Fluidigm & BD Biosciences to Co-Host Single-Cell SeminarsOct 5, 2011Fluidigm Corporation has announced a collaboration with BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), to co-host a public seminar series on the isolation and analysis of single cells. Entitled 'A Powerful Technique for Single-Cell Analysis', the public seminar series will showcase cell isolation using the BD FACSAria III Cell Sorter and analysis using the Fluidigm BioMark HD System...
Read MoreFisher Scientific hit the road with their Oct 5, 2011On the 13th September Fisher Scientific hit the road with their ‘Activate Science' events. This fully interactive road show brings the very best in lab products as well as a host of free seminars to locations throughout the UK...
Read MoreNew automated cell culture system makes controlling cell growth easierOct 4, 2011The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, is delighted to announce its CompacT SelecT system for automated culturing of cell lines in T-flasks, is now available with an integrated Beckman Coulter Vi-CELL® XR Cell Viability Analyser, making controlling consistent cell growth easier and more convenient...
Read MoreThe Nanoscopy Group of Dr Volker Deckert applies JPK platform of optical technologies in the development of TERSOct 4, 2011JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research and technique development activities of the Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) in Jena under the direction of Dr Volker Deckert...
Read MoreJellyfish on the increase in the MediterraneanOct 4, 2011One of Europe's favourite holiday destinations - the Mediterranean - could be facing even more jellyfish outbreaks, according to a scientist who helped set up a citizen database to monitor the problem...
Read MoreCarl Zeiss supports best-selling author to publicise PlanktonOct 3, 2011Images from Royal Society Research Fellow, Dr Richard Kirby, selected by Royal Photographic Society for their International Images for Science Exhibition 2011 and Royal Society Summer Exhibition...
Read MoreRegistration for the 2nd Vacuum Symposium is now open. It will be held in conjunction with Vacuum Expo 2011 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on October 18 & 19Oct 3, 2011Vacuum Expo is co-located with a broad range of high quality technical presentations and tutorials. Featured is the 2nd UK Vacuum Symposium (VS-2) which will run for two days under the stewardship of the RGA User Group and sponsored by the Institute of Physics Vacuum Group....
Read MorePorvair Supplies Filtration System for China's 4G Nuclear ReactorOct 3, 2011Porvair Filtration Group is supplying a prestigious academic institution in Beijing, China, with a self cleaning high pressure Helium filtration system for use in the fuel handling system in their ground breaking, developmental high temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Pipet FillerOct 3, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific S1 Pipet Filler. The lightweight, cordless design of the S1 Pipet Filler enables fast and efficient pipetting over longer periods of time with maximum comfort...
Read MoreNew studies confirm health benefits of red wineSep 30, 2011Two new meta studies published in the Journal Nature, one authored by Dr. David Gems, and the second one by Drs. Auwerx and Canto, examine previous studies of red wine's ability to promote human health and longevity. The compound which is contained in red wine which was the subject of the study is called resveratrol. Resveratrol specialist James Betz of Biotivia, a biotech company involved in the study of this compound commented on the two studies...
Read MoreLeica Microsystems Launches Free Digital Pathology App for iPad and iPhoneSep 30, 2011
Leica Microsystems announces the release of the SlidePath Gateway application for iPad and iPhone, which is the latest addition to the Total Digital Pathology portfolio. SlidePath Gateway is a Digital Pathology viewing application with built-in educational content from leading institutes and pathologists. The free application is available now for download from the Apple App store...
Read MoreExplore new perspectives with Lab M at MEDICA 2011Sep 30, 20112011 has been a highly progressive year for microbiology specialist Lab M and the company will be exhibiting its flourishing portfolio of products at MEDICA 2011 from 16 - 19 Nov 2011, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors to the Lab M stand (Hall 1, Stand F22) are invited to investigate the latest products, meet new personalities in the team and learn more about the ever-widening perspective of this growing company. Representatives from Lab M's Sales & Marketing, Technical Support and Customer Services Teams will be on hand to discuss any of your culture media requirements.
Read MoreChemically Defined Stem Cell Cryopreservation SolutionSep 30, 2011STEM-CELLBANKER® from AMSBIO is a chemically defined freezing medium with optimized formulation for stem cells and iPS cells storage as well as other valuable cells. Supplied ready-to-use with a simple usage protocol, STEM-CELLBANKER® is completely free of serum and animal derived components, and contains only European or US Pharmacopoeia graded ingredients...
Read MoreNanoSight is recognised as an ISO9001 Certified CompanySep 30, 2011NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, announces they have received notification of being recognised as an ISO9001 certified company. The ISO 9000 family addresses "Quality management." When a company is given recognition as a certified company, the organization has met the customer's quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives...
Read MoreHannover Fair 2012 Thermography Conference - call for papersSep 29, 2011The Infrared Training Centre (ITC) in conjunction with FLIR Systems has announced a unique possibility for thermographers from around the world to submit a contribution for their next InfraR&D conference. After the great success of the InfraR&D thermography conference over the last few years, ITC / FLIR is pleased to announce the next edition of its popular international event for thermographers working in Research & Development, Industry and Automation will be on April 25th and 26th 2012 at the Hannover Fair...
Read MoreMicrofluidic expert launches versatile pump solution offering increased user flexibilitySep 29, 2011Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the Mitos P-Pump Remote offering a versatile solution for microfluidics, allowing users a seamless way to control their experimental environment. Operating over a wide pressure range of up to 10bar, the Mitos P-Pump Remote is the latest addition to Dolomite's Mitos P-Pump range featuring an innovative pneumatic fitting which allows users to simply attach Dolomite Remote Chambers or custom chambers with a push-click action reducing downtime between experiments...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Helps Users Obtain High Nucleic Acid YieldsSep 29, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched its new Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification kits. The kits are specifically designed and optimized to enhance throughput when used with the Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processors. In order to provide users with instant access to additional product information, the full brochure is easily downloadable from the Thermo Scientific website...
Read MoreNew cell makes surface zeta potential measurement quick and easy using standard Zetasizer Nano systemSep 29, 2011A new accessory for Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system allows users to measure the zeta potential of surfaces in an aqueous medium on a standard instrument. Malvern's new surface zeta potential measurement cell eliminates the need to use the specialist technique of streaming potential, which requires instrumentation dedicated only to that measurement...
Read MoreU.S. Senate unanimously approves resolution designating 2011 the International Year of ChemistrySep 28, 2011By unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution yesterday designating 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC). Senate Resolution 283 "recognizes the achievements made in the field of chemistry and the contributions of those achievements to the well-being of humankind...and provides solutions that successfully address global challenges involving safe food and water, alternate sources of energy, improved health and a healthy and sustainable environment."...
Read MoreLink Technologies Improves Oligonucleotides for Use in Research and DiagnosticsSep 28, 2011Link Technologies Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, recently presented the latest results from its in-house research programme at the Cambridge Symposium on Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Biology, (CSNACB), UK, 4-7 September 2011. The new poster describes methods for utilising tocopherol-modified oligos, which improve the targeting of oligonucleotides to cells. In this study, the researchers also took advantage of the high hydrophobicity of tocopherol to improve the purification of thiol-modified oligos...
Read MoreThe new Mastersizer 3000 makes European show debut at Powtech 2011Sep 27, 2011At POWTECH 2011, Not just a new instrument a new Mastersizer. Meet the exciting new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments. Visit the stand or join Malvern’s particle sizing specialists for a detailed presentation and demonstration of the Mastersizer 3000 at the Nürnbergmesse on either 11 & 12 October 2011. Events will run in English and German...
Read MoreSistemic supports Talent ScotlandSep 27, 2011Sistemic, a growing and successful biotechnology company, recently recruited a new Senior Bioinformatician with Talent Scotland's help. Sistemic and Talent Scotland share a mutual goal of attracting ‘new blood' from the international life science market to Scotland...
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Fluidigm Corporation has announced a collaboration with BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), to co-host a public seminar series on the isolation and analysis of single cells. Entitled 'A Powerful Technique for Single-Cell Analysis', the public seminar series will showcase cell isolation using the BD FACSAria III Cell Sorter and analysis using the Fluidigm BioMark HD System...
On the 13th September Fisher Scientific hit the road with their ‘Activate Science' events. This fully interactive road show brings the very best in lab products as well as a host of free seminars to locations throughout the UK...
The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, is delighted to announce its CompacT SelecT system for automated culturing of cell lines in T-flasks, is now available with an integrated Beckman Coulter Vi-CELL® XR Cell Viability Analyser, making controlling consistent cell growth easier and more convenient...
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research and technique development activities of the Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) in Jena under the direction of Dr Volker Deckert...
One of Europe's favourite holiday destinations - the Mediterranean - could be facing even more jellyfish outbreaks, according to a scientist who helped set up a citizen database to monitor the problem...
Images from Royal Society Research Fellow, Dr Richard Kirby, selected by Royal Photographic Society for their International Images for Science Exhibition 2011 and Royal Society Summer Exhibition...
Vacuum Expo is co-located with a broad range of high quality technical presentations and tutorials. Featured is the 2nd UK Vacuum Symposium (VS-2) which will run for two days under the stewardship of the RGA User Group and sponsored by the Institute of Physics Vacuum Group....
Porvair Filtration Group is supplying a prestigious academic institution in Beijing, China, with a self cleaning high pressure Helium filtration system for use in the fuel handling system in their ground breaking, developmental high temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific S1 Pipet Filler. The lightweight, cordless design of the S1 Pipet Filler enables fast and efficient pipetting over longer periods of time with maximum comfort...
Two new meta studies published in the Journal Nature, one authored by Dr. David Gems, and the second one by Drs. Auwerx and Canto, examine previous studies of red wine's ability to promote human health and longevity. The compound which is contained in red wine which was the subject of the study is called resveratrol. Resveratrol specialist James Betz of Biotivia, a biotech company involved in the study of this compound commented on the two studies...
Leica Microsystems announces the release of the SlidePath Gateway application for iPad and iPhone, which is the latest addition to the Total Digital Pathology portfolio. SlidePath Gateway is a Digital Pathology viewing application with built-in educational content from leading institutes and pathologists. The free application is available now for download from the Apple App store...
2011 has been a highly progressive year for microbiology specialist Lab M and the company will be exhibiting its flourishing portfolio of products at MEDICA 2011 from 16 - 19 Nov 2011, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors to the Lab M stand (Hall 1, Stand F22) are invited to investigate the latest products, meet new personalities in the team and learn more about the ever-widening perspective of this growing company. Representatives from Lab M's Sales & Marketing, Technical Support and Customer Services Teams will be on hand to discuss any of your culture media requirements.
STEM-CELLBANKER® from AMSBIO is a chemically defined freezing medium with optimized formulation for stem cells and iPS cells storage as well as other valuable cells. Supplied ready-to-use with a simple usage protocol, STEM-CELLBANKER® is completely free of serum and animal derived components, and contains only European or US Pharmacopoeia graded ingredients...
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, announces they have received notification of being recognised as an ISO9001 certified company. The ISO 9000 family addresses "Quality management." When a company is given recognition as a certified company, the organization has met the customer's quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives...
The Infrared Training Centre (ITC) in conjunction with FLIR Systems has announced a unique possibility for thermographers from around the world to submit a contribution for their next InfraR&D conference. After the great success of the InfraR&D thermography conference over the last few years, ITC / FLIR is pleased to announce the next edition of its popular international event for thermographers working in Research & Development, Industry and Automation will be on April 25th and 26th 2012 at the Hannover Fair...
Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the Mitos P-Pump Remote offering a versatile solution for microfluidics, allowing users a seamless way to control their experimental environment. Operating over a wide pressure range of up to 10bar, the Mitos P-Pump Remote is the latest addition to Dolomite's Mitos P-Pump range featuring an innovative pneumatic fitting which allows users to simply attach Dolomite Remote Chambers or custom chambers with a push-click action reducing downtime between experiments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched its new Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification kits. The kits are specifically designed and optimized to enhance throughput when used with the Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processors. In order to provide users with instant access to additional product information, the full brochure is easily downloadable from the Thermo Scientific website...
A new accessory for Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system allows users to measure the zeta potential of surfaces in an aqueous medium on a standard instrument. Malvern's new surface zeta potential measurement cell eliminates the need to use the specialist technique of streaming potential, which requires instrumentation dedicated only to that measurement...
By unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution yesterday designating 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC). Senate Resolution 283 "recognizes the achievements made in the field of chemistry and the contributions of those achievements to the well-being of humankind...and provides solutions that successfully address global challenges involving safe food and water, alternate sources of energy, improved health and a healthy and sustainable environment."...
Link Technologies Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, recently presented the latest results from its in-house research programme at the Cambridge Symposium on Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Biology, (CSNACB), UK, 4-7 September 2011. The new poster describes methods for utilising tocopherol-modified oligos, which improve the targeting of oligonucleotides to cells. In this study, the researchers also took advantage of the high hydrophobicity of tocopherol to improve the purification of thiol-modified oligos...
At POWTECH 2011, Not just a new instrument a new Mastersizer. Meet the exciting new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments. Visit the stand or join Malvern’s particle sizing specialists for a detailed presentation and demonstration of the Mastersizer 3000 at the Nürnbergmesse on either 11 & 12 October 2011. Events will run in English and German...
Sistemic, a growing and successful biotechnology company, recently recruited a new Senior Bioinformatician with Talent Scotland's help. Sistemic and Talent Scotland share a mutual goal of attracting ‘new blood' from the international life science market to Scotland...