Australian developed advanced pathology instrument reading and interpreting plates for faster diagnosis of infectious diseases - Center of excellence laboratory to test automation efficiency in a busy real-life setting
Australian medical technology company LBT Innovations Limited and joint venture company Clever Culture Systems AG (CCS) have installed their APAS® Independence instrument at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne to commence its first global in situ evaluation....
HILIC method development is essential for the successful separation of many polar analytes. New ACE HILIC Method Development Kits are now available to provide you with an unrivalled screening platform for your HILIC analysis....
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A research team led by professor Daniel Peeper from the Netherlands Cancer Institute has now discovered the underlying mechanism, which may guide the development of more rational alternating therapies. They publish their findings in Nature on October 4th....
Designed for small-laboratory and near-patient testing
Diatron, a global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, will exhibit its newly available Aquila 3-part differential hematology analyzer (60 samples /hour throughput) at Medica 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany, 13-16 November.....
SUEZ Water UK has responded to increasing laboratory interest in sustainable solutions by introducing ECO options for its popular Select water purification systems.
In addition to saving electricity with an intelligent stand-by feature, customers can now save water through high recovery reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Recovery rates in similar RO-based systems can sometimes be as low as 10%....
Biotage is pleased to announce the launch of EVOLUTE® HYDRO, solid phase extraction plates with an integral Hydrolysis capability that enable chemists to perform sample hydrolysis within the extraction plate; saving time and reducing sample transfer issues.
EVOLUTE® HYDRO Solid Phase Extraction plates gives customers the ability to perform sample (typically urine) hydrolysis within the wells of the extraction plate, followed directly by sample clean up using solid phase extraction, without the need for sample transfer....
Lonza has introduced the CytoSMART™ 2 System, an updated version of Lonza’s popular CytoSMART™ System for live cell imaging.
The CytoSMART™ 2 Device features an advanced optical system and more powerful camera unit, which enables researchers to capture higher-resolution images of their cell cultures. Images taken can be digitally enlarged two-fold to display more cellular detail for enhanced monitoring of cell cultures....
Genevac announces that state-of-the-art condenser technology enables its HT Series 3 evaporator, using FastLyo™ methodology, to set a new benchmark for fast and efficient sample lyophilisation.
A series of technical and applications articles are available demonstrating this technological advance. When working with certain HPLC solvents, such as acetonitrile / water or methanol / water, a fully dried result can be hard to achieve due to interactions with the dissolved sample - resulting in the formation of a gum or oil....
Tecan has unveiled its latest innovation, the automated RESOLVEX™ A200 positive pressure workstation for LC-MS sample prep.
This walkaway systemfurther expands Tecan’s portfolio of MS sample preparation workstations and smart consumables, uniquely allowing the company to provide complete solutions to match any workflow, from manual processing to semi-automated high throughput systems based on a Freedom EVO® or Fluent® platform.....
Announcing the Single-Cell Printer for documented isolation of cells in clonal cell line development
Molecular Devices, LLC, a leader in protein and cell biology technologies, have announced a partnership with Cytena GmbH to launch the CloneSelect™ Single-Cell Printer™ in North America. This novel system utilizes sophisticated microfluidics-based technology and real-time image analysis to isolate single cells....
Research carried out by academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle could lead to improvements in treating patients with diseases caused by mutations in genes, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and potentially up to 6,000 other inherited conditions.
By using virus genomics (genetic material), big data analysis and coding, the experts have devised a technique for predicting how patients are likely to respond to treatments that directly target mutated genes, without even coming into contact with the patient....
Especially for the analytical sector and applications in the food and pharmaceutical industry!
FRITSCH Cutting Mills are ideal for size reduction of soft to medium-hard, tough-elastic and fibrous materials. The samples are comminuted by cutting and shearing forces, and the selected sieve cassette determines the desired final fineness....
The UConn School of Engineering announced the launch of a new UConn-ZEISS Partnership with the opening of a new, state of the art laboratory, the Reverse Engineering, Fabrication, Inspection and Nondestructive Evaluation (REFINE) Lab.
The event was attended by many members of the ZEISS leadership team, including President of ZEISS North America, James Sharp. According to Sharp, working with a top research institution like UConn is part of the ZEISS tradition....
Visitors to Booth H4 will be able to see how the built-in configuration tools in Autoscribe Informatics’ Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) allow the software to be readily configured for any type of laboratory....
A consortium led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £1.7 million grant to create the world’s largest Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) Biobank.
The Medical Research Council (MRC) funded project will be delivered by the IMIDBio-UK consortium, which brings together researchers from the University of Glasgow, Newcastle University, the University of Cambridge, Queen Mary University of London and the University of Manchester.....
Leading British gas chromatography supplier, Ellutia, has opened a dedicated training centre at its new state-of-the-art facility in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
The GC Excellence Academy will host training courses by Royal Society of Chemistry-approved independent trainer, Anthias Consulting, as well as Ellutia-led sessions by the company’s technical experts....
Scientists at the Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease Laboratory, Monash University, Australia, have adopted Dolomite Bio’s Single Cell RNA-Seq System to further their research into animal models of diabetic nephropathy.
Mark Ziemann, research fellow and next generation sequencing specialist, explained: “Previously, we’ve run bulk RNA sequencing on these animal models, and discovered a lot of variability coming from different cell types in the kidney. Single cell RNA-Seq will help us disentangle the major cell types involved in the disease....
A new source of low cost products for your laboratory
Pop-Bio brings together its family of brands to launch a new cost effective way of obtaining some of the best products for life sciences. Launched in January 2017, Pop-Bio has been established as the central point for its sister company brands of Vivantis, Hercuvan, Reszon, Speedy Assay, 7FoodPillars and more....
Horizon Discovery announces the launch of OncoSpan, a novel cell line-derived multiplex DNA Reference Standard to support the validation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
OncoSpan, the world’s largest multiplexed oncology control, featuring 385 variants across 152 key cancer genes, has been specially designed using bioinformatics and droplet digital PCR, to help drive faster, easier, and more complete validation of oncology gene panels and exome sequencing assays....
High Throughput Mass Spectrometry-Based Clinical Solution Can Run Hundreds of Samples Per Day
PerkinElmer, Inc.has announced the launch of its QSight® 210 MD system, designed to provide routine high throughput quantitation to laboratories. The QSight 210 MD system includes tandem mass spectrometry (MSMS) technology designed to enable laboratories to run hundreds of samples per day....
Their combined flexible automation and sample tracking system delivers significant savings by reducing compound management protocols at major pharma companies.
HighRes Biosolutions and Titian Software announce the completion of their joint efforts to bring adaptable and cost-effective sample management capabilities to life scientists, by providing leading-edge automation requiring minimal user input.....
Micronic, innovator in sample storage solutions, adds two new Screw Cap Recappers to its sample handling equipment line: the Univo Screw Cap Recapper SR006 and SR004.
With these devices Micronic addresses the need of research laboratories for a cost-effective solution to recap 48-well and 24-well format sample storage tubes securely and uniformly, ensuring an optimal sealing performance. Designed in conjunction with several leading laboratories, the handheld devices offer users....
Australian medical technology company LBT Innovations Limited and joint venture company Clever Culture Systems AG (CCS) have installed their APAS® Independence instrument at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne to commence its first global in situ evaluation....
HILIC method development is essential for the successful separation of many polar analytes. New ACE HILIC Method Development Kits are now available to provide you with an unrivalled screening platform for your HILIC analysis....
A research team led by professor Daniel Peeper from the Netherlands Cancer Institute has now discovered the underlying mechanism, which may guide the development of more rational alternating therapies. They publish their findings in Nature on October 4th....
Diatron, a global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, will exhibit its newly available Aquila 3-part differential hematology analyzer (60 samples /hour throughput) at Medica 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany, 13-16 November.....
In addition to saving electricity with an intelligent stand-by feature, customers can now save water through high recovery reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Recovery rates in similar RO-based systems can sometimes be as low as 10%....
EVOLUTE® HYDRO Solid Phase Extraction plates gives customers the ability to perform sample (typically urine) hydrolysis within the wells of the extraction plate, followed directly by sample clean up using solid phase extraction, without the need for sample transfer....
The CytoSMART™ 2 Device features an advanced optical system and more powerful camera unit, which enables researchers to capture higher-resolution images of their cell cultures. Images taken can be digitally enlarged two-fold to display more cellular detail for enhanced monitoring of cell cultures....
A series of technical and applications articles are available demonstrating this technological advance. When working with certain HPLC solvents, such as acetonitrile / water or methanol / water, a fully dried result can be hard to achieve due to interactions with the dissolved sample - resulting in the formation of a gum or oil....
This walkaway systemfurther expands Tecan’s portfolio of MS sample preparation workstations and smart consumables, uniquely allowing the company to provide complete solutions to match any workflow, from manual processing to semi-automated high throughput systems based on a Freedom EVO® or Fluent® platform.....
Molecular Devices, LLC, a leader in protein and cell biology technologies, have announced a partnership with Cytena GmbH to launch the CloneSelect™ Single-Cell Printer™ in North America. This novel system utilizes sophisticated microfluidics-based technology and real-time image analysis to isolate single cells....
By using virus genomics (genetic material), big data analysis and coding, the experts have devised a technique for predicting how patients are likely to respond to treatments that directly target mutated genes, without even coming into contact with the patient....
FRITSCH Cutting Mills are ideal for size reduction of soft to medium-hard, tough-elastic and fibrous materials. The samples are comminuted by cutting and shearing forces, and the selected sieve cassette determines the desired final fineness....
The event was attended by many members of the ZEISS leadership team, including President of ZEISS North America, James Sharp. According to Sharp, working with a top research institution like UConn is part of the ZEISS tradition....
Visitors to Booth H4 will be able to see how the built-in configuration tools in Autoscribe Informatics’ Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) allow the software to be readily configured for any type of laboratory....
The Medical Research Council (MRC) funded project will be delivered by the IMIDBio-UK consortium, which brings together researchers from the University of Glasgow, Newcastle University, the University of Cambridge, Queen Mary University of London and the University of Manchester.....
The GC Excellence Academy will host training courses by Royal Society of Chemistry-approved independent trainer, Anthias Consulting, as well as Ellutia-led sessions by the company’s technical experts....
Mark Ziemann, research fellow and next generation sequencing specialist, explained: “Previously, we’ve run bulk RNA sequencing on these animal models, and discovered a lot of variability coming from different cell types in the kidney. Single cell RNA-Seq will help us disentangle the major cell types involved in the disease....
Pop-Bio brings together its family of brands to launch a new cost effective way of obtaining some of the best products for life sciences. Launched in January 2017, Pop-Bio has been established as the central point for its sister company brands of Vivantis, Hercuvan, Reszon, Speedy Assay, 7FoodPillars and more....
OncoSpan, the world’s largest multiplexed oncology control, featuring 385 variants across 152 key cancer genes, has been specially designed using bioinformatics and droplet digital PCR, to help drive faster, easier, and more complete validation of oncology gene panels and exome sequencing assays....
PerkinElmer, Inc.has announced the launch of its QSight® 210 MD system, designed to provide routine high throughput quantitation to laboratories. The QSight 210 MD system includes tandem mass spectrometry (MSMS) technology designed to enable laboratories to run hundreds of samples per day....
HighRes Biosolutions and Titian Software announce the completion of their joint efforts to bring adaptable and cost-effective sample management capabilities to life scientists, by providing leading-edge automation requiring minimal user input.....
With these devices Micronic addresses the need of research laboratories for a cost-effective solution to recap 48-well and 24-well format sample storage tubes securely and uniformly, ensuring an optimal sealing performance. Designed in conjunction with several leading laboratories, the handheld devices offer users....