Analytik Jena has once again acquired a major order from its most important export region, China.
The Company will supply a total of 33 atomic absorption spectrometers of the ZEEnit 700 P product to the “Water Resources Bureau” of the Chinese metropolis Chongqing, which is responsible for preserving the drinking water quality of the groundwater resources and for protecting the natural characteristics of the water systems there. The devices will be used to analyze and monitor the rural drinking water quality in the region, which is home to more than 30 million people.
Anachem are pleased to introduce RAININ's TerraRack, a revolutionary new concept in pipette tip racks.
More than 50% lighter than conventional racks TerraRack does not compromise on strength and is completely recyclable. This single-use, disposable hinged-lid rack will not flex or bend when loading single or multichannel pipettes – even if excessive force is applied. Manufactured from PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), an exceptionally strong polyester most commonly used for water and soft-drinks bottles, the racks are exceptionally strong, crystal clear and 100% recyclable....
Soft tissue disorders like tumors are very difficult to recognize using normal X-ray machines.
There is hardly any distinction between healthy tissue and tumors. Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have now developed a technology using a compact synchrotron source that measures not only X-ray absorption, but also phase shifts and scattering. Tissue that is hardly recognizable using traditional X-ray machines is now visible. X-ray images have become an integral part of daily medical practice. Bones, for example...
The prestigious Bio-IT World Best Practices prize has been granted to the European Lead Factory (ELF) for its Honest Data Broker (HDB) implementation of the ScienceCloud platform from BIOVIA.
ELF also announces the synthesis of >50,000 new high quality compounds based on public proposals. These compounds were subsequently included in the Joint European Compound Library (JECL). Andrew Pannifer from the University of Dundee and Herman van Vlijmen from Janssen led development of the HDB with BIOVIA. Andrew Pannifer said that winning the Best Practices prize in the Knowledge Management category brought...
Dr Caifu Chen to lead new product development at California site
Already the world’s leader in custom nucleic acid synthesis, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is capitalizing on its expertise to deliver a broader range of validated molecular biology products. Research and development for these products will now be performed in a newly built facility in Redwood City, California. The 8,000 square foot building houses state-of-the-art labs that will allow IDT scientists to maximize the company’s world-class...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their temperature controlled stages in the study of the effects of cryopreservation of Koala spermatozoa in Australia.
Since its inception, the technique of Artificial Insemination (AI) has been a controversial yet vital in vivo fertilization method which is regularly used as a fertility treatment for humans, as well as for animal breeding and conservation. The technique, which has been around since the early part of the twentieth century, really became mainstream after the birth of the first ‘test tube baby’ in 1978. Since the 1980s, AI has become a multi-billion pound...
Lab Innovations 2015, the UK’s only show dedicated to the latest laboratory technology and consumables, analytics and biotech equipment, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 4 & 5 November 2015.
For its fourth edition, the show welcomes a whole host of first time exhibitors, launches an educational theatre and introduces an exciting new feature. Katie Crocombe, Lab Innovations Event Manager comments: “We are thrilled that Lab Innovations has firmly cemented its place in the diary of all lab professionals as the number one lab show. It is going to be hugely exciting to see what our visitors will make of our newest introductions to the show...
Tecan’s Infinite® M1000 PRO multimode reader has helped liquid analysis specialist Aqsens to develop a portable testing platform for on-site quantitative monitoring of polymeric scale inhibitors in oil field-produced waters.
Joonas Siivonen, Application Scientist at Aqsens, explained: “Polymeric scale inhibitors are used to prevent scale build-up during oil production, and the residual levels in the oil field-produced waters must be monitored to ensure treatment is effective and the oil platform can be operated safely. Using a patented detection technology combining time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) with chemical modulators, we have developed a portable system – the Aqsens QS platform – to offer a fast, accurate means of monitoring residual scale inhibitors on site.”....
The popular HP D300 Digital Dispenser – available from Tecan – now allows customers to titrate low volumes of biomolecules in aqueous solutions, offering greater flexibility for drug discovery workflows.
Users can choose between dispensing DMSO, for small molecule studies, and aqueous solutions in combination with a surfactant, for the investigation of proteins, antibodies, enzymes and nucleic acids. Newly launched T8+ and D4+ Dispenseheads*, combined with updated software, allow both new and existing customers to benefit from this breakthrough, offering straightforward set-up of dose-response curves and synergy studies.....
Read MoreNew Techne Prime Pro qPCR Reagent kits and Prime Pro 48 qPCR SystemMay 26, 2015
Techne now offer over 400 qPCR detection / speciation kits suitable for any qPCR instrument. Techne qPCR reagent kit contents are lyophilised (freeze dried) enabling ambient shipping which reduces shipping costs and freight complexity.
The Prime Pro range of probe-based qPCR kits is the largest available. However, all 400 Techne qPCR kits share only 2 protocols (1 for DNA and 1 for RNA). To use the kits, combine the components and introduce your DNA/RNA before placing into your qPCR instrument. For convenience, each kit is available with and without master mix.
Read MorePierce 660nm protein assay using the Jenway Genova NanoMay 26, 2015
The Jenway Genova Nano is preprogrammed with parameters for a number of protein assays, several of which can be adapted for use with the micro volume accessory. Performing scaled-down reaction volumes has a number of advantages including reduction in reagent and sample volumes and use of fewer consumables such as cuvettes.
This application note describes the use of the Pierce 660nm protein assay kit (Thermo Scientific #22662) using the Genova Nano. The assay is prepared in a microtitre plate using just 10μl of test sample and has a linear range of 50-2000μg/ml. The assay is very simple and quick to perform and is compatible with reducing agents and some detergents....
Baths and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C / as a standard with natural refrigerants
Huber Kältemaschinenbau has further expanded its range of classic heating and cooling thermostats. The program offers two product lines: While the CC models meet the highest standards, the MPC models stand for simple operation and affordable prices. We offer immersion circulators, bath and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C. The product line also includes the smallest cooling thermostats in the world, the Ministats....
Cleaver Scientific, specialists in gel electrophoresis has introduced a new range of high grade agarose for nucleic acid electrophoresis. CleverGEL is a new environmentally friendly agarose suitable for routine analysis of nucleic acids using standard electrophoretic procedures. Manufactured by a process which excludes organic solvents harmful to marine life, CleverGEL is far kinder to the environment than conventional agarose. Try Before you BuyRead MorePCRmax: The Quad is backMay 25, 2015
Speed. Confidence. Sensitivity. Value. Performance.The Alpha Cycler 4 (AC-4) is the only truly independently controllable multi-block thermal cycler available today.
PCRmax have developed and designed the new AC-4 with input from our experiences with previous multi-block system and end user demands and wishes. The system is not only built with the high-throughput market in mind but also for standard throughput and multiple user environments who are space conscious and have requirements for multiple users and block formats. The system can be specified in any combination of 96 and 384 well formats across its four bays.
Read MoreJULABO May 25, 2015
ACHEMA 2015 from 15 to 19 June in Frankfurt. Hall 4.2, BoothJ38
Starting on 15 June 2015 JULABO will be presenting a comprehensive and innovative 'World of Temperature' to its guests at the ACHEMA exhibition in Frankfurt. As one of the leading manufacturers of temperature control technology, JULABO will provide an extensive overview of a variety of temperature control solutions for special applications in laboratories and industry as well as daily applications. At the JULABO booth, visitors will have the one-time opportunity to become acquainted with the complex JULABO portfolio of heating and refrigerated circulators, highly dynamic process circulators, recirculating coolers and water baths.
Visit Fritch at ACHEMA 2015: Hall 4.1 • Stand J 49
FRITSCH • Milling and Sizing, an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing, is again one step ahead. Convince yourself and discover the FRITSCH innovations live during ACHEMA 2015: Hall 4.1 • Stand J49!
Chromatrap®, a business unit of Porvair Sciences, has published a new application note that describes how Chromatrap® ChIP-seq assays now enable unbiased, genome-wide understanding of protein-DNA regulatory networks.
Genome-wide mapping of protein-DNA interactions is essential for a complete understanding of gene regulation. A detailed map of epigenetic marks and transcription factor binding is necessary for deducing the regulatory networks that underpin gene expression in a variety of biological systems. The most widely used tool for examining these interactions is ChIP followed by massively parallel sequencing (ChIP-seq). The new application note reports on how...
Positive displacement pipettes have been used for many years for PCR applications. Gilson, experts in liquid handling have published three new papers which describe the use of positive displacement technology to help solve the issues of pipetting problem liquids.
Gilson’s MICROMAN E positive displacement pipette with its Capillary Pistons helps scientists counter common pipetting problems that may affect accuracy and precision when working with problem liquids. Leaks are known to occur when pipetting volatile solutions such as acetone, hexane and ethanol with an air-displacement pipette.
It is now more important than ever to monitor cyanobacteria levels in drinking and recreational water.
Biotechnology company Zeulab, based in Zaragoza, Spain, offers MicroCystest, an enzymatic test that detects a group of hepatotoxins, called microcystins, produced by cyanobacteria during and after algal blooms. Zeulab products are distributed in the UK by Cambio, which offers a range of world-class products for monitoring water quality and safety. Climate change and intensified land use have been linked to an unprecedented expansion in...
Optibrium™ and Certara®, developers of software products and services for drug discovery and development, today announced a collaboration to provide their mutual customers with an integrated solution linking Optibrium’s StarDrop™ with Certara’s D360™ platform.
The combination of these two products enables researchers to combine the industry-leading self-service data access and analysis capabilities of D360, with StarDrop’s unique, interactive environment that guides compound selection and design decisions in drug discovery, helping project teams to identify high quality compounds more efficiently. D360 provides scientific data integration, access, analysis, and visualisation capabilities for...
To Accelerate Production at New Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Manufacturing Facility in Wales
TAP Biosystems (now part of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group), a leading supplier of innovative cell culture and fermentation systems for life science, is delighted to announce its Cellmate automated cell culture system has been chosen by leading stem cell therapy firm, ReNeuron to produce clinical and commercial stem cell therapies at the new Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Manufacturing Facility in Wales. Cellmate, which has been...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industries, today acquired the Scottish company BioOutsource Ltd.
The privately owned company based in Glasgow, UK, has been operating in the biotechnology market since 2007, and in the last twelve months earned revenue of around 9 million euros with approx. 85 employees. The contractual parties agreed not to disclose any further details of the transaction. BioOutsource provides contract testing services to global biopharmaceutical clients in order to monitor the safety and quality of biologic drugs and...
More than 50% lighter than conventional racks TerraRack does not compromise on strength and is completely recyclable. This single-use, disposable hinged-lid rack will not flex or bend when loading single or multichannel pipettes – even if excessive force is applied. Manufactured from PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), an exceptionally strong polyester most commonly used for water and soft-drinks bottles, the racks are exceptionally strong, crystal clear and 100% recyclable....
There is hardly any distinction between healthy tissue and tumors. Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have now developed a technology using a compact synchrotron source that measures not only X-ray absorption, but also phase shifts and scattering. Tissue that is hardly recognizable using traditional X-ray machines is now visible. X-ray images have become an integral part of daily medical practice. Bones, for example...
ELF also announces the synthesis of >50,000 new high quality compounds based on public proposals. These compounds were subsequently included in the Joint European Compound Library (JECL). Andrew Pannifer from the University of Dundee and Herman van Vlijmen from Janssen led development of the HDB with BIOVIA. Andrew Pannifer said that winning the Best Practices prize in the Knowledge Management category brought...
Already the world’s leader in custom nucleic acid synthesis, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is capitalizing on its expertise to deliver a broader range of validated molecular biology products. Research and development for these products will now be performed in a newly built facility in Redwood City, California. The 8,000 square foot building houses state-of-the-art labs that will allow IDT scientists to maximize the company’s world-class...
Since its inception, the technique of Artificial Insemination (AI) has been a controversial yet vital in vivo fertilization method which is regularly used as a fertility treatment for humans, as well as for animal breeding and conservation. The technique, which has been around since the early part of the twentieth century, really became mainstream after the birth of the first ‘test tube baby’ in 1978. Since the 1980s, AI has become a multi-billion pound...
For its fourth edition, the show welcomes a whole host of first time exhibitors, launches an educational theatre and introduces an exciting new feature. Katie Crocombe, Lab Innovations Event Manager comments: “We are thrilled that Lab Innovations has firmly cemented its place in the diary of all lab professionals as the number one lab show. It is going to be hugely exciting to see what our visitors will make of our newest introductions to the show...
The Prime Pro range of probe-based qPCR kits is the largest available. However, all 400 Techne qPCR kits share only 2 protocols (1 for DNA and 1 for RNA). To use the kits, combine the components and introduce your DNA/RNA before placing into your qPCR instrument. For convenience, each kit is available with and without master mix.
This application note describes the use of the Pierce 660nm protein assay kit (Thermo Scientific #22662) using the Genova Nano. The assay is prepared in a microtitre plate using just 10μl of test sample and has a linear range of 50-2000μg/ml. The assay is very simple and quick to perform and is compatible with reducing agents and some detergents....
Huber Kältemaschinenbau has further expanded its range of classic heating and cooling thermostats. The program offers two product lines: While the CC models meet the highest standards, the MPC models stand for simple operation and affordable prices. We offer immersion circulators, bath and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C. The product line also includes the smallest cooling thermostats in the world, the Ministats....
Genome-wide mapping of protein-DNA interactions is essential for a complete understanding of gene regulation. A detailed map of epigenetic marks and transcription factor binding is necessary for deducing the regulatory networks that underpin gene expression in a variety of biological systems. The most widely used tool for examining these interactions is ChIP followed by massively parallel sequencing (ChIP-seq). The new application note reports on how...
Gilson’s MICROMAN E positive displacement pipette with its Capillary Pistons helps scientists counter common pipetting problems that may affect accuracy and precision when working with problem liquids. Leaks are known to occur when pipetting volatile solutions such as acetone, hexane and ethanol with an air-displacement pipette.
Biotechnology company Zeulab, based in Zaragoza, Spain, offers MicroCystest, an enzymatic test that detects a group of hepatotoxins, called microcystins, produced by cyanobacteria during and after algal blooms. Zeulab products are distributed in the UK by Cambio, which offers a range of world-class products for monitoring water quality and safety. Climate change and intensified land use have been linked to an unprecedented expansion in...
The combination of these two products enables researchers to combine the industry-leading self-service data access and analysis capabilities of D360, with StarDrop’s unique, interactive environment that guides compound selection and design decisions in drug discovery, helping project teams to identify high quality compounds more efficiently. D360 provides scientific data integration, access, analysis, and visualisation capabilities for...
TAP Biosystems (now part of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group), a leading supplier of innovative cell culture and fermentation systems for life science, is delighted to announce its Cellmate automated cell culture system has been chosen by leading stem cell therapy firm, ReNeuron to produce clinical and commercial stem cell therapies at the new Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Manufacturing Facility in Wales. Cellmate, which has been...
The privately owned company based in Glasgow, UK, has been operating in the biotechnology market since 2007, and in the last twelve months earned revenue of around 9 million euros with approx. 85 employees. The contractual parties agreed not to disclose any further details of the transaction. BioOutsource provides contract testing services to global biopharmaceutical clients in order to monitor the safety and quality of biologic drugs and...