Malvern Instruments joins SoftComp Consortium and European Soft Matter Infrastructure (ESMI) ProjectMar 18, 2011Materials characterization specialist Malvern Instruments has joined two key European initiatives that aim to promote excellence in cross-disciplinary research and technique development in soft matter composites and complex fluids. These are: the SoftComp Consortium; and, the newly funded EU FP7 project, European SoftMatter Infrastructure (ESMI)...
Read MoreLearning from old bones to treat modern back painMar 17, 2011The bones of people who died up to a hundred years ago are being used in the development of new treatments for chronic back pain. It is the first time old bones have been used in this way. The research is bringing together the unusual combination of latest computer modelling techniques developed at the University of Leeds, and archaeology and anthropology expertise at the University of Bristol...
Read MoreAnachem adds METTLER TOLEDO Laboratory Balances, pH and Conductivity Measurement to its websiteMar 17, 2011Full product information, pricing and immediate ordering for a wide range of METTLER TOLEDO laboratory weighing and pH products is now available online at www.anachem.co.uk. In addition to offering you convenient access and easy ordering for these world leading precision and analytical instruments, Anachem is giving a 20% introductory discount on all products until 30th April 2011...
Read MoreRed Hot Award for Contribution to Hypoxia ResearchMar 17, 2011Dr Janine Erler, from The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), has clinched the pioneer category of the Red's Hot Women Awards, celebrating her significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge on hypoxic tumour cell research. With the help of a hypoxia workstation...
Read MoreSage-N Research and Nonlinear Dynamics Sign Co-Marketing Agreement to provide Complete Workflow Solutions to High End Proteomics LabsMar 17, 2011Sage-N Research Inc. (Sage-N), the world leader in computational proteomics, have announced a co-marketing agreement with Nonlinear Dynamics who are renowned developers of proteomics software. The collaboration will see Sage-N Research co-market Nonlinear Dynamics' Progenesis LC-MS label-free quantification software alongside its SORCERER proteomics platform. The scientific capabilities of both companies are a natural compliment and the combined offering will facilitate continued progression in the global field of proteomics...
Read MoreNew Hope in Fight Against the Flu Mar 16, 2011Pharmacelsus GmbH announces its participation in the 4 year multi-national research cooperation project "FLUCURE" supported by the European Union with the goal of developing novel, small molecule based therapeutics for respiratory diseases caused by influenza viruses. The consortium also joined Vironova AB and Beactica AB (Sweden), Pike Pharma GmbH (Switzerland) and university-based research groups from Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and the Netherlands...
Read MoreMalvern specialist will focus on particle size and shape analysis at workshop on building materials analysisMar 16, 2011Rolf Weiser, Sales Manager for Germany at Malvern Instruments, is part of a line up of invited speakers at ‘Building materials analysis 2011', a workshop organised by the Mineralogical/Geochemical Group of the University of Halle/Saale in Germany in co-operation with Malvern's sister company PANalytical...
Read MorePorex Corporation Launches Pure Porex Certification ProgramMar 16, 2011Porex Corporation ("Porex"), a proven market leader in porous media solutions for the healthcare, industrial and consumer markets, announced it has successfully completed a comprehensive technical performance and media certification program. To help educate the healthcare and life science markets on the advantages of using certified Porex products, the company has launched "Certified Pure Porex"...
Read MoreThe National Physical Laboratory uses NanoSight NTA system for nanoparticle characterizationMar 16, 2011NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce that the UK's National Physical Laboratory uses the LM-10 system for their studies in nanoparticle characterization. The National Physical Laboratory routinely looks at emerging techniques to evaluate their performance for the quantitative characterization of nanomaterials.
Read MoreStratophase to Exhibit at Pittcon 2011Mar 15, 2011Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, will be exhibiting at this year's Pittcon conference in Atlanta, USA (13th to 18th March). The Stratophase team will be present at booth 467, showcasing the latest developments in the company's process status monitoring (PSM) and bio-detection solutions...
Read MoreMarburg University Tests New Generation of Light Microscopes from Leica MicrosystemsMar 15, 2011The University of Marburg is expanding its cooperation with Leica Microsystems: The Institute of Cytobiology is currently one of four institutes in the world to test a microscope with a resolution well below the diffraction limit (nanoscope). "With this new optical nanoscopy called GSDIM (ground state depletion microscopy followed by individual molecule return), resolutions down to 25 nanometers can be achieved...
Read MoreLinkam and BTL 10-year partnership delivering optimum solutions in freeze drying technologyMar 15, 2011Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, and freeze drying technology, Biopharma Technology Limited, celebrate ten years of partnership in supplying solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.
Read MoreQuotient Bioresearch deploys GxPiMar 14, 2011GxPi, specialists in providing compliant IT solutions to the Life Sciences sector, announced today that their x-docsTM ‘Server' electronic document management solution (EDMS) has been successfully installed and implemented by Quotient Bioresearch across 4 sites in the UK.
Read MoreIndustry leading SLS achieves ISO 14001 accreditationMar 14, 2011Since September 2010, Nottingham based SLS (Scientific Laboratory Supplies) has been accredited with the internationally recognised Environmental Standard ISO 14001:2004. SLS is a leading supplier of laboratory products to industry, universities, research organisations and hospitals. Since the beginning of 2008 SLS has been working to achieve ISO accreditation through demonstrating their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
Read MoreIdentifying microRNAs that can serve as biomarkers for prostate cancerMar 14, 2011Using Fluidigm Corporation's BioMarkTM System and Digital ArrayTM integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have identified serum microRNAs that can serve as biomarkers for prostate cancer.
Read MoreUvman, The New Name In Ultra VioletMar 14, 2011UVMAN is the new name for ultra violet products and equipment in the UK, Ireland and Europe. This new organisation brings a fresh approach to the Scientific, Industrial and Commercial markets with an extensive range of innovative, technological products...
Read MoreLocal pupils learn about particle size analysis at Whitehouse ScientificMar 11, 2011Whitehouse Scientific, a world-renowned producer of calibration microspheres based in Chester, UK, recently opened its laboratory to a group of local primary school students, as part of their school's design and technology week. Each team of six children enjoyed hands on experience using a microscope, image analysis system and sieves as they learned how to analyse particles and prepare reference standards...
Read MoreNew Lab Tests Blog Mar 11, 2011Randox Laboratories is excited to announce the launch of its very own online blog – Lab Tests Blog. The purpose of Lab Tests Blog is to provide a valuable resource for laboratory professionals to learn more about new innovations and current, relevant research and industry news within laboratory diagnostics. The world of healthcare is so vast it can be difficult to find one place that acts as a comprehensive and reliable source of information, relating to the diagnostic field in particular. Lab Tests Blog was created to provide this source...
Read MoreCopley Scientific delivers eight further dissolution testers to thriving Melbourn ScientificMar 11, 2011Copley Scientific has delivered a multiple order of eight tablet dissolution testers to Melbourn Scientific as the contract research organisation extends its testing capabilities in response to increasing client demand. The eight DIS6000 systems, one of the most compact dissolution testers available, have been installed and commissioned with full support from the Copley Scientific team who completed installation and operation qualification (IQ/OQ) on site...
Read MoreITT AnalyticsMar 10, 2011ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its OI Analytical branded total organic carbon analyzer (TOCA) and WTW branded VARIO® conductivity temperature meter have been selected by NASA for inclusion on the final flight of the space shuttle Discovery. The instruments will be used by the crew of the International Space Station (ISS) to measure conductivity and analyze water quality...
Read MoreJenway, Stuart and Techne customers benefit from rapid-response technical supportMar 10, 2011Bibby Scientific supports all Jenway, Stuart and Techne equipment with comprehensive technical advice from a specialist team based on the manufacturing site. Whether users require technical advice on a product or an application, a team of trained scientists with many years' laboratory experience in research and industrial environments are on hand. Immediate advice is available by email or phone, and the aim is to respond to all enquiries within one working day...
Read MoreA Healthy ReturnMar 10, 2011Paul Richardson, business development manager at Priorclave was delighted to welcome Professor Lord Darzi, the UK's Global Ambassador for Health and Life Sciences to the company's stand at the recent Medlab exhibition at the World Trade Centre, Dubai in January. Priorclave, a first time exhibitor at this event were delighted with the amount of interest shown in its range of top-end laboratory autoclaves...
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Materials characterization specialist Malvern Instruments has joined two key European initiatives that aim to promote excellence in cross-disciplinary research and technique development in soft matter composites and complex fluids. These are: the SoftComp Consortium; and, the newly funded EU FP7 project, European SoftMatter Infrastructure (ESMI)...
The bones of people who died up to a hundred years ago are being used in the development of new treatments for chronic back pain. It is the first time old bones have been used in this way. The research is bringing together the unusual combination of latest computer modelling techniques developed at the University of Leeds, and archaeology and anthropology expertise at the University of Bristol...
Full product information, pricing and immediate ordering for a wide range of METTLER TOLEDO laboratory weighing and pH products is now available online at www.anachem.co.uk. In addition to offering you convenient access and easy ordering for these world leading precision and analytical instruments, Anachem is giving a 20% introductory discount on all products until 30th April 2011...
Dr Janine Erler, from The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), has clinched the pioneer category of the Red's Hot Women Awards, celebrating her significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge on hypoxic tumour cell research. With the help of a hypoxia workstation...
Sage-N Research Inc. (Sage-N), the world leader in computational proteomics, have announced a co-marketing agreement with Nonlinear Dynamics who are renowned developers of proteomics software. The collaboration will see Sage-N Research co-market Nonlinear Dynamics' Progenesis LC-MS label-free quantification software alongside its SORCERER proteomics platform. The scientific capabilities of both companies are a natural compliment and the combined offering will facilitate continued progression in the global field of proteomics...
Pharmacelsus GmbH announces its participation in the 4 year multi-national research cooperation project "FLUCURE" supported by the European Union with the goal of developing novel, small molecule based therapeutics for respiratory diseases caused by influenza viruses. The consortium also joined Vironova AB and Beactica AB (Sweden), Pike Pharma GmbH (Switzerland) and university-based research groups from Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and the Netherlands...
Porex Corporation ("Porex"), a proven market leader in porous media solutions for the healthcare, industrial and consumer markets, announced it has successfully completed a comprehensive technical performance and media certification program. To help educate the healthcare and life science markets on the advantages of using certified Porex products, the company has launched "Certified Pure Porex"...
NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce that the UK's National Physical Laboratory uses the LM-10 system for their studies in nanoparticle characterization. The National Physical Laboratory routinely looks at emerging techniques to evaluate their performance for the quantitative characterization of nanomaterials.
Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, will be exhibiting at this year's Pittcon conference in Atlanta, USA (13th to 18th March). The Stratophase team will be present at booth 467, showcasing the latest developments in the company's process status monitoring (PSM) and bio-detection solutions...
The University of Marburg is expanding its cooperation with Leica Microsystems: The Institute of Cytobiology is currently one of four institutes in the world to test a microscope with a resolution well below the diffraction limit (nanoscope). "With this new optical nanoscopy called GSDIM (ground state depletion microscopy followed by individual molecule return), resolutions down to 25 nanometers can be achieved...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, and freeze drying technology, Biopharma Technology Limited, celebrate ten years of partnership in supplying solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.
GxPi, specialists in providing compliant IT solutions to the Life Sciences sector, announced today that their x-docsTM ‘Server' electronic document management solution (EDMS) has been successfully installed and implemented by Quotient Bioresearch across 4 sites in the UK.
Since September 2010, Nottingham based SLS (Scientific Laboratory Supplies) has been accredited with the internationally recognised Environmental Standard ISO 14001:2004. SLS is a leading supplier of laboratory products to industry, universities, research organisations and hospitals. Since the beginning of 2008 SLS has been working to achieve ISO accreditation through demonstrating their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
Using Fluidigm Corporation's BioMarkTM System and Digital ArrayTM integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have identified serum microRNAs that can serve as biomarkers for prostate cancer.
UVMAN is the new name for ultra violet products and equipment in the UK, Ireland and Europe. This new organisation brings a fresh approach to the Scientific, Industrial and Commercial markets with an extensive range of innovative, technological products...
Whitehouse Scientific, a world-renowned producer of calibration microspheres based in Chester, UK, recently opened its laboratory to a group of local primary school students, as part of their school's design and technology week. Each team of six children enjoyed hands on experience using a microscope, image analysis system and sieves as they learned how to analyse particles and prepare reference standards...
Randox Laboratories is excited to announce the launch of its very own online blog – Lab Tests Blog. The purpose of Lab Tests Blog is to provide a valuable resource for laboratory professionals to learn more about new innovations and current, relevant research and industry news within laboratory diagnostics. The world of healthcare is so vast it can be difficult to find one place that acts as a comprehensive and reliable source of information, relating to the diagnostic field in particular. Lab Tests Blog was created to provide this source...
Copley Scientific has delivered a multiple order of eight tablet dissolution testers to Melbourn Scientific as the contract research organisation extends its testing capabilities in response to increasing client demand. The eight DIS6000 systems, one of the most compact dissolution testers available, have been installed and commissioned with full support from the Copley Scientific team who completed installation and operation qualification (IQ/OQ) on site...
ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its OI Analytical branded total organic carbon analyzer (TOCA) and WTW branded VARIO® conductivity temperature meter have been selected by NASA for inclusion on the final flight of the space shuttle Discovery. The instruments will be used by the crew of the International Space Station (ISS) to measure conductivity and analyze water quality...
Bibby Scientific supports all Jenway, Stuart and Techne equipment with comprehensive technical advice from a specialist team based on the manufacturing site. Whether users require technical advice on a product or an application, a team of trained scientists with many years' laboratory experience in research and industrial environments are on hand. Immediate advice is available by email or phone, and the aim is to respond to all enquiries within one working day...
Paul Richardson, business development manager at Priorclave was delighted to welcome Professor Lord Darzi, the UK's Global Ambassador for Health and Life Sciences to the company's stand at the recent Medlab exhibition at the World Trade Centre, Dubai in January. Priorclave, a first time exhibitor at this event were delighted with the amount of interest shown in its range of top-end laboratory autoclaves...