Unite, Britain’s biggest union, has urged the government to ‘bat for advanced British manufacturing’ as AstraZeneca rejected yet another approach from Pfizer.

Meaningful “quick read” whitepaper “Life Science Trends 2014” also offers exclusive feature article on Big Data in the Life Sciences.

george james Ltd., a leading provider of recruitment, training and corporate development services to the scientific industry, has announced the availability of a new report “Life Science Trends 2014,” which outlines trends and innovations in the life sciences industry. Written in conjunction with Carlyle Conlan, the report encompasses drugs, biologics, devices and diagnostics sectors, summarising a variety of the most up to date industry news....

A completely new Hydrogen, Zero Air and Nitrogen product line, the ALLIANCE range of generators incorporates the latest technologies available, in an a sleek and appealing design.

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their temperature controlled stages in the authentication of artwork at the Technical University of Denmark.

With the best part of half a million visitors every year, The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is the showcase for some of the most important cultural heritage artwork in the whole of Denmark. Established in 1882, it is an internationally renowned museum situated in the heart of the capital city of Copenhagen. The museum is built around the personal collection of art that belonged to Carl Jacobsen, the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries....

Leica Microsystems opens an Experience Lab in the headquarters of the Japanese office in Tokyo, Japan. The laboratory is dedicated to product demonstrations of Leica microscope systems and workshops.

Additionally, it serves as a showroom for microscope users who wish to get to know the instruments and accessories like cameras, illumination and software. Users are free to bring their own samples to observe with the systems and can also take advantage of a sample preparation service for industrial samples to be observed and analyzed then and there. “We experience a strong demand from users who want to try out our instruments and see the performance with their own eyes. The Experience Lab is a fantastic opportunity for users....

Dr. Alan Rawle, Applications Manager for Malvern Instruments, has been invited to speak as part of the Brian Scarlett Memorial Session at the 7th World Congress for Particle Technology.

Dr Rawle’s presentation will discuss ‘Sampling – another Cinderella of particle size analysis’ and he will highlight the importance of representative sampling for particle size analysis, explaining how  to employ statistical methods to obtain accurate and reproducible results. “Brian Scarlett was one of the most recognized, respected and effective leaders in particle technology and it is a real honor to be contributing to this memorial session,” said Alan Rawle....

Thanks to an extensive range of accessories the SPECORD® PLUS UV/Vis spectrophotometers provide individuality and flexible operation in routine and special analysis. They offer the ideal equipment for different applications in research and development, production, quality control and several other fields.

Elemental Microanalysis celebrate being named as winners of a Queen’s award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

Elemental Microanalysis was founded in 1976 and now employs 33 people based in Okehampton, Devon. The Company manufactures products used every day by analytical chemists. Our product range encompasses reference materials, specialised chemical reagents, sample containers and other daily use items. Our customers work in a wide range of different industries including academia, pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, petrochemicals, iron and steel, and coal....

BioTek congratulates Dr. Jeff Peterson of the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Pennsylvania for winning a new Cytation™ 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader in BioTek's "Think Possible" Application Contest.

Entrants were judged on a short essay that they submitted, detailing the application that they think is possible for their specific research using the Cytation 3. As an Associate Professor, Dr. Peterson studies chemical biology and kinase signaling in cancer. "Multiplexing of disparate assays using multiple detection modalities is the future," Dr. Peterson wrote as part of his essay. "Cytation 3 is the first instrument that I am aware of that bridges the gap between imaging-based phenotypic screening and targeted assays using biochemical readouts....

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter announces the expansion of their operations in China and USA. 

Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, report on use of CPS Disc Centrifuges for high resolution nanoparticle size analysis at the University of Liverpool and University College Dublin. 

Scientists working on cancer research are now able to use a new non-adherent cell culture surface to support the formation of consistent cancer spheroids in vitro, simulating the three-dimensional (3D) structures of tumor growth and providing a better model system for studying tumor cell progression and the efficacy of anticancer agents than two-dimensional (2D) systems and other surfaces.

Molecular Profiles Ltd., a subsidiary of Columbia Laboratories, Inc., (Nasdaq: CBRX) has completed a significant investment into additional equipment as part of a wider project focusing on enabling technologies that facilitate processing of difficult-to-progress molecules.

The UK-based pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services provider has invested in GMP hot melt extrusion (HME) technology along with further milling equipment, enabling the company to accelerate formulation development for its clients. Dr Rob Harris, chief technical officer at Molecular Profiles, said: “Over the years, our company has gained a strong reputation in advanced characterisation, formulation development and dealing with complex molecules.....

The PXi Touch imaging system is being used in a new application by scientists at the UK’s University of Cambridge to visualise multiplex fluorescent and chemiluminescent labelled proteins on the same Western blots. This is contributing to rapidly providing researchers there with more accurate and reproducible results.

Researchers in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge are using a PXi Touch multi-application imager to analyse proteins on Western blots stained with chemiluminescent and multiplex fluorescent dyes. Dr Emily Taylor, Laboratory Manager in the Department of Pharmacology commented: “We want to perform multiplex fluorescent Westerns because we can use the same blot to probe for different proteins as we’re looking at proteins ranging 30 kDa to 260 kDa and it is quicker and easier to use just one blot rather than looking at multiple blots for each protein....

Cherwell Laboratories, specialist suppliers of environmental monitoring and process validation products for the pharmaceutical and related industries will be exhibiting at the inaugural Making Pharmaceuticals event on 29^th & 30^th April 2014.

Making Pharmaceuticals, to be held at NMM Exhibition Centre, Birmingham is the only event in the UK dedicated to the detailed and complex issues associated with sourcing, manufacturing, outsourcing and delivering consistent pharmaceutical products to the market. Experts from Cherwell Laboratories will be available throughout the 2-day event to discuss environmental monitoring and process validation solutions to meet the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.....

Alexander Seifalian is Professor of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine at UCL Centre for Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine within the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science at University College London, UK. His research focus is on the development of human organs using nano composite materials and stem cells as well as treatment of cancer using nanoparticles.

With nanoparticles requiring rapid and repeatable measurement, Professor Seifalian selected Malvern’s NanoSight Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) system. Previous to this, he had used techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) but found that NTA made measuring size easier and more accurate. Professor Seifalian’s paper, "Fumed Silica Nanoparticle Mediated Biomimicry for Optimal Cell-Material Interactions for Artificial Organ Development” published in the Journal of Macromolecular Biosciences...

The NMReady offers spectroscopic resolution at a fraction of the size, cost and maintenance of current NMR instrumentation and allows users to quickly perform routine NMR measurements (sample proton spectra and fluorine spectra). 

The spectrometer is also low maintenance due to the magnetic field generated by permanent rare earth magnets so cryogens and weekly maintenance are no longer needed. GPE Scientific launched the Nanalysis NMReady to the UK and Ireland markets in March 2014 and has already had an overwhelming response from Chemists, Academics and Researchers within the NMR community. The NMReady was the first 60 Mhz all in one spectrometer available on the benchtop NMR market and the higher field offers greater resolution and peak separation than is possible from lower-field competitors....

Many parameters in a single analysis

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers numerous advantages over many wet-chemical analytical methods. A diverse range of parameters can be determined simultaneously with just one analysis. Metrohm NIRSystems are economical and fast, enabling qualitative and quantitative analyses that are noninvasive and nondestructive.NIRS is an indispensable analysis technique that can be used along the entire production chain – from incoming materials to processing to the quality control of finished products...

Xpert HPV is the Only Test Capable of Reporting High-risk Human Papillomavirus DNA in Captured Cervical Cells

Jenway offers an extensive range of laboratory meters for the measurement of dissolved oxygen, pH and conductivity, which are all covered by a three year warranty.

Jenway’s advanced pH and conductivity laboratory meters have automatic standard recognition to ensure accuracy of results and can be calibrated using 1, 2 or 3 calibration points. The laboratory conductivity meters have additional modes for salinity and resistivity, adding to the flexibility of these advanced meters. The 3520 dynamic pH/mV meter offers research grade specifications with a comprehensive range of features and functions, making it suitable for the broadest range of research, general laboratory, QC and GLP based applications...

A new manual cryostat offers scientists improved functionality and ergonomics, ensuring efficient, high-quality frozen sectioning.

The Thermo Scientific HM525 NX is a routine clinical cryostat that has 27 cooled specimen positions, including 4 fast freeze positions, allowing a high degree of flexibility when managing specimens.

“Pathologists rely on quick turnaround time and excellent sectioning quality from their cryostat,” said Richard Vernon, commercial product manager, anatomical pathology, for Thermo Fisher Scientific. “Our HM525 NX cryostat gives them the functionality and control to achieve diagnosis rapidly.”..

MediCity is opening over 3,000 sq ft of newly-refurbished world-class laboratory space to companies aspiring to create the next generation of healthcare and Over The Counter(OTC) products.

MediCity tenants can also hire technical equipment at BioCity Nottingham to the east of the city centre. This includes the Bruker 400 MHZ NMR system, mass spectrometers, HP Liquid Chromatography system, Gas Chromatography system, centrifuges and freezers. Situated within the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the laboratories in MediCity, located in the historic D6 building on the Boots site, were once focussed on the development of well-known brands such as Strepsil....