AMSBIO, a global provider of gene editing and personalized medicine technologies, has launched a service for high throughput gene expression analysis. Based on the NanoString nCounter platform, the service works with a large array of sample types, including formats such as formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), which have been difficult to analyse by more traditional quantitative PCR...
Waters is giving scientists attending ASMS 2018 a first look at new mass spectrometry technologies developed to serve the multi-faceted analytical requirements of food testing, university and biomedical research laboratories. The new products include a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system for food safety analyses and a direct-analysis mass spectrometry system for rapid molecular fingerprinting of food commodities, ingredients and processed products....
Scientists have identified a mutation that gives cancer cells resistance to the breakthrough cancer treatment olaparib and other PARP inhibitors. The study findings could help predict which patients will develop resistance to PARP inhibitors and allow doctors to alter treatment at the earliest possible opportunity. A team at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, used gene editing to identify a specific mutation in the PARP1 protein that prevents PARP inhibitors from working.
The Shimadzu LCMS-9030 is a research grade mass spectrometer designed to deliver high-resolution, accurate-mass detection with incredibly fast data acquisition rates, allowing scientists to identify and quantify more compounds with greater confidence. It utilizes the same engineering expertise as Shimadzu’s high-performance triple quadrupole (LC-MS/MS) platform and integrates that with powerful TOF architecture to transform high mass accuracy workflows by achieving high-sensitivity, high-speed, and high-resolution detection....
New instruments, accessories and software deliver improved ease of use and higher performance to help customers accelerate innovation and enhance productivity. Thermo Fisher will display its newest innovations in booth 708 at the 66th Annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Conference, being held June 3-7 at the San Diego Convention Center....
PEAK SCIENTIFIC, the global leader in laboratory gas generation, has launched its latest innovation at the 66th ASMS Conference in San Diego, CA. Designed specifically to provide on-demand gas for high performance analytical applications, such as triple-quadrupole LC-MS, GENIUS XE offers variable flow of analytical grade nitrogen gas of up to 70 liters per minute, and at purities up to 99.5%.
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. has acquired 3D Cell Culture Technology previously owned by Nano 3D Biosciences, Inc. As an international distributor of these products since 2016, Greiner Bio-One has now taken the initiative to become a premier provider of this technology worldwide. Magnetic 3D cell culture has become a disruptive technology in the research...
Landmark paper sets out ‘unified theory’ for cause of childhood leukaemia – and finds it is likely to be preventable. Disease develops in two steps: a mutation before birth, then further genetic change after birth triggered by infection. Evidence challenges 100 years of controversy around other possible environmental ‘causes’ of the disease....
New Yumizen G coagulation analysers and reagent range designed to suit any laboratory. HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical announces a significant development of its in vitro diagnostics product offering with the launch of its new Yumizen G range of instruments and reagents. Marking a milestone in its new product development programme, the Yumizen G range extends HORIBA Medical’s Haematology portfolio into...
TTP Plc (TTP), a leading independent technology and product development company, and Camena Bioscience, a developer of pioneering technology that profiles small molecules, such as metabolites, nutrients or medicines in liquid samples, announced today that they are collaborating to develop an instrument to monitor the health of cell cultures. The new instrument will be used in biologic medicine manufacturing, and will be developed by...
SYGNIS AG, has announced the introduction of 2view™, a unique detection method optimised for Western blotting, under its Expedeon brand name. 2view is an innovative double labeled secondary antibody that enables extended detection within the widely used Western blot application. The product consists of a ternary complex developed using the company’s world leading InnovaCoat and Lightning-Link technology....
The only modular isolator to offer built in Bioquell Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor technology for rapid bio-decontamination, reduced risk and major cost benefits. One of the leading global experts in reducing the risk of bio-contamination in the Life Science market – highlighted the suitability of its state-of-the-art Bioquell Qube aseptic workstation for the rapidly emerging CAR-T and gene and cell therapy sector. The isolator, which can be customised to suit the individual needs of cell therapy...
JEOL, a leading developer and manufacturer of NMR technology, unveiled new NMR probes and NMR software technologies at the 59th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference (ENC) in Orlando, Florida. As a major sponsor of this year’s conference, JEOL also hosted a technical seminar that included talks by leading researchers from the Osaka University Institute for Protein Research...
Ideal for single use biopharmaceutical processes. KROHNE, Inc. announces the FLEXMAG 4050 C, the first electromagnetic flowmeter with biocompatible disposable flow tube specifically developed for single use biopharmaceutical applications, including filtration processes, chromatography, or buffer and media preparation. Featuring extremely high accuracy and factory calibration that eliminates the need for in-situ calibration, the FLEXMAG 4050 C includes...
The Gemini Twin Wave Electroporators are flexible systems allowing universal transfection of all sample types in a single unit. BTX has improved these products by adding additional pre-set experimental protocols to support the latest application areas such as CRISPR gene editing, enhancing multiple electroporation pulse features, adding a larger 7” color touchscreen, and refreshing the software interface....
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to introduce its new look G:BOX range of upgradeable multi-application imaging systems. Designed with a sleek new darkroom, each of these systems includes top quality imaging features, making it easy for scientists to accurately quantify DNA and protein on all types of gels and blots. The new look range (G:BOX Chemi XRQ, G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9) combine a unique motorized stage (XX6 and XX9) and super-cooled camera inside a streamlined new...
Telstar will be displaying the latest version of Bio II Advance, a compact range of microbiological safety cabinets (MSC) that will optimize the usable work area in laboratories with limited space, especially in installations with low ceilings and where several piece of equipment need to be used in the same area. Equipped to achieve maximum efficiency, this new range of MSC integrates energy saving EC fans and LED illumination that ensures optimum...
The latest imaging technologies, which are instrumental to revealing structural and functional information for biological, material and geosciences research, were showcased at a global research event. The University of Portsmouth, in collaboration with Zeiss, hosted a ‘Correlative Microscopy Workshop’. This workshop consisted of scientific talks in the morning and instrument demos in the afternoon, covering biological, materials and geosciences topics....
Antibodies Used to Support Research into the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. HBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced the release of a range of anti-vedolizumab antibodies. Vedolizumab (Entyvio) is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and Crohn’s disease...
A Modular Dosing System (MoDoS®) which provides highly accurate and continuous delivery of fluids in laboratory, pilot-plant or continuous production processes has been introduced by fluids handling specialists MICHAEL SMITH ENGINEERS. Each tailor-made MoDoS modular pump system is fully equipped and ready-to-use and incorporates a HNP Mikrosysteme internal gear pump, filters, sensors, valves, fluid connections and...
Dolomite Bio, a leading provider of high throughput single cell technology, and Partek Incorporated, a recognized leader in the development of powerful genomic data analysis tools – today announced a collaboration to combine Partek’s single cell data analysis capabilities with Dolomite Bio’s microfluidic droplet-based single cell technology. Single cell data analysis enables researchers to gain useful insights into the diversity and state of single cells in a particular sample...
The Calibrex™ bottle top dispensers are robust dosing instruments with excellent chemical resistance. Intended for the safe and reproducible liquid distribution, the line includes a total of 7 different sizes to cover volumes up to 100 mL: 0.1-1 / 0.25-2.5 / 0.5-5 / 1-10 / 2.5-25 / 5-50 / 10-100 mL. Choice of two models. The Calibrex™ organo 525 includes a ground glass or ceramic plunger, both suited for organics and non-crystallizing solutions. or the Calibrex™ solutae 530 with a glass or ceramic PFA coated plunger, preventing the crystallization of chemicals....