Advanced Chromatography Technologies Limited have published a new HPLC and UHPLC Columns Catalogue
The new catalogue contains details of the full ACE and ACE Excel column ranges, which offer full scalability from 2µm UHPLC columns, through to 3, 5, 10 and 15µm HPLC columns. Additionally, a range of 5 Ultra Inert 300Å phases is available. ACE columns are available in lengths of 20mm to 300mm and i.d.s from 75µm to 30.0mm....
Read MoreAutoscribe launch a new Independent Requirements Definition Service For LIMS ProjectsDec 10, 2012
Autoscribe, a leading developer and supplier of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), has launched a new ‘Requirements Definition’ service to help in the early stages of choosing the most appropriate LIMS for a particular application
This new service will deliver a comprehensive User Requirements document at an extremely competitive price compared to large consultancy companies. Autoscribe’s founder and CEO, John Boother, explained: “One of the key aspects of a LIMS project is the definition of requirements, which should be produced in collaboration with all relevant departments and personnel that will be involved in the project. With our wealth of expertise in LIMS projects, we take great care to ensure that the report produced is balanced and independent and does not contain recommendations for any commercially available systems, thereby allowing the customer to be free to approach any LIMS vendor to see how their system would fulfil the requirements.”...
Read MoreConfocal imaging and cellular stimulation with minimal phototoxicityDec 7, 2012
Olympus has released the new FluoView FV1200 confocal laser scanning microscope, optimised for live cell imaging
The new system uniquely combines the accuracy of the newly engineered IX83 frame with enhanced fluorescence sensitivity and simultaneous laser stimulation of cells, making it ideal for advanced life science applications such as FRAP, FLIP and photo-activation. In particular, the new highly-reflective, silver-coated galvanometer scanning mirrors and dual channel GaAsP FluoView PMT module both act to maximise light transfer and detection. This allows for reduced laser power, protecting against the effects of photobleaching and phototoxicity...
Read MoreNanoSight joins the EU Methods List relating to "Nanomaterials"Dec 7, 2012
NanoSight, providers of unique nanoparticle tracking analysis technology (NTA) welcomes the publication of the European Commission report listing methods currently available for measurement of Nanomaterials, as defined by the EU in 2011
This report, from the Joint Research Centre of the EU, defining the measurement of nanomaterials is entitled: Requirements on measurements for the implementation of the European Commission definition of the term "nanomaterial", Linsinger T., Roebben G., Gilliland D., Calzolai L., Rossi F., Gibson N., Klein C.(1)...
Read MoreMastersizer 3000 shows multi-parameter capabilities for catalyst optimizationDec 6, 2012
New application note discusses particle sizing, specific surface area and predicting attrition rate in fluidized beds
Interactive media for targeted and fast information access
As part of its promise to provide world-class service, Olympus has enhanced its website to guarantee comprehensive, accessible and tailored support for all customers. Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, Olympus completely redesigned its website for life science microscopy. It now offers customers an interactive resource, enabling them to navigate in an application-focused manner towards the products and services that are best suited for their individual requirements...
Read MoreNew Temperature Control Catalogue 2013/2014 available now!Dec 6, 2012
The new catalogue from Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau presents high precision thermoregulation solutions for laboratories, pilot plants and production processes. In the new 2013/2014 catalogue a range of new innovations are shown. Highlight is the new touchscreen controller Pilot ONE®!
Huber’s temperature control catalogue 2013/2014 features many new products with the new Pilot ONE® controller integrated into: dynamic temperature control systems, chillers and classic circulators for use in research, pilot plant and production. The product range offers temperature control solutions for applications from -120 to +425 °C...
Read MoreNew Masterflex Tygon E-LFL Tubing designed to respond to changing environmental concernsDec 6, 2012
Tubing formulation offers performance with minimal environmental impact
The new Masterflex® Tygon® E-LFL Tubing from Cole-Parmer is now available for use in Masterflex® peristaltic pumps. This new tubing formulation is replacing the discontinued Masterflex® LFL tubing. The transparent tubing offers similar chemical resistance, purity, and long pumping life to its predecessor and is intended for use in a variety of biological, pharmaceutical, and chemical processes....
Read MoreDolomite launches new Electro-osmotic Pumps for fast and easy integration into microfluidic systemsDec 6, 2012
Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has launched a new range of advanced Electro-osmotic Pumps (EO Pumps) which can significantly reduce the influence of electrochemistry and bubble formation in microfluidic systems compared to conventional EO pumps
As part of Dolomite’s new OEM modules and components, the compact low power pumps are extremely small in size, ideal for easy integration into custom systems and portable instruments where space is at a premium. The range includes two EO Pump Cores, Basic and Bubble Free, as well as an EO Pump Open Interface with 1/4 - 28 outlet offering increased user flexibility.
Read MoreMerck Millipore Announces New Genomic Biomarker Services to Improve Drug Development PipelinesDec 5, 2012
Merck Millipore's Discovery and Development Solutions business, part of the Life Science division of Merck, today announced it will now offer genomic biomarker services to aid drug companies in targeting patient sub-groups for improved clinical outcomes, understanding drug safety and efficacy, and characterizing tumors
Genetic and epigenetic technologies added to established CRO services for biomarker development, validation and testing
Consolidated protein, genomic and cell-based bioanalysis services enable multiple biomarker analysis for better pipeline decisions
Genomic biomarkers advance "Precision Medicine," helping identify patients most likely to respond to a drug or experience side effects
Anasys Instruments report on the use of their award-winning nanoscale characterization instrumentation to advance developments in the understanding of drug delivery systems
The Drug Delivery & Materials Characterization Group at the University of East Anglia, UK, is internationally recognized for work involving the development of novel thermal, dielectric, rheological and microscopic techniques as analytical tools within the pharmaceutical sciences. There is particular emphasis on the study of the physical properties of drugs and dosage forms in relation to performance...
Read MoreAnalytik Jena AG: Analytik Jena Acquires a Stake in Japanese Company Techno X Dec 5, 2012
Analytik Jena AG, a leading manufacturer of analytical instrumentation technology, life science instruments and optoelectronics, has acquired a 21.05% stake in the Japanese company Techno X Co., Ltd. The contract was signed on November 30, 2012
Based in Osaka, Japan, Techno X was established in 2009. Analytik Jena Japan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Jena-based Group, has been selling X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy instruments made by Techno X since October 2011 as part of a sales partnership. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) is a method of determining the concentrations of elements in liquid and solid samples where, unlike with many other methods, the sample does not have to be destroyed for or during the analysis...
Read MorePharma Celebrates Innovation and Excellence at Scrip AwardsDec 3, 2012
Pharma’s best and brightest gathered for the 8th Annual Scrip Awards as the industry’s individuals and companies were honoured for innovation and excellence
London’s Lancaster Hotel saw industry achievements across the board being celebrated last night at a glittering ceremony for the 8th Annual Scrip Awards. The ceremony, hosted by the journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant, rewarded excellence over the whole range of industry activities, from pharma, biotech and those companies that support them...
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, reports on the breakthrough cancer metastasis research of Dr. Hector Peinado Selgas and Dr. David Lyden's research team from Weill Cornell Medical College
Lead study author Dr. Peinado, Instructor of Molecular Biology in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell, describes in his recent published research work in Nature Medicine* with senior author Dr. Lyden's research group how they were able to gain better understanding and characterization of exosomes, secreted nanoparticles from tumor cells...
Read MoreNorwich Research Park Diagnostic Tool offers Hope for New AntibioticsDec 3, 2012
Discuva ‘One bug, one drug’ approach advances with new diagnostics and discovery engine
A new rapid diagnostic test for bacterial infection is being pioneered on the Norwich Research Park that will facilitate the advance of a ‘one bug, one drug’ approach to antibiotic development. The new screening approach will enable highly specific antibiotics to be designed, accelerating the race to overcome resistance and creating a market for new treatments...
Biotech startup first in the world to offer metagenomic sequencing to the public
uBiome has launched the world's first citizen science effort to map the human microbiome, the microorganisms that inhabit every inch of our skin as well as our ears, mouth, sinuses, genitals, and gut. The biotech startup from the University of California San Francisco branch of the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) seeks to spark the era of personalized medicine by providing the public with easily accessible information about their own bodies using the latest in high-throughput DNA sequencing technology...
Read MoreLI-COR Now Accepting Applications for New Undergraduate Research GrantNov 30, 2012
LI-COR is now accepting applications for its Science Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) program. This program is designed for faculty researchers and their students to gain access to cutting edge life science technology and incorporate it into the classroom
LI-COR Biosciences is awarding a limited number of matching fund grants (value up to $18,400) to eligible academic institutions within the United States and Puerto Rico to be used toward the purchase of a LI-COR Odyssey® Fc Imaging System, including the instrument, software, and reagents. Also included with the system are Western blot and DNA gel imaging sample curriculum, installation, and training...
Read MoreHiroshima University is first to install Malvern InstrumentsNov 30, 2012
Dr Kikuo Okuyama of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University in Japan, was the first customer to take delivery of a Zetasizer Nano ZSP, the new top-of-the-range dynamic light scattering system from Malvern Instruments
In Dr Okuyama’s work the objective is to find alternative materials for rare earths and to develop rare earth-free functional materials. This involves research into the composition and structure of functional fine particles and will use the Zetasizer Nano ZSP in the evaluation of nano particle size, dispersion and surface chemistry...
The North West Fund for Biomedical, managed by SPARK Impact, has awarded more than £400,000 in follow-on investments to two North West biomedical companies
Kanichi Research Services, which develops ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensors for the point of care healthcare market, has received a further £285,000, while Med ePad, which provides interactive devices and apps to assist patient self-care, has been awarded an additional £125,000...
Read MoreBiowake offer up to 60% on top brand 384 robotic tips Nov 29, 2012
Biowake BV (Arnhem, The Netherlands), the High 5! company, offer savings of up to 60% on top brand compatible 384 robotic tips at the lowest prices - guaranteed
‘We offer a full range of 384 robotic tips which are 100% compatible with major automation platforms such as the Agilent/Velocity 11, Beckman and Perkin Elmer’ explained CEO of Biowake, Erdal Demir. Our complete listing of robotic tips can be found on our website...Read MoreNew Service Centre for Scientific Laboratory SuppliesNov 27, 2012
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are pleased to launch their new Service Centre for Laboratory Equipment, based at its Nottingham Distribution Centre
Offering a nationwide service with fully trained and authorised service engineers covering many laboratory equipment products, SLS’ aim is to provide a flexible service through a variety of packages that meets the needs of customers...
An advanced process review system – TACTROL ZERO – is being rolled out across the entire range of autoclaves manufactured by Priorclave, adds further to the already excellent customer support provided by the company’s Service and Technical Support team
The new system enables Priorclave to provide increased worldwide support ensuring that autoclave users maximise the performance of their steam sterilisers whatever and wherever the application and medium...
The new catalogue contains details of the full ACE and ACE Excel column ranges, which offer full scalability from 2µm UHPLC columns, through to 3, 5, 10 and 15µm HPLC columns. Additionally, a range of 5 Ultra Inert 300Å phases is available. ACE columns are available in lengths of 20mm to 300mm and i.d.s from 75µm to 30.0mm....
This new service will deliver a comprehensive User Requirements document at an extremely competitive price compared to large consultancy companies. Autoscribe’s founder and CEO, John Boother, explained: “One of the key aspects of a LIMS project is the definition of requirements, which should be produced in collaboration with all relevant departments and personnel that will be involved in the project. With our wealth of expertise in LIMS projects, we take great care to ensure that the report produced is balanced and independent and does not contain recommendations for any commercially available systems, thereby allowing the customer to be free to approach any LIMS vendor to see how their system would fulfil the requirements.”...
The new system uniquely combines the accuracy of the newly engineered IX83 frame with enhanced fluorescence sensitivity and simultaneous laser stimulation of cells, making it ideal for advanced life science applications such as FRAP, FLIP and photo-activation. In particular, the new highly-reflective, silver-coated galvanometer scanning mirrors and dual channel GaAsP FluoView PMT module both act to maximise light transfer and detection. This allows for reduced laser power, protecting against the effects of photobleaching and phototoxicity...
This report, from the Joint Research Centre of the EU, defining the measurement of nanomaterials is entitled: Requirements on measurements for the implementation of the European Commission definition of the term "nanomaterial", Linsinger T., Roebben G., Gilliland D., Calzolai L., Rossi F., Gibson N., Klein C.(1)...
A new application note on the Malvern Instruments’ website discusses the criticality of particle size in the development and production of heterogeneous catalyst materials, and presents data to demonstrate the utility of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer in achieving optimum reactivity...
As part of its promise to provide world-class service, Olympus has enhanced its website to guarantee comprehensive, accessible and tailored support for all customers. Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, Olympus completely redesigned its website for life science microscopy. It now offers customers an interactive resource, enabling them to navigate in an application-focused manner towards the products and services that are best suited for their individual requirements...
Huber’s temperature control catalogue 2013/2014 features many new products with the new Pilot ONE® controller integrated into: dynamic temperature control systems, chillers and classic circulators for use in research, pilot plant and production. The product range offers temperature control solutions for applications from -120 to +425 °C...
The new Masterflex® Tygon® E-LFL Tubing from Cole-Parmer is now available for use in Masterflex® peristaltic pumps. This new tubing formulation is replacing the discontinued Masterflex® LFL tubing. The transparent tubing offers similar chemical resistance, purity, and long pumping life to its predecessor and is intended for use in a variety of biological, pharmaceutical, and chemical processes....
As part of Dolomite’s new OEM modules and components, the compact low power pumps are extremely small in size, ideal for easy integration into custom systems and portable instruments where space is at a premium. The range includes two EO Pump Cores, Basic and Bubble Free, as well as an EO Pump Open Interface with 1/4 - 28 outlet offering increased user flexibility.
Genetic and epigenetic technologies added to established CRO services for biomarker development, validation and testing
Based in Osaka, Japan, Techno X was established in 2009. Analytik Jena Japan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Jena-based Group, has been selling X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy instruments made by Techno X since October 2011 as part of a sales partnership. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) is a method of determining the concentrations of elements in liquid and solid samples where, unlike with many other methods, the sample does not have to be destroyed for or during the analysis...
London’s Lancaster Hotel saw industry achievements across the board being celebrated last night at a glittering ceremony for the 8th Annual Scrip Awards. The ceremony, hosted by the journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant, rewarded excellence over the whole range of industry activities, from pharma, biotech and those companies that support them...
Lead study author Dr. Peinado, Instructor of Molecular Biology in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell, describes in his recent published research work in Nature Medicine* with senior author Dr. Lyden's research group how they were able to gain better understanding and characterization of exosomes, secreted nanoparticles from tumor cells...
A new rapid diagnostic test for bacterial infection is being pioneered on the Norwich Research Park that will facilitate the advance of a ‘one bug, one drug’ approach to antibiotic development. The new screening approach will enable highly specific antibiotics to be designed, accelerating the race to overcome resistance and creating a market for new treatments...
uBiome has launched the world's first citizen science effort to map the human microbiome, the microorganisms that inhabit every inch of our skin as well as our ears, mouth, sinuses, genitals, and gut. The biotech startup from the University of California San Francisco branch of the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) seeks to spark the era of personalized medicine by providing the public with easily accessible information about their own bodies using the latest in high-throughput DNA sequencing technology...
LI-COR Biosciences is awarding a limited number of matching fund grants (value up to $18,400) to eligible academic institutions within the United States and Puerto Rico to be used toward the purchase of a LI-COR Odyssey® Fc Imaging System, including the instrument, software, and reagents. Also included with the system are Western blot and DNA gel imaging sample curriculum, installation, and training...
In Dr Okuyama’s work the objective is to find alternative materials for rare earths and to develop rare earth-free functional materials. This involves research into the composition and structure of functional fine particles and will use the Zetasizer Nano ZSP in the evaluation of nano particle size, dispersion and surface chemistry...
Kanichi Research Services, which develops ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensors for the point of care healthcare market, has received a further £285,000, while Med ePad, which provides interactive devices and apps to assist patient self-care, has been awarded an additional £125,000...
‘We offer a full range of 384 robotic tips which are 100% compatible with major automation platforms such as the Agilent/Velocity 11, Beckman and Perkin Elmer’ explained CEO of Biowake, Erdal Demir. Our complete listing of robotic tips can be found on our website...
Offering a nationwide service with fully trained and authorised service engineers covering many laboratory equipment products, SLS’ aim is to provide a flexible service through a variety of packages that meets the needs of customers...
The new system enables Priorclave to provide increased worldwide support ensuring that autoclave users maximise the performance of their steam sterilisers whatever and wherever the application and medium...