Application guide for Tecan plate washers offers an easy route to optimized results
Tecan’s recently published Application guide for Tecan plate washers puts information at your fingertips, allowing users of its popular HydroSpeed™ and HydroFlex™ instruments to optimize their assays more easily and simply. Whether you are performing ELISAs, vacuum filtration, magnetic bead- or cell-based assays, the guide contains everything you need to know about Tecan washers....
Read MoreCepheid Announces European Approval of Xpert HCV Viral LoadApr 28, 2015
Quantitative Test for Rapid Measurement of Hepatitis C virus Viral Load and confirmation of HCV infection delivers on-demand results in less than 2 hours
Cepheid today announced that Xpert® HCV Viral Load, a quantitative test that provides on-demand molecular testing for confirmation of infection and monitoring of Hepatitis C virus (HCV), has achieved CE-IVD status under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test runs on the Cepheid GeneXpert® System, the world’s leading molecular diagnostic platform with over 8,000 systems deployed globally in both developed and emerging market countries.
Read MorevisionCATS 2.0 Apr 28, 2015
visionCATS stands for ease of use and intuitive simplicity.
The new software organizes the workflow of HPTLC and controls all involved CAMAG instruments. The easy-to-navigate user interface guides effectively through the chromatographic process - from analysis definition to analysis reporting. As state-of-the-art software, visionCATS is based on a client-server system offering enormous flexibility to the number of instruments and users that are working together and enabling access to the same data for all members of a work group.
Eppendorf celebrated the launch of its new ultra low temperature freezer line, the CryoCube® F570, F570h, FC660, and FC660h, with an exclusive event at the London ICEBAR.
The launch was attended by over 40 representatives from all walks of science and industry and explored the topics of sample security, environmental responsibility and energy efficiency in the laboratory. The event also included a ‘-5?C experience’ within ICEBAR LONDON - the UK’s only hospitality venue with a permanent bar area made of ice. During the event, attendees enjoyed a buffet lunch complete with liquid nitrogen ice cream...
Malvern Instruments will showcase their expanding range of products for the life science and industrial sectors at ACHEMA 2015.
The four-day event (15-19 June) being held in Frankfurt, Germany will be the first major European outing for the latest additions to Malvern’s recently acquired MicroCal microcalorimetry range and for the innovative OMNISEC GPC/SEC platform. Visit the Malvern stand in Hall 4.1, stand number D59. Malvern’s products for life scientists provide information to drive drug discovery and development. Center stage will be the recently...
Structures of human P2Y1 receptor bring new excitement to GPCR research
A team of Chinese and US scientists has determined the atomic structure of a cell-surface receptor that plays a critical role in thrombosis formation. This research unexpectedly discloses many new structural features, which challenge the conventional concepts of drug action at G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and open a new door for future drug discovery. In a paper published in Nature on March 30, the researchers at Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with research groups from National Institutes of...
The recently-published ASTM method D7861 for measuring biodiesel blend ratios enables users to take full advantage of the speed, convenience and durability provided by portable infrared analyzers from Wilks - a Spectro Scientific Company.
Traditional ASTM D7371 and EN 14078 methods for measuring biodiesel blends require the use of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers, equipment that is expensive and requires a level of technical knowledge to operate accurately. The new ASTM method D7861 certifies the use of portable filter-based infrared analyzers, such as the Wilks InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, that are rugged, compact and much better suited...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, in partnership with Cyversa announce the availability of VISTA, a visual approach to thermal analysis.
The product made its debut at TAC 2015, Churchill College, Cambridge, March 30th – April 1st. Linkam Scientific Instruments have collaborated with renowned UK inventor and innovating researcher, Professor Mike Reading of the University of Huddersfield. They have developed a product line of instrumentation based on new technologies that are announced at the 50th Anniversary meeting of the UK's Thermal Methods Group at...
Scientists have revealed a brand new function for one of the first cancer genes ever discovered – the retinoblastoma gene – in a finding that could open up exciting new approaches to treatment.
The retinoblastoma gene is so called because mutations to it cause a rare children’s eye cancer of the same name, and is known to play a central role in stopping healthy cells from dividing uncontrollably. Now the new study – jointly led by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and UCL (University College London) – has found that the gene also has another important function, in helping to ‘glue’ severed strands of DNA back...
Groundbreaking keynote addresses by Genomics England and Google for Work showcasing global leadership in connectivity and convergence driven innovation at GIL 2015: Europe in London
We are living a connected life in a connected world. Our smartphone is our gateway to the world and very soon we will be able to connect our glasses, watch, thermostat, lights, door locks and car. The connected life market has been valued by Frost & Sullivan at over $700 billion by 2020, but are companies prepared to drive and manage this change to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world in which we live? Nina Bjornstad, Country Manager at...
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy technologies, reports on the use of Raman spectroscopy in the CEMHTI laboratory of CNRS, Orléans, France.
Materials are studied under extreme conditions such as at elevated temperatures and irradiated with particle beams. Dr Patrick Simon works with materials under extreme conditions of high temperature and irradiation. His lab, known as Conditions Extrêmes et Matériaux: Haute Température et Irradiation (CEMHTI), is located at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Orléans, around 110 km southwest of Paris. His team, and...
Horizon’s Reference Materials chosen by ArcherDX to validate its FusionPlex test for non-small cell lung cancer markers
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), the international life science company supplying research tools and services that power genomics research and the development of personalized medicines, and ArcherDX, Inc., a leader in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) fusion detection, today announced they have signed an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) agreement that will see Horizon’s Reference Materials supplied as a standalone...
The modular Asia system from Syrris is providing researchers at the Romanian National Institute for Research and Development for Chemistry and Petrochemistry (ICECHIM) with the ability to explore a range of flow chemistry applications.
Florin Oancea, Scientific Director at ICECHIM, explained: “Like many chemistry research groups, we are increasingly focusing on biochemistry and biorefinery applications, as fossil fuel-derived products will become more and more expensive in the future. Flow chemistry is the ideal solution to explore this approach, offering the flexibility to develop numerous applications and providing easy scale-up for process commercialization, particularly...
Study published in Nature outlines use of Wyatt’s Calypso II system to confirm the stoichiometry of αSNAP-SNARE complex
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in instrumentation for absolute macromolecular and nanoparticle characterization, is pleased to highlight a new study that describes the use of composition-gradient multi-angle light scattering (CG-MALS) for the characterization of complex protein-protein interactions. The study, entitled ‘Mechanistic insights into the recycling machine of the SNARE complex’, was published in the...
A blood test that measures the number of cells shed from prostate tumours into the bloodstream can act as an early warning sign that treatment is not working, a major new study shows.
Researchers showed that measuring the numbers of circulating tumour cells in the blood predicted which men were benefitting least from a prostate cancer drug after as little as 12 weeks of treatment. They hope their work will allow doctors to switch patients to alternative treatments earlier than is currently possible, if these results are confirmed by further studies. The research could also hasten the development of cancer treatments...
Shimadzu, one of the world leaders in analytical instrumentation, has released the new Nexera UC SFE/SFC/MS platform combining quick and easy on-line sample extraction with state-of-the-art chromatographic separation and high sensitivity detection.
For the first time ever, it showcases complete automation of SFE sample pre-treatment and analysis by liquid or supercritical fluid chromatography. The Nexera UC system is designed to fulfil the measurement requirements of a wide range of applications including: monitoring of pesticides in food products; investigation of biomarkers; additives in polymers; drug discovery in pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, environmental controls and cleaning validation, to name just a few.
Read More25% Discount on all SGE GC Capillary Columns!Apr 22, 2015
Kinesis are pleased to offer you a 25% discount on the entire range of SGE GC capillary columns.
We have highlighted a few commonly used phases and some of the popular unique phases from our comprehensive range, but remember that this fantastic offer is valid for all GC capillary columns from SGE! BP5MS - Optimised Silphenylene content for general purpose MS analyses. BP5For general purpose analyses.BPX5 - Extremely inert, suitable for general purpose analyses. Ideal for trace analysis.HT5 - Unique phase for high temperature...
Advanced Materials Technology have introduced a new column line in the HALO BioClass family – HALO Glycan columns.
The HALO Glycan stationary phase has a highly polar ligand containing 5 hydroxyl groups, which is attached to the 2.7micron Fused-Core silica particle via novel proprietary linkage chemistry. The Fused-Core particle used for HALO Glycan has a surface area of ~135 m2/g and an average pore size of 90Å. This high performance material provides a column that is specifically targeted for separations of highly polar oligosaccharides and...
AMSBIO has announced a new range of purified, soluble immunoreceptors involved in key signalling pathways.
Together with new indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) assay kits these products that can be used to screen for inhibitors of protein-protein interaction, as well as neutralizing antibodies that serve as positive controls for inhibition. Immune evasion is one of the identifying hallmarks of cancer, and researchers are trying to identify the complex mechanisms that enable cancer cells to evade the host’s immune system. Cancer cells use the...
With the introduction of the PlasmaQuant ® MS, Analytik Jena has extended its portfolio with an ICP-MS.
The newly developed mass spectrometer with patented solid-state RF generator for plasma generation sets a new industry standard in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The highly efficient RF generator produces a robust, balanced plasma with an argon consumption rate of less than 10 L/min plasma coolant gas. Effectively reducing argon consumption by half compared to conventional ICP-MS in the market. The powerful...
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey.
Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these machines stay abreast of modern technology. MR Solutions with its world leading EVO spectrometer and cryogen free superconducting magnet technology can provide this service for MRI systems designed by Agilent or other manufacturers. Earlier technology can be enhanced by installing not only the...
A report published by the Cabinet Office for the first time estimates that 80,000 people could die each year in the UK from antibiotic resistant infections.
The National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies states that this number may die each year if no new antibiotics are introduced. This is an alarming figure, particularly as it is likely to be the very young or very old who would be most at risk. Antibiotic Research UK, the world’s first charity devoted to finding new antibiotics, is trying to do something about the problem before it becomes a medical catastrophe.
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Cepheid today announced that Xpert® HCV Viral Load, a quantitative test that provides on-demand molecular testing for confirmation of infection and monitoring of Hepatitis C virus (HCV), has achieved CE-IVD status under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test runs on the Cepheid GeneXpert® System, the world’s leading molecular diagnostic platform with over 8,000 systems deployed globally in both developed and emerging market countries.
The new software organizes the workflow of HPTLC and controls all involved CAMAG instruments. The easy-to-navigate user interface guides effectively through the chromatographic process - from analysis definition to analysis reporting. As state-of-the-art software, visionCATS is based on a client-server system offering enormous flexibility to the number of instruments and users that are working together and enabling access to the same data for all members of a work group.
The launch was attended by over 40 representatives from all walks of science and industry and explored the topics of sample security, environmental responsibility and energy efficiency in the laboratory. The event also included a ‘-5?C experience’ within ICEBAR LONDON - the UK’s only hospitality venue with a permanent bar area made of ice. During the event, attendees enjoyed a buffet lunch complete with liquid nitrogen ice cream...
The four-day event (15-19 June) being held in Frankfurt, Germany will be the first major European outing for the latest additions to Malvern’s recently acquired MicroCal microcalorimetry range and for the innovative OMNISEC GPC/SEC platform. Visit the Malvern stand in Hall 4.1, stand number D59. Malvern’s products for life scientists provide information to drive drug discovery and development. Center stage will be the recently...
Traditional ASTM D7371 and EN 14078 methods for measuring biodiesel blends require the use of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers, equipment that is expensive and requires a level of technical knowledge to operate accurately. The new ASTM method D7861 certifies the use of portable filter-based infrared analyzers, such as the Wilks InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, that are rugged, compact and much better suited...
The product made its debut at TAC 2015, Churchill College, Cambridge, March 30th – April 1st. Linkam Scientific Instruments have collaborated with renowned UK inventor and innovating researcher, Professor Mike Reading of the University of Huddersfield. They have developed a product line of instrumentation based on new technologies that are announced at the 50th Anniversary meeting of the UK's Thermal Methods Group at...
The retinoblastoma gene is so called because mutations to it cause a rare children’s eye cancer of the same name, and is known to play a central role in stopping healthy cells from dividing uncontrollably. Now the new study – jointly led by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and UCL (University College London) – has found that the gene also has another important function, in helping to ‘glue’ severed strands of DNA back...
We are living a connected life in a connected world. Our smartphone is our gateway to the world and very soon we will be able to connect our glasses, watch, thermostat, lights, door locks and car. The connected life market has been valued by Frost & Sullivan at over $700 billion by 2020, but are companies prepared to drive and manage this change to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world in which we live? Nina Bjornstad, Country Manager at...
Materials are studied under extreme conditions such as at elevated temperatures and irradiated with particle beams. Dr Patrick Simon works with materials under extreme conditions of high temperature and irradiation. His lab, known as Conditions Extrêmes et Matériaux: Haute Température et Irradiation (CEMHTI), is located at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Orléans, around 110 km southwest of Paris. His team, and...
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), the international life science company supplying research tools and services that power genomics research and the development of personalized medicines, and ArcherDX, Inc., a leader in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) fusion detection, today announced they have signed an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) agreement that will see Horizon’s Reference Materials supplied as a standalone...
Florin Oancea, Scientific Director at ICECHIM, explained: “Like many chemistry research groups, we are increasingly focusing on biochemistry and biorefinery applications, as fossil fuel-derived products will become more and more expensive in the future. Flow chemistry is the ideal solution to explore this approach, offering the flexibility to develop numerous applications and providing easy scale-up for process commercialization, particularly...
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in instrumentation for absolute macromolecular and nanoparticle characterization, is pleased to highlight a new study that describes the use of composition-gradient multi-angle light scattering (CG-MALS) for the characterization of complex protein-protein interactions. The study, entitled ‘Mechanistic insights into the recycling machine of the SNARE complex’, was published in the...
We have highlighted a few commonly used phases and some of the popular unique phases from our comprehensive range, but remember that this fantastic offer is valid for all GC capillary columns from SGE! BP5MS - Optimised Silphenylene content for general purpose MS analyses. BP5For general purpose analyses.BPX5 - Extremely inert, suitable for general purpose analyses. Ideal for trace analysis.HT5 - Unique phase for high temperature...
The HALO Glycan stationary phase has a highly polar ligand containing 5 hydroxyl groups, which is attached to the 2.7micron Fused-Core silica particle via novel proprietary linkage chemistry. The Fused-Core particle used for HALO Glycan has a surface area of ~135 m2/g and an average pore size of 90Å. This high performance material provides a column that is specifically targeted for separations of highly polar oligosaccharides and...
Together with new indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) assay kits these products that can be used to screen for inhibitors of protein-protein interaction, as well as neutralizing antibodies that serve as positive controls for inhibition. Immune evasion is one of the identifying hallmarks of cancer, and researchers are trying to identify the complex mechanisms that enable cancer cells to evade the host’s immune system. Cancer cells use the...
The newly developed mass spectrometer with patented solid-state RF generator for plasma generation sets a new industry standard in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The highly efficient RF generator produces a robust, balanced plasma with an argon consumption rate of less than 10 L/min plasma coolant gas. Effectively reducing argon consumption by half compared to conventional ICP-MS in the market. The powerful...
Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these machines stay abreast of modern technology. MR Solutions with its world leading EVO spectrometer and cryogen free superconducting magnet technology can provide this service for MRI systems designed by Agilent or other manufacturers. Earlier technology can be enhanced by installing not only the...
The National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies states that this number may die each year if no new antibiotics are introduced. This is an alarming figure, particularly as it is likely to be the very young or very old who would be most at risk. Antibiotic Research UK, the world’s first charity devoted to finding new antibiotics, is trying to do something about the problem before it becomes a medical catastrophe.