Cresset, innovative provider of software and services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that they will be distributing COSMOlogic software in North America alongside the existing Cresset software range.
The COSMOlogic software provides in-depth analysis of fluid property and is very widely used in synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. Cresset software focuses on the properties of small molecules and is widely used in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical discovery. Together, the two software ranges offer solutions across all aspects of chemical research, from discovery to scale-up and into product manufacturing. “We are delighted to be representing COSMOlogic in...
Kimberly-Clark Professional publishes mini-guides to aid employee engagement
Leading provider of hygiene, safety and productivity solutions, the KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* Scientific business has published the second in an ongoing series of health and safety focused mini-guides. Offering bite-sized learning on health, safety and personal protection in the laboratory, these mini-guides are designed to present complex information in a more handy, easy-to-absorb and engaging format. To download free copies...
Seattle’s Hub for Industry-Driven Nanotechnology Education (Seattle, USA), an imaginative educational body with a flexible and highly productive model for nanotechnician training, has identified dynamic light scattering particle sizing as an essential analytical technique, investing in a Zetasizer Nano from Malvern Instruments.
“At SHINE we train the next generation of technicians to directly meet the needs of the nanotechnology industries in the Pacific North West,” said Peter Kazarinoff, Managing Director of SHINE. “A vital part of this is giving our students access to the analytical techniques and systems that they will use when employed. The simplest reason we chose a Zetasizer Nano is that it is the instrument most widely used for nanoparticle and protein size...
Flexible courses from industry experts tailored to meet business objectives available for all (bio)pharma and medical device companies
Pharmaceutical Training International (PTI), the leading supplier of online and public event-based training courses for the pharma, biotech and medical device sectors, is delivering high quality in-house tailored training solutions to all organisations across the (bio)pharma and medical device industries. PTI build customised or fully bespoke courses, enabling an organisation to benefit from the incorporation of its own case studies and examples...
New study shows that many tree species are at serious risk of extinction
Scientists have uncovered unnerving results revealing that many tree species are at serious risk of extinction. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study, which involved Liverpool John Moores University’s Professor Serge Wich showed that most tropical tree species are extremely rare, meaning that they may be under serious risk of extinction at current deforestation rates. Given the importance of trees as...
Microbiology specialist Lab M has been following the Food Standards Agency’s year-long survey of campylobacter in fresh chickens sold in the UK.
Campylobacter is the UK’s leading cause of food poisoning and the survey results published on 28 May 2015 (http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2015/14003/campylobacter-survey-results-12months ) show that 73% of chickens tested positive for the presence of campylobacter, with one in five (19%) testing positive within the highest band of contamination . “As a company we work closely with microbiologists in the...
Specialised Imaging has produced a presentation that delivers an informative and unbiased review of the historical development of ultra high-speed imaging technology.
The first practical application of high-speed imaging was Eadweard Muybridge’s 1878 photographic investigation into whether a horses' feet were actually all off the ground at once during a gallop. The first photograph of a supersonic flying bullet was taken by the Austrian physicist Peter Salcher in 1886, a technique that was later used by Ernst Mach in his studies of supersonic motion. German weapons scientists later applied these high speed imaging...
New research published by the British Medical Journal this week has the potential to revolutionise global multi-billion pound research activity into the delivery of health services.
The research was conducted by Dr Richard Hooper, Queen Mary University of London, and Dr Liam Bourke, Sheffield Hallam University. Their work outlines a novel approach to research design which can drastically reduce the number of people involved in some clinical trials, therefore making these trials cheaper and easier to run. The new technique could be particularly beneficial to trails that involve health interventions at an organisational or...
The Versitron® Rockwell Hardness Testing System from AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments has long been considered an industry workhorse for both laboratory and shop floor hardness testing.
The latest version offers an updated user interface that combines an icon-driven color display with a very robust and tactile button interface as well as CE-approved certification. The Versitron tester imparts a level of accuracy, repeatability, speed, and large-part capability that is unmatched by any other tester on the market. With the fastest cycle time of any hardness tester, the Versitron performs tests in as little as three seconds. The system, overall, is extremely user friendly, requiring little...
Dr David Suggett and his team at the University of Technology, Sydney have been using a Chelsea Technologies Group FastOcean to monitor coastal health along the East coast of Australia. “Primary productivity of the coastal ocean directly influences drawdown of atmospheric CO2 and fuels fisheries,” said Dr Suggett....
“Conditions that regulate primary productivity are highly variable along the east coast and we have been using the FastOcean to better understand the control of nutrient availability on carbon fixation in waters off the coast of Sydney; we have been adopting novel incubation approaches to better predict CO2 uptake capacity from FastOcean determined ‘electron transport rates’ within these waters. These data will feed into predictive models of...
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Dunne, as its new International Sales Manager.
The firm has appointed Matthew at this time to capitalise on the increasing demand for quality assured gel imaging systems, especially in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Matthew comes to Syngene with a wealth of experience, having been active in sales management and sales for life science product suppliers, including a major international gel documentation company for over 16 years. His imaging expertise is supported by a masters...
BioTek Instruments, Inc. expands their ongoing investment in the European microplate-based technology market with the opening of their new UK Office in Swindon.
Mr. Dominic Herring, previously BioTek’s Business and Development Manager with BioTek Singapore, was named General Manager.The new office will focus on bringing enhanced applications and technical support to current and future customers in the United Kingdom. "The UK’s biotechnology and life scientific sectors are growing; supported by the government’s focus and investment," noted Dominic Herring, BioTek’s UK General Manager...
Lonza has today released the latest addition to its L7™ hPSC System, a robust, streamlined and comprehensive platform for the generation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and the maintenance of stem cells from a variety of sources.
The new L7™ PBMC Reprogramming Bundle slots seamlessly into the existing L7™ workflow to enable researchers to reprogram peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for use in downstream experiments. Because of its series of reagents and protocols optimized for working specifically with PBMCs, the new bundle makes it easier and faster to generate hiPSCs. The L7™ hPSC System offers a complete workflow that combines primary cells...
The analysis of fertilizers to determine their Carbon and Nitrogen content can be done very rapidly and accurately on the Exeter Analytical Model 440 system.
The Model 440 elemental analyser uses thermal conductivity detectors to simultaneously analyse the nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen content. Interferences are removed through column packing’s and the combusted sample is converted into carbon dioxide, water vapour and nitrogen. Sample preparation is straightforward. Approximately 1-3 mg of fertilizer is weighed out in a tin capsule which is placed in a nickel sleeve for sample containment...
AstraZeneca today announced a three-year research collaboration with the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) to investigate new therapeutic approaches to type 2 diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
The aim of the collaboration is to advance understanding of the biological mechanisms that underpin these conditions and develop new treatments based on this knowledge. Under the terms of the collaboration, each project will comprise a joint team of investigators that will work across Inserm sites in Toulouse and Paris, and AstraZeneca’s research hub in Mölndal, Sweden. The collaboration will focus on three areas...
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® Company, has announced the successful completion of an Enabled-First-in-Human® (Enabled-FIH) program for US biotech company Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated, focusing on a next generation selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist (CORT125134) in development for the treatment of Cushing’s syndrome and certain cancers.
The Enabled-FIH program integrated formulation development, real-time GMP manufacturing and clinical testing, using a single adaptive protocol to assess single and multiple dose safety, pharmacokinetics, and proof of pharmacological effect. The clinical timeline for the first-in-human dose through to completion of the program was only 7 months. CORT125134 was proven to be safe and well tolerated at the doses tested, and pharmacological effect...
Following the completion of the management buyout of Synexus the new board confirms its intention to expand the footprint of the company through organic growth and acquisition.
Synexus, already the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centers across the globe, intends to become a major player in the US, continue to expand its existing network of sites in Europe and Africa and develop a presence in Asia and South America. The new board members of Synexus are: Chairman Charles Woler and non-executives Benjamin Harrild, Hywel Evans, Ged Gould and...
Strong characteristics can put graphene ahead of carbon nanotubes in most application segments, finds Frost & Sullivan
Carbon nanotubes and graphene have been competing head-to-head for many of the same applications in recent years. For most applications, the development of carbon nanotubes has been gradually rising as evidenced by patent trends. Nevertheless, graphene has been making drastic progress. In the form of oxides or nanoplatelets, graphene is in a better position to fulfil market needs, as it is a durable, stretchable and lightweight material...
Scientists have identified a gene mutation linked to the development of an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Researchers found that errors in a gene known as TCF12 – which plays a key role in the formation of the embryonic brain are associated with more aggressive forms of a disease called anaplastic oligodendroglioma. The new research is the largest ever genetic study of oligodendrogliomas, and provides important insights into their causes – and how they might be treated. Oligodendrogliomas are fast-growing cancers that account...
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy technologies, announce their participation at MMC 2015, which takes place from 29th June to 2nd July 2015 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, UK.
Renishaw Applications Scientist, Dr Katherine Lau, will make a presentation as part of the conference program and lead a workshop on Raman confocal microscopic imaging. MMC 2015, incorporating EMAG 2015, is hosted by the Royal Microscopical Society and takes place from 29th June to 2nd July 2015, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, UK. During this exhibition and conference, Applications Scientist, Dr Katherine Lau...
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announced today the launch of a range of multiplex miRNA profiling assays for high-throughput validation of miRNA biomarkers, based on Abcam’s new Firefly™ particle technology.
The new Multiplex Cellular miRNA Assay and Multiplex Circulating miRNA Assay allow researchers to rapidly and cost-effectively profile up to 68 miRNAs in each well of a 96-well plate, with readout on a standard flow cytometer. These assays offer an easier workflow for larger sample numbers compared to alternative methods such as qPCR, microarray and sequencing, which can be resource intensive or require challenging data analysis. The Multiplex Circulating...
New smart fluorescence live cell movie analyser and counter.
JuLI™ FL uses novel optics to capture live-cell images from various cell culture dishes. It can perform cell- based assays, including cell counting, cell viability and GFP/RFP expression level checking. This The JuLI™ FL, from Nanoentek is the next generation, smart fluorescence live cell movie analyser and counter. The gives the user quantified cell confluence results with low variation and growth curve data....
The COSMOlogic software provides in-depth analysis of fluid property and is very widely used in synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. Cresset software focuses on the properties of small molecules and is widely used in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical discovery. Together, the two software ranges offer solutions across all aspects of chemical research, from discovery to scale-up and into product manufacturing. “We are delighted to be representing COSMOlogic in...
Leading provider of hygiene, safety and productivity solutions, the KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* Scientific business has published the second in an ongoing series of health and safety focused mini-guides. Offering bite-sized learning on health, safety and personal protection in the laboratory, these mini-guides are designed to present complex information in a more handy, easy-to-absorb and engaging format. To download free copies...
“At SHINE we train the next generation of technicians to directly meet the needs of the nanotechnology industries in the Pacific North West,” said Peter Kazarinoff, Managing Director of SHINE. “A vital part of this is giving our students access to the analytical techniques and systems that they will use when employed. The simplest reason we chose a Zetasizer Nano is that it is the instrument most widely used for nanoparticle and protein size...
Pharmaceutical Training International (PTI), the leading supplier of online and public event-based training courses for the pharma, biotech and medical device sectors, is delivering high quality in-house tailored training solutions to all organisations across the (bio)pharma and medical device industries. PTI build customised or fully bespoke courses, enabling an organisation to benefit from the incorporation of its own case studies and examples...
Scientists have uncovered unnerving results revealing that many tree species are at serious risk of extinction. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study, which involved Liverpool John Moores University’s Professor Serge Wich showed that most tropical tree species are extremely rare, meaning that they may be under serious risk of extinction at current deforestation rates. Given the importance of trees as...
Campylobacter is the UK’s leading cause of food poisoning and the survey results published on 28 May 2015 (http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2015/14003/campylobacter-survey-results-12months ) show that 73% of chickens tested positive for the presence of campylobacter, with one in five (19%) testing positive within the highest band of contamination . “As a company we work closely with microbiologists in the...
The first practical application of high-speed imaging was Eadweard Muybridge’s 1878 photographic investigation into whether a horses' feet were actually all off the ground at once during a gallop. The first photograph of a supersonic flying bullet was taken by the Austrian physicist Peter Salcher in 1886, a technique that was later used by Ernst Mach in his studies of supersonic motion. German weapons scientists later applied these high speed imaging...
The research was conducted by Dr Richard Hooper, Queen Mary University of London, and Dr Liam Bourke, Sheffield Hallam University. Their work outlines a novel approach to research design which can drastically reduce the number of people involved in some clinical trials, therefore making these trials cheaper and easier to run. The new technique could be particularly beneficial to trails that involve health interventions at an organisational or...
The latest version offers an updated user interface that combines an icon-driven color display with a very robust and tactile button interface as well as CE-approved certification. The Versitron tester imparts a level of accuracy, repeatability, speed, and large-part capability that is unmatched by any other tester on the market. With the fastest cycle time of any hardness tester, the Versitron performs tests in as little as three seconds. The system, overall, is extremely user friendly, requiring little...
“Conditions that regulate primary productivity are highly variable along the east coast and we have been using the FastOcean to better understand the control of nutrient availability on carbon fixation in waters off the coast of Sydney; we have been adopting novel incubation approaches to better predict CO2 uptake capacity from FastOcean determined ‘electron transport rates’ within these waters. These data will feed into predictive models of...
The firm has appointed Matthew at this time to capitalise on the increasing demand for quality assured gel imaging systems, especially in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Matthew comes to Syngene with a wealth of experience, having been active in sales management and sales for life science product suppliers, including a major international gel documentation company for over 16 years. His imaging expertise is supported by a masters...
Mr. Dominic Herring, previously BioTek’s Business and Development Manager with BioTek Singapore, was named General Manager.The new office will focus on bringing enhanced applications and technical support to current and future customers in the United Kingdom. "The UK’s biotechnology and life scientific sectors are growing; supported by the government’s focus and investment," noted Dominic Herring, BioTek’s UK General Manager...
The new L7™ PBMC Reprogramming Bundle slots seamlessly into the existing L7™ workflow to enable researchers to reprogram peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for use in downstream experiments. Because of its series of reagents and protocols optimized for working specifically with PBMCs, the new bundle makes it easier and faster to generate hiPSCs. The L7™ hPSC System offers a complete workflow that combines primary cells...
The Model 440 elemental analyser uses thermal conductivity detectors to simultaneously analyse the nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen content. Interferences are removed through column packing’s and the combusted sample is converted into carbon dioxide, water vapour and nitrogen. Sample preparation is straightforward. Approximately 1-3 mg of fertilizer is weighed out in a tin capsule which is placed in a nickel sleeve for sample containment...
The aim of the collaboration is to advance understanding of the biological mechanisms that underpin these conditions and develop new treatments based on this knowledge. Under the terms of the collaboration, each project will comprise a joint team of investigators that will work across Inserm sites in Toulouse and Paris, and AstraZeneca’s research hub in Mölndal, Sweden. The collaboration will focus on three areas...
The Enabled-FIH program integrated formulation development, real-time GMP manufacturing and clinical testing, using a single adaptive protocol to assess single and multiple dose safety, pharmacokinetics, and proof of pharmacological effect. The clinical timeline for the first-in-human dose through to completion of the program was only 7 months. CORT125134 was proven to be safe and well tolerated at the doses tested, and pharmacological effect...
Synexus, already the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centers across the globe, intends to become a major player in the US, continue to expand its existing network of sites in Europe and Africa and develop a presence in Asia and South America. The new board members of Synexus are: Chairman Charles Woler and non-executives Benjamin Harrild, Hywel Evans, Ged Gould and...
Carbon nanotubes and graphene have been competing head-to-head for many of the same applications in recent years. For most applications, the development of carbon nanotubes has been gradually rising as evidenced by patent trends. Nevertheless, graphene has been making drastic progress. In the form of oxides or nanoplatelets, graphene is in a better position to fulfil market needs, as it is a durable, stretchable and lightweight material...
Researchers found that errors in a gene known as TCF12 – which plays a key role in the formation of the embryonic brain are associated with more aggressive forms of a disease called anaplastic oligodendroglioma. The new research is the largest ever genetic study of oligodendrogliomas, and provides important insights into their causes – and how they might be treated. Oligodendrogliomas are fast-growing cancers that account...
Renishaw Applications Scientist, Dr Katherine Lau, will make a presentation as part of the conference program and lead a workshop on Raman confocal microscopic imaging. MMC 2015, incorporating EMAG 2015, is hosted by the Royal Microscopical Society and takes place from 29th June to 2nd July 2015, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, UK. During this exhibition and conference, Applications Scientist, Dr Katherine Lau...
The new Multiplex Cellular miRNA Assay and Multiplex Circulating miRNA Assay allow researchers to rapidly and cost-effectively profile up to 68 miRNAs in each well of a 96-well plate, with readout on a standard flow cytometer. These assays offer an easier workflow for larger sample numbers compared to alternative methods such as qPCR, microarray and sequencing, which can be resource intensive or require challenging data analysis. The Multiplex Circulating...
JuLI™ FL uses novel optics to capture live-cell images from various cell culture dishes. It can perform cell- based assays, including cell counting, cell viability and GFP/RFP expression level checking. This The JuLI™ FL, from Nanoentek is the next generation, smart fluorescence live cell movie analyser and counter. The gives the user quantified cell confluence results with low variation and growth curve data....