A new study by EMBL researchers has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops that repel each other, which then stack to create a rod-like structure. This is the first time scientists have directly observed an entire chromosome in high resolution within a dividing cell, offering new insights into how chromosomes are formed...
With critical deadlines approaching for the 2026–2031 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries are under increasing pressure to deliver stronger climate commitments. As key pillars of the Paris Agreement, NDCs outline each nation's targets for reducing emissions and advancing sustainability efforts. Here, Kate Vanderburgh, Sr. Product Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how electron microscopy (EM) drives material innovation to support sustainable, low-carbon technologies to combat climate change...
Revvity, Inc. has announced an agreement with Genomics England to further collaborate on the Generation Study. Under the new contract, Revvity will now also provide DNA sequencing services to help screen newborns for rare genetic conditions. This expanded relationship builds upon the previously disclosed agreement to perform DNA extraction services...
INTEGRA Biosciences has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of serological pipetting over the last 40 years, and has just created a fascinating article covering the fast-paced history of serological pipet controller development. This interesting and educational resource is available to read now on INTEGRA’s website, and provides a concise overview of the advances that have shaped the field in the last few decades...
Sphere Fluidics announced its rebranding to Sphere Bio. The name change marks a significant milestone in the Company’s development, reflecting its transition from a leading droplet-based microfluidics innovator to an established commercial provider of integrated life sciences tools and solutions. Founded in 2010, the Company has been focused on the development of novel single-cell analysis products and R&D services for a growing portfolio of markets, including biologics discovery, cell therapy and synthetic biology.
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) and Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences have installed a cutting-edge mass spectrometer to study biological membranes, following a grant of £1.5m from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The research team is led by Dr Ivana Milic, a lecturer in Aston University School of Biosciences and part of the multidisciplinary AIME. The new Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid mass spectrometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away the chance to win a MINI 96 portable electronic pipette in its latest prize draw. The MINI 96 is a compact and portable electronic pipette designed to revolutionize how laboratories fill 96 and 384 well plates. This innovative 96 channel pipette enables users to effortlessly fill entire or partial plates in one go, boosting productivity and reducing the strain of manual labor. Its small footprint means that it can be operated from anywhere in the laboratory...
New Partnership Expands Oncology Research Possibilities. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, in partnership with Rarity Bioscience AB offers a new approach to oncology research by extending the capabilities of flow cytometry to clinical molecular research. Under a co-exclusive distribution agreement between the two companies, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences will market and distribute the Rarity Bioscience AB superRCA® technology assays...
The demand for faster and more reliable cannabinoid analysis is growing with the expanding use of medicinal cannabis. Traditional HPLC methods often fall short in resolution due to the similar structures of cannabinoids. This application note presents a rapid UHPLC method using the YMC-Triart C18 ExRS column, delivering high-resolution separation of 11 cannabinoids in less than 6 minutes. Optimised for challenging separations, this column ensures efficiency without compromising accuracy...
Specialised Imaging reports that the Dlott group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois (Urbana, USA) are using a SIMX8 ultra high-speed framing camera adapted to study high-speed impact phenomena using multispectral imaging to analyse emitted wavelengths. By using hyperspectral techniques, researchers are seeking to identify and characterize materials based on their unique spectral signatures...
Agilent Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that the Agilent NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer has been awarded the prestigious title of 'Best New Drug Discovery & Development Product of 2024' by SelectScience in the Scientist’s Choice Awards. The NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer was launched at the 37th annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (CYTO) in May 2024...
In the development and analysis of advanced materials, the interplay between surface chemistry and structural properties is essential for understanding material behaviour. However, since several different methods — such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) — may need to be used, ensuring that data is obtained from the same regions of interest is vital. Here, Christopher Deeks, Channel Manager XPS at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explores how implementing a Correlative Imaging and Surface...
Using a new method to study how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can alter molecular signatures in the brain. Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they are to our physiology – in health and disease. A new study from EMBL Heidelberg researchers shows that gut bacteria can bring about profound molecular changes in one of our most critical organs – the brain...
Illumina, Inc., a global leader in next-generation sequencing and array-based technologies, have announced a collaboration with Broad Clinical Labs to rapidly streamline and scale single-cell projects with cutting-edge tools and workflows. Together, the longstanding partners will set the standard for scalable single-cell research and accelerate the development of a 5 billion cell atlas within the next three years...
Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation and advanced imaging solutions, has announced that it has acquired ATTO-TEC, a leading specialty supplier of fluorescent dyes and reagents. The addition of dyes and reagents for sample preparation complements the renowned Leica portfolio of microscopy imaging platforms and advanced AI-based analysis software...
After more than 1,670 laboratories collecting over 100 tonnes of plastic, Starlab has now succeeded for the first time in producing a high-quality laboratory product from the collected recycled material. For the first time, the laboratory product manufacturer can thus close the recycling loop for its TipOne® pipette tip racks. Starlab's recycling service for the collection of TipOne® system polypropylene components is not only popular with researchers – but also well received by the German government...
Alpha Laboratories (Eastleigh, UK) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century of commitment to supporting clinicians, scientists, and patients across the globe. Founded in 1975, Alpha Laboratories has become a trusted supplier of laboratory consumables, liquid handling supplies, diagnostic solutions, and lab equipment...
Vapourtec’s R-Series flow chemistry system, equipped with a UV-150 photochemical reactor, has been cited in research by scientists at Novo Nordisk in the C-terminal α-amination of peptides and proteins from cysteine-extended polypeptide precursors. Published in a paper in Nature Communications entitled ‘Photochemically-enabled, post-translational production of C-terminal amides’, the process involved three steps...
analytica Vietnam 2025, the country’s largest and most influential trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology, is set to return bigger than ever. Taking place from 2-4 April 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, this 8th edition will be the largest in the event’s history, expanding to two exhibition halls and welcoming over 300 exhibitors and brands, and 6,000 trade visitors from across the region...
The world’s number one laboratory gas generator manufacturer1, PEAK Scientific, has announced that its’ best-selling Genius range of nitrogen gas generators for LC-MS are now the first laboratory nitrogen generators to be certified with an Accountability, Consistency and Transparency (ACT®) Ecolabel from My Green Lab®. With this certification, laboratories with an active Genius product can access independently verified environmental impact data, covering key sustainability metrics related to manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life considerations...
Synexa Life Sciences, a global provider of biomarker and bioanalytical solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO industries, has proudly achieved the My Green Lab Certification at the highest ‘Green’ level at its Cape Town, South Africa facility. Laboratories play a crucial role in advancing healthcare but are among the most resource-intensive environments in the life sciences industry. Synexa is committed to implementing and enhancing sustainability practices throughout the organisation...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced that LabConnect, a global leader in central laboratory services, has chosen Sapio LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to digitally transform complex research workflows, streamline sample tracking, and enhance data management. LabConnect partners with biopharma companies and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines...
A new study by EMBL researchers has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops that repel each other, which then stack to create a rod-like structure. This is the first time scientists have directly observed an entire chromosome in high resolution within a dividing cell, offering new insights into how chromosomes are formed...
With critical deadlines approaching for the 2026–2031 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries are under increasing pressure to deliver stronger climate commitments. As key pillars of the Paris Agreement, NDCs outline each nation's targets for reducing emissions and advancing sustainability efforts. Here, Kate Vanderburgh, Sr. Product Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how electron microscopy (EM) drives material innovation to support sustainable, low-carbon technologies to combat climate change...
Revvity, Inc. has announced an agreement with Genomics England to further collaborate on the Generation Study. Under the new contract, Revvity will now also provide DNA sequencing services to help screen newborns for rare genetic conditions. This expanded relationship builds upon the previously disclosed agreement to perform DNA extraction services...
INTEGRA Biosciences has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of serological pipetting over the last 40 years, and has just created a fascinating article covering the fast-paced history of serological pipet controller development. This interesting and educational resource is available to read now on INTEGRA’s website, and provides a concise overview of the advances that have shaped the field in the last few decades...
Sphere Fluidics announced its rebranding to Sphere Bio. The name change marks a significant milestone in the Company’s development, reflecting its transition from a leading droplet-based microfluidics innovator to an established commercial provider of integrated life sciences tools and solutions. Founded in 2010, the Company has been focused on the development of novel single-cell analysis products and R&D services for a growing portfolio of markets, including biologics discovery, cell therapy and synthetic biology.
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) and Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences have installed a cutting-edge mass spectrometer to study biological membranes, following a grant of £1.5m from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The research team is led by Dr Ivana Milic, a lecturer in Aston University School of Biosciences and part of the multidisciplinary AIME. The new Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid mass spectrometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away the chance to win a MINI 96 portable electronic pipette in its latest prize draw. The MINI 96 is a compact and portable electronic pipette designed to revolutionize how laboratories fill 96 and 384 well plates. This innovative 96 channel pipette enables users to effortlessly fill entire or partial plates in one go, boosting productivity and reducing the strain of manual labor. Its small footprint means that it can be operated from anywhere in the laboratory...
New Partnership Expands Oncology Research Possibilities. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, in partnership with Rarity Bioscience AB offers a new approach to oncology research by extending the capabilities of flow cytometry to clinical molecular research. Under a co-exclusive distribution agreement between the two companies, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences will market and distribute the Rarity Bioscience AB superRCA® technology assays...
The demand for faster and more reliable cannabinoid analysis is growing with the expanding use of medicinal cannabis. Traditional HPLC methods often fall short in resolution due to the similar structures of cannabinoids. This application note presents a rapid UHPLC method using the YMC-Triart C18 ExRS column, delivering high-resolution separation of 11 cannabinoids in less than 6 minutes. Optimised for challenging separations, this column ensures efficiency without compromising accuracy...
Specialised Imaging reports that the Dlott group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois (Urbana, USA) are using a SIMX8 ultra high-speed framing camera adapted to study high-speed impact phenomena using multispectral imaging to analyse emitted wavelengths. By using hyperspectral techniques, researchers are seeking to identify and characterize materials based on their unique spectral signatures...
Agilent Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that the Agilent NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer has been awarded the prestigious title of 'Best New Drug Discovery & Development Product of 2024' by SelectScience in the Scientist’s Choice Awards. The NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer was launched at the 37th annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (CYTO) in May 2024...
In the development and analysis of advanced materials, the interplay between surface chemistry and structural properties is essential for understanding material behaviour. However, since several different methods — such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) — may need to be used, ensuring that data is obtained from the same regions of interest is vital. Here, Christopher Deeks, Channel Manager XPS at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explores how implementing a Correlative Imaging and Surface...
Using a new method to study how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can alter molecular signatures in the brain. Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they are to our physiology – in health and disease. A new study from EMBL Heidelberg researchers shows that gut bacteria can bring about profound molecular changes in one of our most critical organs – the brain...
Illumina, Inc., a global leader in next-generation sequencing and array-based technologies, have announced a collaboration with Broad Clinical Labs to rapidly streamline and scale single-cell projects with cutting-edge tools and workflows. Together, the longstanding partners will set the standard for scalable single-cell research and accelerate the development of a 5 billion cell atlas within the next three years...
Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation and advanced imaging solutions, has announced that it has acquired ATTO-TEC, a leading specialty supplier of fluorescent dyes and reagents. The addition of dyes and reagents for sample preparation complements the renowned Leica portfolio of microscopy imaging platforms and advanced AI-based analysis software...
After more than 1,670 laboratories collecting over 100 tonnes of plastic, Starlab has now succeeded for the first time in producing a high-quality laboratory product from the collected recycled material. For the first time, the laboratory product manufacturer can thus close the recycling loop for its TipOne® pipette tip racks. Starlab's recycling service for the collection of TipOne® system polypropylene components is not only popular with researchers – but also well received by the German government...
Alpha Laboratories (Eastleigh, UK) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century of commitment to supporting clinicians, scientists, and patients across the globe. Founded in 1975, Alpha Laboratories has become a trusted supplier of laboratory consumables, liquid handling supplies, diagnostic solutions, and lab equipment...
Vapourtec’s R-Series flow chemistry system, equipped with a UV-150 photochemical reactor, has been cited in research by scientists at Novo Nordisk in the C-terminal α-amination of peptides and proteins from cysteine-extended polypeptide precursors. Published in a paper in Nature Communications entitled ‘Photochemically-enabled, post-translational production of C-terminal amides’, the process involved three steps...
analytica Vietnam 2025, the country’s largest and most influential trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology, is set to return bigger than ever. Taking place from 2-4 April 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, this 8th edition will be the largest in the event’s history, expanding to two exhibition halls and welcoming over 300 exhibitors and brands, and 6,000 trade visitors from across the region...
The world’s number one laboratory gas generator manufacturer1, PEAK Scientific, has announced that its’ best-selling Genius range of nitrogen gas generators for LC-MS are now the first laboratory nitrogen generators to be certified with an Accountability, Consistency and Transparency (ACT®) Ecolabel from My Green Lab®. With this certification, laboratories with an active Genius product can access independently verified environmental impact data, covering key sustainability metrics related to manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life considerations...
Synexa Life Sciences, a global provider of biomarker and bioanalytical solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO industries, has proudly achieved the My Green Lab Certification at the highest ‘Green’ level at its Cape Town, South Africa facility. Laboratories play a crucial role in advancing healthcare but are among the most resource-intensive environments in the life sciences industry. Synexa is committed to implementing and enhancing sustainability practices throughout the organisation...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced that LabConnect, a global leader in central laboratory services, has chosen Sapio LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to digitally transform complex research workflows, streamline sample tracking, and enhance data management. LabConnect partners with biopharma companies and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines...