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Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, will host a live Webinar on Thursday 6th September (3 pm BST) hosted by Dr Daniel Swan, Senior NGS Computational Biologist at OGT. Entitled "Exome sequencing and analysis strategies that deliver meaningful results", the Webinar will provide insight and advice for optimising exome sequencing studies, taking advantage of the knowledge and experience routinely offered as part of OGT's comprehensive GenefficiencyTM exome sequencing and analysis service...
Read MoreTTP Labtech Provides Effortless Drug Discovery Solutions at ELRIGSep 4, 2012
Visit stand Q2 to see the mosquito HV and acumen eX3 in action
TTP Labtech will be showcasing its liquid handling, laser scanning and sample management products at ELRIG Drug Discovery, Manchester 5-6 September. Delegates can preview acumen eX3and mosquito® HV on stand Q2 at the exhibition, and learn more about the applications of these instruments via the poster presentations, taking place from 4-5 pm on 5th September.
Read MoreHitachi have Electron Microscopes to suit everyone at EMC2012Sep 3, 2012
EMC2012 provides the perfect place to experience the sheer breadth of capabilities on offer from Hitachi's range of electron microscopes
From benchtop imaging to an ultra-high performance FESEM, visitors can see microscopes suitable for almost any application. On show for the first time in Europe will be the SU3500, an instrument that brings unprecedented performance to variable pressure imaging using a thermionic source. This rich array of scanning electron microscopes is complemented by the latest digital TEM and new hybrid Argon ion milling sample preparation system...
Read MoreBurns unit combat superbug outbreaks with HPV disinfection bundleAug 31, 2012
A bundle of infection control measures using the latest hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) disinfection technology has significantly reduced the incidence of nosocomial MRSA and Acinetobacter baumannii in one of Europe's leading burns units
Work conducted at Saint-Antoine Hospital in Paris, France by Dr Frederic Barbut and his team has recently been published in a leading scientific journal. It demonstrates the effectiveness of regular HPV disinfection of rooms following discharge of patients known to be affected by multidrug-resistant bacteria
Read MoreNew England Biolabs Reports Significant Process Improvements Using IDTAug 31, 2012
Providing fast and accurate gene assembly
The latest issue ofIntegrated DNA Technologies' (IDT's) DECODED newsletter highlights how New England Biolabs (NEB) researchers were able to expedite the cloning of a 2.1 kb gene into a linearized pET21-a bacterial expression vector using 5 gBlocksTM Gene Fragments that spanned the entire 2.1 kb sequence. Cloning, sequencing, and characterization of protein activity took less than 4 days, shorter than necessary for a third party to synthesize the complete gene and provide a finished construct.
Read MoreMyers Bigel Shares Patent Law Best Practices at Biotech ForumAug 31, 2012
Largest Independent Patent Law Firm in NC Chosen for Inaugural Event at Biotech Center
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina, recently shared information and best practices in biotechnology patents at the inaugural Triangle Biotech Research Symposium held at the NC Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park...
Read MoreSP Scientific Announces Fall 2012 Lyophilisation WebinarsAug 31, 2012
SP Scientific has announced its fall 2012 program of free educational webinars delivered by industry experts on topics in Lyophilisation and Freeze Drying
Presented by Yves Mayeresse, Director of Manufacturing at GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals - the 23rd August webinar examines and discusses 'Challenges and Opportunities When Scaling Up Your Lyophilized Pharmaceutical Products'. The presentation provides an overview of factors influencing the success of scale-up. The equipment difference, the robustness of the formulation and the required adaptation of the freeze-dried sample will be reviewed in the presentation...
Read MoreTitian Software Invite Guest Delegates To Autumn EventsAug 30, 2012
Experience the industry leading MosaicTM software first-hand
Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software will be showcasing their renowned MosaicTM software at a number of conference events this autumn, with opportunities to attend as their guest at a discounted delegate rate...
Read MoreAddressing the need for microscopic speedAug 29, 2012
University of Leicester scientists develop rapid-scanning microscope with no loss of quality
Researchers at the University of Leicester have developed a new form of digital microscope which can create an image 100 times faster than regular equipment - without losing image quality. The team of scientists have developed a new type of confocal microscope that produces high-resolution images at very fast speeds...
Read MoreCarl Zeiss wins G.I.T. InnovationsAward 2012 for AURIGA LaserAug 29, 2012
The G.I.T. Laboratory Journal officially announced the winners of the G.I.T. InnovationsAward 2012. The CrossBeam (FIB SEM) AURIGA Laser from Carl Zeiss Microscopy took first place in the field of Laboratory Equipment & Technology
Prior to the final voting, a jury of scientists had examined all submissions and made a selection. Readers of G.I.T. Laboratory Journal, customers and visitors of Analytica 2012 in Munich and of Achema 2012 in Frankfurt then selected their favorites. Carl Zeiss Microscopy launched the FIB SEM in March this year. The system combines the advantages of the CrossBeam workstation with the capabilities of a pulsed micro-focus laser for fast ablation of material...
Read MoreDISTALZ and Lille region at heart of EU JPND's strategy for Alzheimer'sAug 29, 2012
DISTALZ, the research laboratory specialising in Alzheimer's disease, which is based in the Lille region, has recently been certified as a Laboratory of Excellence by the French government
New experimental data published by Malvern Instruments illustrate the real-world capability and flexibility of the Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction system for the particle size measurement of dry powders
Equipped with the unique Aero S dry dispersion unit, the Mastersizer 3000 breaks new ground in dry powder particle sizing and experimental results are described in "Extending the boundaries of laser diffraction measurements: Enhanced dry dispersion with the Aero S" , a new publication on the Malvern website.
Read MoreSoftware Offer - Improve your Analytical Quality Control and Performance MonitoringAug 28, 2012
AqcTools for Interactive Charting & Statistical Analysis of QC Samples
CSols Laboratory Informatics solutions are enabling clients to make big savings in laboratory costs, improved turnaround times and analytical throughput as well as to improve results quality to meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Now you can further improve your analytical performance using our industry leading AqcTools quality control software.
Special Offer - Single user copies for monitoring all instrumental and non-instrumental quality control samples starts at £650 with a 5 user network copy and ½ day of training for only £2999...
Microfluidics expert Dolomite is pleased to announce it is now a licensee of Japan Science and Technology Agency (“JST”) under JST’s microdroplet generation technology. Dolomite is authorised to grant sub-licences under JST’s microdroplet generation technologies
Dolomite offers a wide range of Droplet-forming devices featuring different junction geometries, channel sizes and surface properties. Droplet based microfluidics is ideal for a wide range of applications, including compartmentalised chemistry, single cell analysis, high throughput screening, droplet PCR and emulsion studies...
Read MoreExperience New and Innovative Microplate Reader Technology at ELRIG 2012Aug 24, 2012
BMG LABTECH,The Microplate Reader Company, will showcase its newest technology at ELRIG 2012 in Manchester, UK on September 5th-6th. Visit BMG LABTECH booth Q11 & Q12 to learn how innovative technology greatly enhances microplate applications.
As will be highlighted in several posters and at a lunchtime seminar, BMG LABTECH will detail how its innovative microplate reader technologies can improve your scientific research. When designing its newest microplate readers, BMG LABTECH analyzed the market to determine what features are missing in a microplate reader that will enhance life science applications. Two such advancements that greatly improve assays are ultra-fast, full spectrum analysis for absorbance assays and Direct Optic Bottom Reading for cell-based assays...
Read MoreFirst UK Operation to tackle Heart Failure with Novel Nerve-Stimulating ImplantAug 23, 2012
University of Leicester researchers undertake revolutionary treatment of a condition that has reached ‘epidemic proportions'
Researchers at the University of Leicester have announced that the UK's first operation to tackle heart failure (HF) with a novel nerve-stimulating device will be performed today (Thursday August 23) at Glenfield Hospital. The operation, which is part of a clinical trial called INOVATE-HF, could pave the way for a revolutionary treatment of a condition that scientists say has reached "epidemic proportions." ... Read MoreThe Linkam CSS450 stage is being used to study the rheological characterization of anisotropic materials at CENIMAT in PortugalAug 23, 2012
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen as suppliers of a CSS450 for the Polymeric and Mesomorphic Materials Group, CENIMAT, Portugal for the rheological characterization of anisotropic materials
CENIMAT is a national scientific research center sponsored by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education. It is divided into four Research Teams: Dielectrics Materials and Structures Group, Electronics and Microelectronics Materials Group, Polymeric and Mesomorphic Materials Group and Structural Materials Group.
Read MorePhosphor characterisation enhanced by Edinburgh InstrumentsAug 23, 2012
Edinburgh Instruments has helped one of its customers, Leuchtstoffwerk Breitungen GmbH, to better characterise its phosphor products.
A software wizard has been developed for the customer to allow spectral data produced by the FLS920-s Fluorescence Spectrometer to be presented in the CIE 1931 colour space, both graphically and in tables. Leuchtstoffwerk Breitungen GmbH is a specialist manufacturer of phosphors, pigments and selected inorganic chemicals. Phosphors and fluorescent materials produced by the company are used in LEDs, backlit LCDs, Laser Phosphor Displays and X-ray intensifying screens...
Read MoreQuotient announces completion and publication of a RapidFACT program for Eli Lilly to develop an optimised drug product for new pain medicationAug 23, 2012
Quotient Clinical, part of Quotient Bioresearch ("Quotient") today announced the publication of results, in the journal Pharmaceutical Research, of a RapidFACTTM program conducted for Eli Lilly
The integrated pharmaceutical development and clinical program was designed to develop an optimal controlled release (CR) formulation for the molecule LY545695 - a new potential medicine for the treatment of persistent pain. The RapidFACT program achieved all of its objectives. An optimised drug product was delivered that matched the target exposure profile, and at a dose reduced by 30% in comparison with the drug product(s) that had been used in the earlier stages of development...
Read MoreNoemaLife expands into Latin America with SiemensAug 22, 2012
Major healthcare laboratory automation network uses DnLab LIS with HALIA middleware interface
The continued success of Noemalife software solutions within the South American marketplace is assured following the recent acceptance of a tender to supply Cruz Blanca Salud with a further 1 million USD of clinical and hospital software solutions. The powerful combination of NoemaLife's Laboratory Information System DnLab with HALIA middleware interface software and Siemens's Diagnostics Division continues to unify and automate laboratory workflow throughout one of Chile's major private healthcare providers
Read MoreIDT Supports the qPCR CommunityAug 22, 2012Recent qPCR webinar and application guide advance end-user knowledge Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, continues to provide support for life science applications with its latest successful webinar. Over 1300 researchers registered for the live webinar entitled ‘State-of-the-art normalization of RT-qPCR data', presented by Dr Jo Vandesompele, professor of functional genomics and applied bioinformatics at Ghent University and co-founder of real-time PCR company Biogazelle. His expertise in the qPCR area includes numerous ground-breaking publications on normalization of gene expression and real-time PCR data analysis...
Read MoreStomacher contributes to on-going cosmetic product safety campaignAug 21, 2012Laboratory blender ideal for both sample prep and small scale production of topical therapeutic and cosmetic products
Seward Limitedhas announced the application of its patented Stomacher paddle blender range in a newly developed analytical protocol for cosmetics product safety. Mercury in cosmetic products, such as face creams, has been illegal in the US and EU for many years, but its presence in imported products remains a potential problem. The hidden dangers of imported products contaminated with toxins has become a focus of public health professionals concerns... Read More
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, will host a live Webinar on Thursday 6th September (3 pm BST) hosted by Dr Daniel Swan, Senior NGS Computational Biologist at OGT. Entitled "Exome sequencing and analysis strategies that deliver meaningful results", the Webinar will provide insight and advice for optimising exome sequencing studies, taking advantage of the knowledge and experience routinely offered as part of OGT's comprehensive GenefficiencyTM exome sequencing and analysis service...
TTP Labtech will be showcasing its liquid handling, laser scanning and sample management products at ELRIG Drug Discovery, Manchester 5-6 September. Delegates can preview acumen eX3and mosquito® HV on stand Q2 at the exhibition, and learn more about the applications of these instruments via the poster presentations, taking place from 4-5 pm on 5th September.
From benchtop imaging to an ultra-high performance FESEM, visitors can see microscopes suitable for almost any application. On show for the first time in Europe will be the SU3500, an instrument that brings unprecedented performance to variable pressure imaging using a thermionic source. This rich array of scanning electron microscopes is complemented by the latest digital TEM and new hybrid Argon ion milling sample preparation system...
Work conducted at Saint-Antoine Hospital in Paris, France by Dr Frederic Barbut and his team has recently been published in a leading scientific journal. It demonstrates the effectiveness of regular HPV disinfection of rooms following discharge of patients known to be affected by multidrug-resistant bacteria
The latest issue of Integrated DNA Technologies' (IDT's) DECODED newsletter highlights how New England Biolabs (NEB) researchers were able to expedite the cloning of a 2.1 kb gene into a linearized pET21-a bacterial expression vector using 5 gBlocksTM Gene Fragments that spanned the entire 2.1 kb sequence. Cloning, sequencing, and characterization of protein activity took less than 4 days, shorter than necessary for a third party to synthesize the complete gene and provide a finished construct.
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina, recently shared information and best practices in biotechnology patents at the inaugural Triangle Biotech Research Symposium held at the NC Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park...
Presented by Yves Mayeresse, Director of Manufacturing at GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals - the 23rd August webinar examines and discusses 'Challenges and Opportunities When Scaling Up Your Lyophilized Pharmaceutical Products'. The presentation provides an overview of factors influencing the success of scale-up. The equipment difference, the robustness of the formulation and the required adaptation of the freeze-dried sample will be reviewed in the presentation...
Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software will be showcasing their renowned MosaicTM software at a number of conference events this autumn, with opportunities to attend as their guest at a discounted delegate rate...
Researchers at the University of Leicester have developed a new form of digital microscope which can create an image 100 times faster than regular equipment - without losing image quality. The team of scientists have developed a new type of confocal microscope that produces high-resolution images at very fast speeds...
Prior to the final voting, a jury of scientists had examined all submissions and made a selection. Readers of G.I.T. Laboratory Journal, customers and visitors of Analytica 2012 in Munich and of Achema 2012 in Frankfurt then selected their favorites. Carl Zeiss Microscopy launched the FIB SEM in March this year. The system combines the advantages of the CrossBeam workstation with the capabilities of a pulsed micro-focus laser for fast ablation of material...
The laboratory is now part of the strategic EU Joint Programme -Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND), which illustrates the fact that the R&D excellence of Lille and its region has been recognised at both national and pan-European level...
Equipped with the unique Aero S dry dispersion unit, the Mastersizer 3000 breaks new ground in dry powder particle sizing and experimental results are described in "Extending the boundaries of laser diffraction measurements: Enhanced dry dispersion with the Aero S" , a new publication on the Malvern website.
CSols Laboratory Informatics solutions are enabling clients to make big savings in laboratory costs, improved turnaround times and analytical throughput as well as to improve results quality to meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Now you can further improve your analytical performance using our industry leading AqcTools quality control software.
Dolomite offers a wide range of Droplet-forming devices featuring different junction geometries, channel sizes and surface properties. Droplet based microfluidics is ideal for a wide range of applications, including compartmentalised chemistry, single cell analysis, high throughput screening, droplet PCR and emulsion studies...
As will be highlighted in several posters and at a lunchtime seminar, BMG LABTECH will detail how its innovative microplate reader technologies can improve your scientific research. When designing its newest microplate readers, BMG LABTECH analyzed the market to determine what features are missing in a microplate reader that will enhance life science applications. Two such advancements that greatly improve assays are ultra-fast, full spectrum analysis for absorbance assays and Direct Optic Bottom Reading for cell-based assays...
CENIMAT is a national scientific research center sponsored by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education. It is divided into four Research Teams: Dielectrics Materials and Structures Group, Electronics and Microelectronics Materials Group, Polymeric and Mesomorphic Materials Group and Structural Materials Group.
A software wizard has been developed for the customer to allow spectral data produced by the FLS920-s Fluorescence Spectrometer to be presented in the CIE 1931 colour space, both graphically and in tables. Leuchtstoffwerk Breitungen GmbH is a specialist manufacturer of phosphors, pigments and selected inorganic chemicals. Phosphors and fluorescent materials produced by the company are used in LEDs, backlit LCDs, Laser Phosphor Displays and X-ray intensifying screens...
The integrated pharmaceutical development and clinical program was designed to develop an optimal controlled release (CR) formulation for the molecule LY545695 - a new potential medicine for the treatment of persistent pain. The RapidFACT program achieved all of its objectives. An optimised drug product was delivered that matched the target exposure profile, and at a dose reduced by 30% in comparison with the drug product(s) that had been used in the earlier stages of development...
The continued success of Noemalife software solutions within the South American marketplace is assured following the recent acceptance of a tender to supply Cruz Blanca Salud with a further 1 million USD of clinical and hospital software solutions. The powerful combination of NoemaLife's Laboratory Information System DnLab with HALIA middleware interface software and Siemens's Diagnostics Division continues to unify and automate laboratory workflow throughout one of Chile's major private healthcare providers
Seward Limited has announced the application of its patented Stomacher paddle blender range in a newly developed analytical protocol for cosmetics product safety. Mercury in cosmetic products, such as face creams, has been illegal in the US and EU for many years, but its presence in imported products remains a potential problem. The hidden dangers of imported products contaminated with toxins has become a focus of public health professionals concerns...