Nikon Instruments announces winners of seventh annual competition that reveals details about an unseen microscopic world
Nikon Instruments Inc. have unveiled the winners of the seventh annual Nikon Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition, awarding First Place to Daniel von Wangenheim from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria for his time lapse video following the root tip of Arabidopsis thaliana...
FLIR Systems has published an applications article that describes how a leading US university has been using a FLIR A655sc thermal imaging camera to study the effect of temperature on tissue autofluorescence.
Tissue autofluorescence spectroscopy is a technique that measures the intrinsic light emissions from biological agents upon excitation by a light source. The technique has been proven to differentiate between normal and diseased tissue and thus shows great promise for surgical procedures.....
Perchloric Acid Hoods are engineered for the safe handling of perchloric acids in laboratory procedures.
Hoods come in 48”, 60”, & 72” widths and include a dedicated wash down and exhaust system. UniFlow Superstructureconstructed of either PVC or type 316 stainless steel features exclusive unitized dual wall construction for superior chemical resistance, strength, and durability.....
Beginning October 1st until December 31st a portion of each sale of our 9mm R.A.M.TM Pink Caps, 11mm Pink Snap Top CapsTM, Pink Limited Volume Plastic Vials, and new 2mL Pink 96 Round Well Polypropylene Plate will be donated to the Gilda’s Club. Our donation will be made in the memory of our company founder and Mom - Josephine Finneran....
The versatile uEye SE cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems are ideally suited to laboratory automation applications.
The wide choice of CMOS sensors and a choice of USB or GigE interfaces means that cameras can be precisely matched to the particular application. The latest generation of these cameras are available with GigE and USB 3.1 Type-C connections and can be supplied in a robust, dust proof housing with a C-mount lens connection or as a board stack version with or without a C-mount connector....
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a rapid and highly sensitive fingerprint test that can take just seconds to confirm whether someone has used cocaine.
This new breakthrough, published in Clinical Chemistry, comes as a result of the first large scale study of cocaine users and could pave the way for the detection of a range of other Class A substances.The research was carried out with partners from the Netherlands Forensic Institute and Intelligent Fingerprinting....
The 96-well Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) microplate from Porvair Sciences is designed for routine, high recovery extraction of analytes from biological fluids.
High analyte recovery, free of proteins and phospholipids, is routinely obtainable without the need for offline steps such as protein precipitation using this new plate. The large pore size and high pore volume of the diatomaceous earth inert support in the SLE microplate, combined with a wide working range....
Read MoreMultichannel pipetting to make you smileSep 26, 2017
INTEGRA is making multichannel pipetting quicker and easier than ever before.
The company’s extensive range of manual and electronic handheld pipettes – combined with the revolutionary GripTips system – is helping take the ‘pain’ out of multichannel pipetting, boosting productivity and ensuring happy, healthy staff....
High-precision balances now available in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Latin America
Adam Equipment, a leading manufacturer of scales and balances for professionals worldwide, announces the availability of its new ABL series of semi-micro balances in the United Kingdom, parts of Europe, and Latin America. ABL semi-micro balances meet the exacting standards of accuracy and precision for high-tech labs....
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a process to trigger the death of cancer cells that could be more effective than current methods.
The new method of killing cancer cells – called Caspase Independent Cell Death (CICD), and published today in Nature Cell Biology, led to the complete eradication of tumours in experimental models. A short video explaining the process with visual footage of the cells in action is available....
Porvair Sciences reports that the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore, India is using its Krystal 384 black microplate to produce a standard drug testing assay for Plasmodium vivax infection.
The NCBS is a leading national institute whose faculty members undertake research in the frontier areas of biology. Scientists at the NCBS use experimental and computational approaches to study molecules, cells and organisms creating an understanding of the biology at each of these levels to advance an integrated view of life processes....
Sartorius presents a new system for laboratories needing low volumes of ultrapure water
With arium® mini, the laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment supplier Sartorius offers an especially compact ultrapure water system. This newly developed system delivers a flow rate of one liter per minute and is specially designed for ultrapure water requirements of less than 10 liters per day.
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have announced a new technology-based approach that could lead to a more accurate identification of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.
It is hoped the findings, published in PLOS ONE, could one day help tackle the global increase of type 2 diabetes, which currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is predicted to rise to 642 million by 2040. The European and US researchers have discovered potential new predictors, or “biomarkers” of diabetes....
Designed to IP65 standards the Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises is built for use in demanding process and control environments.
Durably constructed from 316 stainless steel and PEEK, and incorporating proprietary ultrasonic flowmeter technology, the Process Atrato offers reduced cost of ownership compared to existing flow measurement devices used in the process environment.....
Deben has been chosen by Phenom-World to supply the Microtest Tensile Stage as an accessory to their Phenom XL range of desktop scanning electron microscopes.
Phenom-World, the leading global supplier of desktop scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), has once again chosen Deben as their preferred supplied of accessories for their Phenom XL range of desktop scanning electron microscopes.....
The Hoefer line of Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis units consists of 12 different sizes with a large selection of combs and other accessories that allow customers the ability to find a unit that fits their particular experimental design.
Higher reproducibility and speed with active cooling for larger gel sizes
Units designed to allow more samples to be run using less buffer and agarose
Chromatography Instruments Market by Type (Systems, Detectors), Consumables (Columns) and Accessories (Auto-sampler Accessories), Applications (Life science Research, Environmental Testing, Food & Beverage Testing), and Region
The global chromatography instruments market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2017 to 2022, to reach USD 10.99 billion. The key factors driving the growth of the overall chromatography instruments market include the rising food safety concerns, increasing use of chromatography tests in the drug approval process, and growing popularity of hyphenated chromatography techniques....
New ZEISS Axiocam Models Complement Camera Portfolio
ZEISS introduces two new digital microscope cameras; ZEISS Axiocam 702 mono and ZEISS Axiocam 512 color complement the current portfolio of high-speed USB 3.0 microscope cameras. With ZEISS Axiocam 702 mono ZEISS for the first time introduces a microscope camera with a scientific CMOS sensor...
The Metra-Batch from Titan Enterprises is a batch controller specifically designed for flowmeters or machinery with pulse or frequency outputs.
Ruggedly constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation, the Metra-Batch is proven to deliver precise control of batch dispensing, blending and bottle / tank filling of beverages, chemicals, food ingredients, fuels and solvents....
Researchers at Tokai University describe in Advanced Materials how wrapping biological tissue in a nanosheet of a particular organic material results in high-quality microscopy images.
Application of the wrap prevents the sample from drying out, and hence from shrinking, enabling larger image-recording times. In order to fully understand how biological cells function, it is important to be able to visualize them in their environment, on long-enough timescales and with high-enough resolution....
Cole-Parmer Ltd announced today that Jenway®, a leading UK manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, has launched the new Genova Bio Life Science Spectrophotometer.
The Genova Bio, a UV/visible spectrophotometer, has been designed for fast and easy use in life science applications, whilst having a low-price point. It is ideal for molecular biology laboratories, biotechnology, biochemistry and cell biology applications.....