugs to combat cancer, it might be worth calling on the neighbours.
Computational biologists have looked at the complex networks of interacting proteins that drive cancer formation, and found that targeting the neighbours of cancer-causing proteins may be just as effective as focusing on the cancer proteins themselves. Cancer is caused by an accumulation of genetic changes in a cell, that overcome the normal checks and balances leading to uncontrolled growth....
The Pittcon sponsors, Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), are pleased to announce the call for nominations for four prestigious annual awards that will be presented during Pittcon 2018 in Orlando, Florida.
For complete requirements, guidelines and submission instructions for all the awards, please visit www.pittcon.org. SSP Call for Nominations. The Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award is in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contributions in the field of applied spectroscopy. Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2017....
Ubiquigent Limited, a company specialising in providing ubiquitin cell-signalling system drug discovery services and research tools, announced today that it has been awarded a new grant from Innovate UK as part of its Biomedical Catalyst 2016 Feasibility Study Competition.
The project, entitled “Novel chemical libraries to unlock the potential of deubiquitylase (DUB) enzyme drug discovery”, will make it easier for pharmaceutical researchers to target DUB enzymes in the search for new medicines. The ubiquitin system defines a cascade of proteins that control regulated protein turnover, amongst other functions....
Over the years, the demand for chromatography reagents has witnessed rise in demand to meet the needs of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies; food and beverage, chemical, and semiconductor industries; and environmental testing. In 2015, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global chromatography reagents market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, have demonstrated a mechanism that exploits surface quenching processes to magnify the luminescence of core-shell lanthanide-doped nanocrystals, featured in Nano Letters, an ACS Publication.
This work, lead authored by Dr. Stefan Fischer conducting research under Prof. A. Paul Alivisatos, the Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research at Berkeley, precisely tuned the shell thickness around upconversion and downconversion b-NaYF4; Yb, Er nanoparticles with undoped b-NaLuF4 shells to quantify, understand, and enhance the luminescence properties associated with optimizing surface quenching through spectral and...
Thermo Fisher Scientific and the ASTM develop ion chromatography-based method for the simultaneous determination of nitrogen and phosphorous levels in water
Researchers investigating nutrient runoff, and water quality and wastewater treatment operators can now benefit from a new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard that utilizes the powerful separation capabilities of ion chromatography for the simultaneous determination of total nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations....
Elementar is known as a manufacturer of analytical instruments for organic elemental analysis.
Furthermore, the product portfolio contains mass spectrometers, developed and manufactured from the 100 % subsidiary Isoprime. To make clear that both brands belong together and to exploit synergy effects, all Isoprime products will be marketed within the Elementar brand. Isoprime was acquired by Elementar in 2008 and was marketed as an independent brand within the umbrella brand Elementar Group....
University of Leicester involved in study into cholesterol-lowering pill
Statins could hold the key to eradicating one of the most preventable causes of hospital deaths after researchers uncovered a new role for the cholesterol-lowering pill. The medication, commonly used to prevent heart attacks, reduces the threat of a condition affecting millions globally called venous thromboembolism (VTE), where blood clots form in the vein in the lungs or in limbs, by between 15 and 25 per cent....
Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce a corporate rebrand, reflecting a new structure for this growing business.
“Cresset has grown dramatically since I joined as CEO in 2010, with a tripling of annual income over this period” says Dr Robert Scoffin, CEO of Cresset. “This new visual identity formalizes our structure into three divisions, reflecting the markets we serve and creating the conditions for even greater future growth....
The approach combines induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC-derived) cells, sourced and produced by Censo, with Cellectricon’s unique screening technologies, IP and expertise. The platform will enable high quality phenotypic screening of medium throughput libraries in customized human iPSC-derived diseased and healthy control models.....
The described protocol checks pipette functionality and provides a solid indication of its actual performance. It is not a substitute for an annual calibration performed by a specialized calibration laboratory but does allow you to assure your pipetting quality throughout the year....
Laia Oliva Lorenzo explained: “Our research involves the study of metabolic syndrome at cellular, tissue and organism levels, looking at the cellular metabolism – particularly adipocytes – of rats, and the effects of different diets and obesity. We analyze plasma and tissue samples, and carry out primary adipocyte culture and stromal cell tests....
For more than three decades, ROMIL has been dedicated to achieving the highest standards of chemical purity, using a unique blend of experienced staff and leading-edge production facilities to create a wide range of high purity solvents, acids, reagents and certified reference materials meeting ISO Guide 34 requirements. Today, the company supplies analytical and life scientists around the world with exceptional quality products...
The new range of circular chamber autoclaves is available in sizes from 33 to 344 litres in capacity, as benchtop, compact, and free-standing units, and with options of top and front loading chambers. All benefit from improvements in design, operation and functionality, as visitors to the show will be able to see first-hand....
Products that go in to ‘Focus’ are carefully selected so that every edition has broad appeal to a wide range of disciplines. With potential savings of over £20k – it’s worth having a read of it....
In January 2016 Carbolite (UK) and Carbolite Gero (Germany) joined to become one company under the name of Carbolite Gero. Carbolite Gero has two manufacturing and sales sites. One is based in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, where Carbolite has been manufacturing laboratory and industrial ovens and furnaces up to 1800 °C since 1938...
David McCarthy has been working in the world of electron microscopy since the early 70s. In this time, he has seen many changes in instrumentation, techniques and sample preparation methods. His career started back at the London Hospital Medical School for four and a half years before a move that would see him start and manage the Electron Microscopy Unit at the School of Pharmacy, University College London for thirty eight years....
BMG LABTECH collaborates with Genedata to provide a functionally rich integration between BMG LABTCH’s entire product range of dedicated and multi-mode microplate readers and Genedata Screener®, a data analysis and management platform for in-vitro screening technologies....
Current and potential clients from around the world come to the laboratory to learn about OncoBEAM® RAS CRC test, a liquid biopsy technique that helps cancer specialists determine the most effective treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.” “We use a range of laboratory equipment during training, as well as in our R&D department, including a variety of Rainin pipettes – single and multichannel, manual and electronic – ranging from...
Siemens Healthineersand Biogen announced today that the companies plan to jointly develop Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications with the intent of quantifying key markers of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity and progression. Biogen is a leading biotechnology company with a deep focus on neurological and autoimmune conditions....
Computational biologists have looked at the complex networks of interacting proteins that drive cancer formation, and found that targeting the neighbours of cancer-causing proteins may be just as effective as focusing on the cancer proteins themselves. Cancer is caused by an accumulation of genetic changes in a cell, that overcome the normal checks and balances leading to uncontrolled growth....
For complete requirements, guidelines and submission instructions for all the awards, please visit www.pittcon.org. SSP Call for Nominations. The Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award is in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contributions in the field of applied spectroscopy. Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2017....
The project, entitled “Novel chemical libraries to unlock the potential of deubiquitylase (DUB) enzyme drug discovery”, will make it easier for pharmaceutical researchers to target DUB enzymes in the search for new medicines. The ubiquitin system defines a cascade of proteins that control regulated protein turnover, amongst other functions....
Over the years, the demand for chromatography reagents has witnessed rise in demand to meet the needs of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies; food and beverage, chemical, and semiconductor industries; and environmental testing. In 2015, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global chromatography reagents market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
This work, lead authored by Dr. Stefan Fischer conducting research under Prof. A. Paul Alivisatos, the Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research at Berkeley, precisely tuned the shell thickness around upconversion and downconversion b-NaYF4; Yb, Er nanoparticles with undoped b-NaLuF4 shells to quantify, understand, and enhance the luminescence properties associated with optimizing surface quenching through spectral and...
Researchers investigating nutrient runoff, and water quality and wastewater treatment operators can now benefit from a new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard that utilizes the powerful separation capabilities of ion chromatography for the simultaneous determination of total nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations....
Furthermore, the product portfolio contains mass spectrometers, developed and manufactured from the 100 % subsidiary Isoprime. To make clear that both brands belong together and to exploit synergy effects, all Isoprime products will be marketed within the Elementar brand. Isoprime was acquired by Elementar in 2008 and was marketed as an independent brand within the umbrella brand Elementar Group....
Statins could hold the key to eradicating one of the most preventable causes of hospital deaths after researchers uncovered a new role for the cholesterol-lowering pill. The medication, commonly used to prevent heart attacks, reduces the threat of a condition affecting millions globally called venous thromboembolism (VTE), where blood clots form in the vein in the lungs or in limbs, by between 15 and 25 per cent....
“Cresset has grown dramatically since I joined as CEO in 2010, with a tripling of annual income over this period” says Dr Robert Scoffin, CEO of Cresset. “This new visual identity formalizes our structure into three divisions, reflecting the markets we serve and creating the conditions for even greater future growth....