Amedica's Silicon Nitride Performed 400% Better Than PEEK in Recent Cell Adhesion Study
Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Celling Biosciences, a leader in autologous cellular therapy technologies, to research and develop biologically enhanced implants. As part of the initial phase of the collaboration, Celling Biosciences' team of scientists produced research indicating mesenchymal...
We bring you more exciting news about Photonex London Roadshow.
The programme has now been finalised with an excellent calibre of speakers set to give presentations. Attend this event to broaden your knowledge in the world of photonics by attending a key meeting for photonics technologies in the life sciences. The technical committee have commented that this international quality 'invited' programme includes presentations by eminent and leading European research scientists...
Dr Graham Rideal, CEO of particle sizing standards company Whitehouse Scientific, will present an image analysis technique to ensure accurate, robust and reproducible particle size measurements at PARTEC 2016, the International Congress on Particle Technology (Nürnberg, Germany: 19-21 April 2016), in a paper entitled Particle size analysis – Investigating Measurement Uncertainties in the Development of a Robust Validation.
Participating in the Applications of Particle Technology session at PARTEC, Dr Rideal will speak on the challenges of proving that the imaging technique employed measures the correct dimension constantly and consistently throughout the analysis process. His paper investigates methods to ensure the validity of results and addresses all the elements that could be challenged in proving an unbroken link to the international definition of the...
Bedfont Scientific Ltd. has sold its U.K. subsidiary, NOxBOX Ltd, to Praxair Gases UK, Ltd., a subsidiary of Praxair, a Fortune 250 company with 2015 sales of $11 billion and one of the largest industrial gas companies worldwide.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bedfont’s sale of NOxBOX Ltd includes the full NOxBOX range of critical care delivery and monitoring devices for inhaled nitric oxide therapy. This announcement comes shortly after Bedfont announced the move to create the subsidiary NOxBOX Ltd after unprecedented success with the NOxBOX® range of products, which have been globally available in different forms since 1997...
World renowned standards company, Whitehouse Scientific, will exhibit its unique range of filter calibration products and services on Booth A1212 at the 12th World Filtration Congress (Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan: 11-15th April 2016).
Dr Graham Rideal, CEO of Whitehouse Scientific, will also present a paper on the latest developments in wet challenge testing to accurately define pore size in a filter, to an audience of scientists, engineers and practitioners operating in the filtration field. Dr Rideal™s presentation, Latest Developments in Wet Challenge Testing, will highlight the importance of being able to accurately measure maximum pore size in filters across a wide...
OHAUS manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the laboratory, industrial, and education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the food preparation, pharmacy and jewelry industries. OHAUS products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support.
Caribou has granted IDT worldwide rights to commercialize CRISPR-Cas9 reagents under Caribou™s intellectual property.
The license is subject to a research use limited label. "We are proud to partner with Integrated DNA Technologies, a prominent leader in the field of nucleic acid based technologies",
PAREXEL International Corporation a leading global biopharmaceutical services organisation, today announced expanded services and capabilities in genomic-based drug development.
The PAREXEL® Genomic Medicine team offers clients a variety of strategic and operational genomic research services to accelerate drug development and to support regulatory and payer approval processes. Biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly applying genomics to drug discovery and development to better understand the genetic basis of disease, drug targets, and drug response. Over the next five years...
Haydale, a leader in the development of enhanced graphene and nanoparticulate materials, has announced that it has been awarded a number of research grants, totalling £350k, which will help accelerate the development of new products enhanced by the incorporation of functionalised graphene and other nanomaterials.
These new projects include:The development of electrically conductive graphene enhanced adhesives for aircraft structures. The ability to conduct electricity from lightning strikes throughout a composite aircraft fuselage, including bonded joints, is essential for improved safety. This work builds on an existing research project to develop electrically conductive carbon fibre composite materials for aircraft construction...
Electrothermal are offering a huge saving on their Electric Bunsen’s until the end of June.
With a maximum temperature of 800°C, the BA6101 Electric Bunsen can be controlled using an MC5 controller. The Electric Bunsen combines the advantages of a regular gas burner with the clean easy operation of our Electromantles. Radiation from the heater is directed upwards to a focal point. The Electric Bunsen is ideal for heating test tubes, crucibles, small flasks and beakers, regardless of their shape....
Read MoreThe largest gathering of forensics professionals in EuropeMar 29, 2016
Your chance to meet with over 80 international suppliers of the latest forensics equipment and find the right technology for your next project.
Forensics Europe Expo provides a complete 360º view across multiple industry sectors from scene of crime products and digital forensics to lab equipment and forensic analysis. Where else can you find so many of the world’s top forensics suppliers all under one roof?
Researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid are using directed evolution techniques to develop new enzymes for a variety of bioprocessing applications.
Taking advantage of the walkaway liquid handling capabilities of a Freedom EVO® 75 workstation, the university’s Enzyme Biotechnology Group – headed by Dr Isabel de la Mata – has been able to investigate ~4,000 Rhodococcus mutants for penicillin acylase and N-acyl homoserine lactone acylase activity, conducting over 190,000 assays in the primary screen alone. Dr de la Mata explained: “We are interested in enzymes with...
Dean Street Express Expanding to Additional Locations using GeneXpert Infinity System
Cepheid have announced the delivery of the 10,000th GeneXpert® System to the 10 Hammersmith Broadway Clinic in London, England. The Hammersmith Clinic is the first in a series of new clinics developed by the same team behind the innovative Dean Street Express clinic located in London’s Soho district that has been transforming the model for STD testing and public health since it first opened in February 2014. Dean Street Express.....
Read MoreLC & LC-MS Guide for Clinical, Forensic and Bioanalysis ApplicationsMar 29, 2016
A new Clinical, Forensic and Bioanalysis LC Applications Guide has been published by Advanced Chromatography Technologies Limited.
This new guide brings together over 100 of the latest and hottest LC and LC-MS related applications, covering over 500 analytes including drugs of abuse, thyroid hormones, catecholamines, alcohol biomarkers, disease biomarkers, 25-hydroxy vitamin D, oxysterols, defensins and hydroxychloroquine....
Read MoreAston University Wins Funding to Develop Robotic Stem Cell FactoryMar 24, 2016
Aston University is playing a critical role in a €6 million EU project working to develop a robotic stem cell factory, which will reduce the cost of manufacturing adult stem cells and open up the opportunity to produce new therapies for a range of conditions.
The AUTOSTEM consortium, coordinated by NUI Galway in Ireland, has received funding through the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme to address the current challenges in manufacturing stem cells. Dr Qasim Rafiq, academic lead for the project at Aston University and Lecturer in Bioprocess Engineering, explains: “Stem cell therapies have the potential to treat currently unmet patient needs and provide therapies...
MR Solutions’ new 3D in vivo confocal microscope for use in preclinical research provides a magnification range of up to 1000 times, allowing researchers to examine cellular details within a live small animal eliminating the need for a surgical biopsy - saving time and substantially reducing costs.
MR Solutions, the world leader in preclinical scanning, has partnered with Optiscan1 to introduce CellLiveTM, their second generation endomicroscopy platform to the preclinical market. The handheld Optiscan probe which is less than 3.6 mm in diameter delivers micron – smaller than a millionth of a metre - resolution. The Optiscan uses a fluorescence2, confocal3 imaging system to achieve this...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, recently announced the winners of the Fisher Scientific Supplier Awards during its fifth Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference in Malta.
From January 26-28, 2016, more than 700 delegates attended the Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference at the InterContinental, Malta. This was the fifth event of its kind, bringing together delegates from 18 different countries. The three-day event included an exhibition showcase with 68 booths featuring laboratory products from Thermo Fisher Scientific and other leading suppliers. The event culminated in a...
The University of Tokyo's Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1879, providing education based on four disciplines; mechanics, materials, hydrodynamics and thermodynamics.
Within the Department, the Maruyama-Chiashi Laboratory focuses its research on the synthesis and analysis of carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphene and other nano-materials. They study applications related to the development of energy related devices, such as solar cells. The laboratory uses scanning Raman spectroscopy as an important tool for the investigation of the synthesized materials and their structure...
The ARNA Laboratory in Bordeaux, France, is using DNA and RNA aptamers to develop novel tools for biological applications.
To increase throughput, the laboratory has automated its procedures on two Freedom EVO® platforms, as Inserm Research Director Dr Jean-Jacques Toulmé explained: “Our association with Tecan began when we decided to automate our selection protocols to allow us to screen large libraries of oligonucleotides. We generally perform two selections in parallel, consisting of between 8 and 15 runs. With each run taking around...
A new test, illumigene® Malaria, developed with the American Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has set the new gold standard for malaria diagnosis.
Today the test has received its CE mark, meaning the test is now available for use throughout Europe. illumigene® Malaria is set to revolutionise diagnosis as it is highly accurate, up to 80,000 times more sensitive than current tests, with results available in under one hour. illumigene® Malaria, developed by Meridian Bioscience, uses novel molecular LAMP technology which is easy to use without the need for high level...
No restrictions when it comes to choice from Vivantis
At Vivantis Technologies pride is taken in being the one stop solution to the scientific community in molecular biology research, providing an extensive selection of products to ensure customer needs are met. As a testament to this, Vivantis supply a truly divers range of restriction endonucleases to cater to the needs to researchers around the world.
Metrohm USA is proud to announce that Regulatory Affairs Manager, Dr. Jay Gandhi has been awarded the Award of Merit from the ASTM.
Established in 1949 by the ASTM International Board of Directors, the Award of Merit is the highest society award granted to an individual member for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. The Award of Merit was presented to Jay in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Committee D19 on Water through standardization of test methods and the management of inter-laboratory studies related to...
Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Celling Biosciences, a leader in autologous cellular therapy technologies, to research and develop biologically enhanced implants. As part of the initial phase of the collaboration, Celling Biosciences' team of scientists produced research indicating mesenchymal...
The programme has now been finalised with an excellent calibre of speakers set to give presentations. Attend this event to broaden your knowledge in the world of photonics by attending a key meeting for photonics technologies in the life sciences. The technical committee have commented that this international quality 'invited' programme includes presentations by eminent and leading European research scientists...
Participating in the Applications of Particle Technology session at PARTEC, Dr Rideal will speak on the challenges of proving that the imaging technique employed measures the correct dimension constantly and consistently throughout the analysis process. His paper investigates methods to ensure the validity of results and addresses all the elements that could be challenged in proving an unbroken link to the international definition of the...
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bedfont’s sale of NOxBOX Ltd includes the full NOxBOX range of critical care delivery and monitoring devices for inhaled nitric oxide therapy. This announcement comes shortly after Bedfont announced the move to create the subsidiary NOxBOX Ltd after unprecedented success with the NOxBOX® range of products, which have been globally available in different forms since 1997...
Dr Graham Rideal, CEO of Whitehouse Scientific, will also present a paper on the latest developments in wet challenge testing to accurately define pore size in a filter, to an audience of scientists, engineers and practitioners operating in the filtration field. Dr Rideal™s presentation, Latest Developments in Wet Challenge Testing, will highlight the importance of being able to accurately measure maximum pore size in filters across a wide...
OHAUS manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the laboratory, industrial, and education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the food preparation, pharmacy and jewelry industries. OHAUS products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support.
The license is subject to a research use limited label. "We are proud to partner with Integrated DNA Technologies, a prominent leader in the field of nucleic acid based technologies",
The PAREXEL® Genomic Medicine team offers clients a variety of strategic and operational genomic research services to accelerate drug development and to support regulatory and payer approval processes. Biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly applying genomics to drug discovery and development to better understand the genetic basis of disease, drug targets, and drug response. Over the next five years...
These new projects include: The development of electrically conductive graphene enhanced adhesives for aircraft structures. The ability to conduct electricity from lightning strikes throughout a composite aircraft fuselage, including bonded joints, is essential for improved safety. This work builds on an existing research project to develop electrically conductive carbon fibre composite materials for aircraft construction...
With a maximum temperature of 800°C, the BA6101 Electric Bunsen can be controlled using an MC5 controller. The Electric Bunsen combines the advantages of a regular gas burner with the clean easy operation of our Electromantles. Radiation from the heater is directed upwards to a focal point. The Electric Bunsen is ideal for heating test tubes, crucibles, small flasks and beakers, regardless of their shape....
Forensics Europe Expo provides a complete 360º view across multiple industry sectors from scene of crime products and digital forensics to lab equipment and forensic analysis. Where else can you find so many of the world’s top forensics suppliers all under one roof?
Taking advantage of the walkaway liquid handling capabilities of a Freedom EVO® 75 workstation, the university’s Enzyme Biotechnology Group – headed by Dr Isabel de la Mata – has been able to investigate ~4,000 Rhodococcus mutants for penicillin acylase and N-acyl homoserine lactone acylase activity, conducting over 190,000 assays in the primary screen alone. Dr de la Mata explained: “We are interested in enzymes with...
This new guide brings together over 100 of the latest and hottest LC and LC-MS related applications, covering over 500 analytes including drugs of abuse, thyroid hormones, catecholamines, alcohol biomarkers, disease biomarkers, 25-hydroxy vitamin D, oxysterols, defensins and hydroxychloroquine....
The AUTOSTEM consortium, coordinated by NUI Galway in Ireland, has received funding through the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme to address the current challenges in manufacturing stem cells. Dr Qasim Rafiq, academic lead for the project at Aston University and Lecturer in Bioprocess Engineering, explains: “Stem cell therapies have the potential to treat currently unmet patient needs and provide therapies...
From January 26-28, 2016, more than 700 delegates attended the Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference at the InterContinental, Malta. This was the fifth event of its kind, bringing together delegates from 18 different countries. The three-day event included an exhibition showcase with 68 booths featuring laboratory products from Thermo Fisher Scientific and other leading suppliers. The event culminated in a...
Within the Department, the Maruyama-Chiashi Laboratory focuses its research on the synthesis and analysis of carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphene and other nano-materials. They study applications related to the development of energy related devices, such as solar cells. The laboratory uses scanning Raman spectroscopy as an important tool for the investigation of the synthesized materials and their structure...
To increase throughput, the laboratory has automated its procedures on two Freedom EVO® platforms, as Inserm Research Director Dr Jean-Jacques Toulmé explained: “Our association with Tecan began when we decided to automate our selection protocols to allow us to screen large libraries of oligonucleotides. We generally perform two selections in parallel, consisting of between 8 and 15 runs. With each run taking around...
Today the test has received its CE mark, meaning the test is now available for use throughout Europe. illumigene® Malaria is set to revolutionise diagnosis as it is highly accurate, up to 80,000 times more sensitive than current tests, with results available in under one hour. illumigene® Malaria, developed by Meridian Bioscience, uses novel molecular LAMP technology which is easy to use without the need for high level...
At Vivantis Technologies pride is taken in being the one stop solution to the scientific community in molecular biology research, providing an extensive selection of products to ensure customer needs are met. As a testament to this, Vivantis supply a truly divers range of restriction endonucleases to cater to the needs to researchers around the world.
Established in 1949 by the ASTM International Board of Directors, the Award of Merit is the highest society award granted to an individual member for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. The Award of Merit was presented to Jay in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Committee D19 on Water through standardization of test methods and the management of inter-laboratory studies related to...