Porvair Sciences offers a range of products that enable optimised Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) of polar compounds.
This includes a new C18 silica packed Microlute™ plate, vacuum manifolds, collection plates and solvent evaporators all designed to streamline your sample preparation. The new C18 Microlute plate offers good separation of a wide range of polar compounds which are not attracted to the C18 tail. MicroLute™ is the original 96-well format SPE plate proven in labs worldwide. The plate provides all the advantages of automated and...
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest multilateral bank, today reaffirmed its firm commitment to respond to the Ebola pandemic.
The Bank has provided a EUR 50 million loan to Bavarian Nordic, an international biopharmaceutical company, for accelerated development of an Ebola vaccine with long-term efficacy. The financing is also backing research into vaccines for treating other infectious diseases and multiple cancer indications. EIB Vice-President Jonathan Taylor stated: “We are pleased to be partnering with Bavarian Nordic in this breakthrough operation, as it enables...
Kleindiek Nanotechnik have partnered with EM Resolutions, a Saffron Walden-based consumables and accessories supplier for electron microscopy, to supply and install their range of MM3A nanomanipulators and force measurement systems to the UK research community.
For example, FMS-EM force measurement systems are enabling researchers at Imperial College London to investigate the root cause of failures in electrochemical devices such as fuel cells and batteries. Imperial College is also using them for testing during the development of nano robots and other nanostructures. The FMS-EM is a compact force readout tool that allows tensile measurements to be made inside an SEM/FIB. Whilst existing...
The time needed to genetically sequence the bacteria causing tuberculosis (Mtb) from patient samples has been reduced from weeks to days using a new technique developed by a UCL-led team.
This could help health service providers to better treat disease, control transmission of this infection, and monitor outbreaks. Tuberculosis (TB) disease rates in some parts of London are as high as in Sub-Saharan Africa, and drug-resistant strains are becoming increasingly common. These require specific treatments, and if doctors know that a bug is resistant they can start therapy earlier, often leading to better outcomes. Whole genome sequencing reveals the complete...
The imaging systems on display will suit all budgets and make producing amazing gel and blot imaging results incredibly simple.
For researchers wanting a dedicated chemiluminescence Western blot imager, Syngene’s experts demonstrated the new GeneGnomeXRQ. On the booth, they explained how this complete system with its sensitive, cooled camera and GeneSys software, allows scientists rapid walk-away imaging of even the faintest bands on Western blots....
The all new Series 3 HT evaporator range from Genevac represents the ultimate in solvent removal technology.
Incorporating new high performance vacuum pump, the latest touchscreen technology and a sleek ergonomic design makes optimising your evaporation processes effortless. New intuitive touchscreen controls enhances monitoring and review of the whole evaporation process. For popular solvent removal protocols pre-set 'Press & Go' methods makes operation easy and productive even for occasional users. Simplified manual and automatic programming means even the most complex...
A new report from Exeter Analytical demonstrates how the Model 440 CHN Analyser provides precise and accurate determination of percentage Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen on samples as small as 0.3 milligrams (mg).
Using Atropine (8-Methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl) 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate) as the test compound the Model 440 produced data from 0.3mg samples which only varied within +/- 0.12% of the theoretical CHN values. In environments such as pharmaceutical research and synthetic chemistry laboratories, where the weight of new compounds for analytical purposes is often limited, the ability to reliably generate reliable CHN data on...
Since April 2015, Gary Etherington has assumed the management of the JULABO subsidiary in the UK.
Gary Etherington has significant experience within the laboratory market in the UK, Ireland and the USA. He started his career as application support specialist. In the course of his career he successfully proved himself in both product management and sales. He has previously been part of the JULABO team before as Sales & Marketing Manager at JULABO USA. Further missions were calorimetry specialist companies. Lately he was responsible for the worldwide sales of laboratory products...
This year, Inoviem Scientific has raised over €1 million ($1,12 million) to produce and market its innovative services for selecting leads and determining molecule mechanisms of action under physiological conditions
Inoviem Scientific, a Contract Research Biotech (CRB) company today announces that it has received additional funding of €545,000 ($611,000) from French public investment bank bpifrance. The company leverages two proprietary technologies to offer pharmaceutical players increased speed and enhanced safety at all stages of drug development; from drug discovery (the identification of secondary targets and detection of potential...
The virus and prion validation group at Octapharma GmbH (Frankfurt, Germany) reports how implementing an INTEGRA VIAFLO 96 has enabled them to reduce the time taken to undertake PCR assays by greater than 60%.
Since its foundation in 1983, Octapharma has specialised in the development and manufacture of preparations from human plasma. The virus and prion group has been set-up for small scale production of plasma based drugs from human blood which must be tested to be free of contaminating viruses. The virology PCR assay developed by Octapharma involves fixing a PCR template on the well surface of 96-well plates and then undertaking a protocol that includes 3 washing steps...
A new technical poster from Haydale Ltd. describes a cost-effective and repeatable method for characterisation of functionalised carbon nanomaterials.
Two key, but independent, problems facing the graphene industry are the requirement for chemical functionalisation (essential for homogenous dispersion and application) and the pressing need for reliable, cost-effective, rapid, easy-to-use and accurate characterisation techniques to determine the type and extent of functionalisation present on graphene material. Current chemical characterisation techniques including X-ray photoelectron...
With the efforts of its scientists and other staff members, Creative Biolabs announced Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulin (DVD-Ig) Production Service. This service is able to provide immunoglobulin molecules that simultaneously target two mediators of disease with a single pharmaceutical entity.
The DVD-Ig is an IgG-like molecule, except that each light chain and heavy chain contains two variable domains in tandem through a short peptide linkage instead of one variable domain. As simultaneous blockade of multiple targets may yield better therapeutic efficacy than inhibition of a single target, they were originally designed for the treatment of complex diseases in which multiple mediators contribute to overall disease pathogenesis by distinct or redundant mechanisms....
The encouraging recent results of a 14-year study by the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening could herald a radical departure from the approach established by other screening tests for cancer, providing the final data is sufficiently conclusive, says an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
The study, which involved 46,237 post-menopausal women aged 50 and over, tracked increases in levels of a protein, CA-125, in their blood. Using statistical analysis, 86% of women developing invasive epithelial ovarian cancer were correctly identified through this method. Final data analysis is expected in late 2015, when researchers hope to demonstrate that finding a rising level of CA-125 in the blood can be used to detect cancer at an...
To date, chip-based retinal implants have only permitted a rudimentary restoration of vision.
However, modifying the electrical signals emitted by the implants could change that. This is the conclusion of the initial published findings of a project sponsored by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, which showed that two specific retinal cell types respond differently to certain electrical signals – an effect that could improve the perception of light-dark contrasts. "Making the blind really see – that will take some time", says Frank Rattay of the...
Pie Medical Imaging announces its new release of CAAS MRV, for analysis of the heart to support diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions.
This new version contains intuitive and guided analysis workflows, optimized to clinical practice. The workflows will guide you through the required steps for Functional left and right ventricle, Viability and First Pass Perfusion analysis. The new viability workflow includes, besides analysis of Delayed Enhanced MR images, also analysis of edema on T2-weighted MR images. The combination of segmented infarcts and edema areas can identify...
Following the recent addition of a number of products to the Lab M Listeria testing portfolio, the whole range can now be viewed in a single flyer, available on the Lab M website.
The document, ‘Listeria solutions… whatever your method’, clearly shows that whichever testing method users subscribe to, whatever the lab size, and whether they prefer dehydrated culture media (DCM) or a pre-prepared approach, Lab M has products to suit. Over the last year, Lab M has translated its expertise in developing and manufacturing DCM into a number of convenience products to suit the varying needs of customers, including...
Established initially as SANYO-Gallenkamp in 1990, the company evolved slowly, but solidly, and with a clear vision, into the modern, market-oriented, biomedical company that is now represented in every European country.
The world’s first lowest temperature freezer, a continuous contamination control concept for safer cell culture and the ultimate sample security VIP Dual Cool freezer are just a few of the many key, ground-breaking introductions that Panasonic has made over the last 25 years. And the articles in this Journal show how these Panasonic developments can help you in your daily challenge to do your work better, easier and more efficiently.
Scientists gain unique insight into the function of a key muscle protein.
Thanks to the first high-resolution structural analysis of the muscle protein α-actinin, scientists now have a better understanding of how muscles work. The analysis provides crucial information about the structure and function of this complex muscle protein and could lead to the development of new treatments for major muscular disorders. The results of the project, which is funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF and the European Commission...
QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics) results have confirmed that Fast-track diagnostics infectious disease detection kits have successfully identified 97% of tested samples since 2012.
The kits consistently score high levels of detection accuracy in assessments across a range of syndromic groups, reflecting Fast-track’s ongoing commitment to quality control in the development and manufacture of its products. “We are dedicated to manufacturing high quality, reliable assays that are sensitive, specific and consistent,” said Dr Bill Carman, CEO of Fast-track diagnostics. “Participation in external quality assessments, like the programmes offered by QCMD...
AMSBIO has launched a complete new range of commonly used human cytokines and growth factors.
Unlike most of other commercially available cytokine products, ActiveMax® cytokines are expressed exclusively in human cells under strict animal-free and xeno-free conditions. Therefore, they are uniquely suitable for human cell culture and assay development. Endotoxin and other non–human components can provoke immune response in human systems. These contaminations are significant complicating factors for human cell culture experiments, in particular...
Nanoliter-scale kit rapidly and easily detects and quantifies host cell proteins from Chinese hamster ovary cells
Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, today announced the introduction of its Gyrolab™ CHO-HCP Kit 1. The new kit detects and quantifies host cell proteins (HCP) from Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells used in bioprocessing of biotherapeutics. HCP are measured throughout the production process, as they may affect the safety and efficacy of the biotherapeutic....
This includes a new C18 silica packed Microlute™ plate, vacuum manifolds, collection plates and solvent evaporators all designed to streamline your sample preparation. The new C18 Microlute plate offers good separation of a wide range of polar compounds which are not attracted to the C18 tail. MicroLute™ is the original 96-well format SPE plate proven in labs worldwide. The plate provides all the advantages of automated and...
The Bank has provided a EUR 50 million loan to Bavarian Nordic, an international biopharmaceutical company, for accelerated development of an Ebola vaccine with long-term efficacy. The financing is also backing research into vaccines for treating other infectious diseases and multiple cancer indications. EIB Vice-President Jonathan Taylor stated: “We are pleased to be partnering with Bavarian Nordic in this breakthrough operation, as it enables...
For example, FMS-EM force measurement systems are enabling researchers at Imperial College London to investigate the root cause of failures in electrochemical devices such as fuel cells and batteries. Imperial College is also using them for testing during the development of nano robots and other nanostructures. The FMS-EM is a compact force readout tool that allows tensile measurements to be made inside an SEM/FIB. Whilst existing...
This could help health service providers to better treat disease, control transmission of this infection, and monitor outbreaks. Tuberculosis (TB) disease rates in some parts of London are as high as in Sub-Saharan Africa, and drug-resistant strains are becoming increasingly common. These require specific treatments, and if doctors know that a bug is resistant they can start therapy earlier, often leading to better outcomes. Whole genome sequencing reveals the complete...
Incorporating new high performance vacuum pump, the latest touchscreen technology and a sleek ergonomic design makes optimising your evaporation processes effortless. New intuitive touchscreen controls enhances monitoring and review of the whole evaporation process. For popular solvent removal protocols pre-set 'Press & Go' methods makes operation easy and productive even for occasional users. Simplified manual and automatic programming means even the most complex...
Gary Etherington has significant experience within the laboratory market in the UK, Ireland and the USA. He started his career as application support specialist. In the course of his career he successfully proved himself in both product management and sales. He has previously been part of the JULABO team before as Sales & Marketing Manager at JULABO USA. Further missions were calorimetry specialist companies. Lately he was responsible for the worldwide sales of laboratory products...
Inoviem Scientific, a Contract Research Biotech (CRB) company today announces that it has received additional funding of €545,000 ($611,000) from French public investment bank bpifrance. The company leverages two proprietary technologies to offer pharmaceutical players increased speed and enhanced safety at all stages of drug development; from drug discovery (the identification of secondary targets and detection of potential...
Since its foundation in 1983, Octapharma has specialised in the development and manufacture of preparations from human plasma. The virus and prion group has been set-up for small scale production of plasma based drugs from human blood which must be tested to be free of contaminating viruses. The virology PCR assay developed by Octapharma involves fixing a PCR template on the well surface of 96-well plates and then undertaking a protocol that includes 3 washing steps...
Researchers identify fly strains that exhibit morning- and evening-like behaviour.
Two key, but independent, problems facing the graphene industry are the requirement for chemical functionalisation (essential for homogenous dispersion and application) and the pressing need for reliable, cost-effective, rapid, easy-to-use and accurate characterisation techniques to determine the type and extent of functionalisation present on graphene material. Current chemical characterisation techniques including X-ray photoelectron...
The DVD-Ig is an IgG-like molecule, except that each light chain and heavy chain contains two variable domains in tandem through a short peptide linkage instead of one variable domain. As simultaneous blockade of multiple targets may yield better therapeutic efficacy than inhibition of a single target, they were originally designed for the treatment of complex diseases in which multiple mediators contribute to overall disease pathogenesis by distinct or redundant mechanisms....
The study, which involved 46,237 post-menopausal women aged 50 and over, tracked increases in levels of a protein, CA-125, in their blood. Using statistical analysis, 86% of women developing invasive epithelial ovarian cancer were correctly identified through this method. Final data analysis is expected in late 2015, when researchers hope to demonstrate that finding a rising level of CA-125 in the blood can be used to detect cancer at an...
However, modifying the electrical signals emitted by the implants could change that. This is the conclusion of the initial published findings of a project sponsored by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, which showed that two specific retinal cell types respond differently to certain electrical signals – an effect that could improve the perception of light-dark contrasts. "Making the blind really see – that will take some time", says Frank Rattay of the...
This new version contains intuitive and guided analysis workflows, optimized to clinical practice. The workflows will guide you through the required steps for Functional left and right ventricle, Viability and First Pass Perfusion analysis. The new viability workflow includes, besides analysis of Delayed Enhanced MR images, also analysis of edema on T2-weighted MR images. The combination of segmented infarcts and edema areas can identify...
The document, ‘Listeria solutions… whatever your method’, clearly shows that whichever testing method users subscribe to, whatever the lab size, and whether they prefer dehydrated culture media (DCM) or a pre-prepared approach, Lab M has products to suit. Over the last year, Lab M has translated its expertise in developing and manufacturing DCM into a number of convenience products to suit the varying needs of customers, including...
The world’s first lowest temperature freezer, a continuous contamination control concept for safer cell culture and the ultimate sample security VIP Dual Cool freezer are just a few of the many key, ground-breaking introductions that Panasonic has made over the last 25 years. And the articles in this Journal show how these Panasonic developments can help you in your daily challenge to do your work better, easier and more efficiently.
Thanks to the first high-resolution structural analysis of the muscle protein α-actinin, scientists now have a better understanding of how muscles work. The analysis provides crucial information about the structure and function of this complex muscle protein and could lead to the development of new treatments for major muscular disorders. The results of the project, which is funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF and the European Commission...
The kits consistently score high levels of detection accuracy in assessments across a range of syndromic groups, reflecting Fast-track’s ongoing commitment to quality control in the development and manufacture of its products. “We are dedicated to manufacturing high quality, reliable assays that are sensitive, specific and consistent,” said Dr Bill Carman, CEO of Fast-track diagnostics. “Participation in external quality assessments, like the programmes offered by QCMD...
Unlike most of other commercially available cytokine products, ActiveMax® cytokines are expressed exclusively in human cells under strict animal-free and xeno-free conditions. Therefore, they are uniquely suitable for human cell culture and assay development. Endotoxin and other non–human components can provoke immune response in human systems. These contaminations are significant complicating factors for human cell culture experiments, in particular...
Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, today announced the introduction of its Gyrolab™ CHO-HCP Kit 1. The new kit detects and quantifies host cell proteins (HCP) from Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells used in bioprocessing of biotherapeutics. HCP are measured throughout the production process, as they may affect the safety and efficacy of the biotherapeutic....