Research provides new insights into the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages to treat and prevent global health threat
University of Leicester scientists have previously identified the potential of using a bacteriophage cocktail to eradicate Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and in this research, using an insect model, they show that their prophylactic use can prevent infection forming in the first place....
PET and SPECT are key technologies for Bruker’s Preclinical Imaging division, allowing Bruker to offer the highest-performance SiPM-PET/SPECT/CT and integrated SiPM-PET/MR imaging systems.
Bruker has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the preclinical imaging business of Oncovision, a leading provider of innovative medical imaging devices used for the diagnosis of cancer. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. For the past five years, Bruker and Oncovision have partnered on an exclusive marketing agreement for Albira™ PET/SPECT/CT systems...
Ellutia will be exhibiting the 200 series GC for focus on cannabis quality control - Booth No: 222
Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, will be exhibiting its advanced 200 series GC for potency testing, terpenes profiling, pesticide screening and residual solvents analysis at the Cannabis Science Conference between 5th-6th October 2016 in Portland, Oregon...
FlowLab™ and FlowLab Cold™ are affordable and easy-to-use flow chemistry systems ideal for research, education and training and for those wishing to try flow chemistry without the associated costs of a sophisticated fully automatic system.
The FlowLab™ system comprises two high pressure pumps, a HotCoil™ coil reactor station and FlowLab™ system control. The computer, pumps and HotCoil™ are connected over a LAN using an Ethernet hub. In this way, the system can be controlled remotely by Wi-Fi, allowing the control computer to be conveniently operated outside the fume hood....
Scientists have been able to use genetics to predict future outbreaks of vampire bat rabies virus (VBRV) on the Pacific coast of South America within four years – a scenario potentially affecting wildlife conservation, agriculture and human health.
In Latin America, VBRV affects livestock production, killing great numbers of animals throughout the region, and causes lethal human rabies outbreaks, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Currently, population movement patterns of infected bats remain unknown and difficult to measure – both factors which impede efforts to understand how the virus will spread and to prevent infections in humans and domestic animals...
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the world leader in the application of gene editing technologies, announce a new collaboration with Fulcrum Therapeutics Inc.
The collaboration will utilize Horizon’s world-leading CRISPR-based screening platform to identify novel targets for regulating gene expression. The programme will initially focus on genetic diseases where no effective treatment options currently exist....
New, highest-performance microCT system and novel SiPM PET insert for simultaneous PET/MRI introduced
Bruker unveils two new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2016 in New York. The new systems are designed to deliver highest performance and improved convenience for routine imaging, and enable novel translational research into the causes, progression, as well as potential diagnosis and treatment of disease....
Astell Scientific, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of autoclaves, steam generators and effluent decontamination systems is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved range of autoclaves.
The new range of circular chamber autoclaves is available in various sizes, as benchtop, compact, and free-standing units, and with options of top and front loading configurations. Each benefit from a number of improvements designed to enhance the look, operation and functionality, ensuring Astell remain the first choice for laboratory autoclave supply....
The Integrity 10 Reaction Station allows simultaneous screening and optimisation of ten different reactions across individually controlled cells, supporting Lean Lab working and vastly improving fundamental process understanding in a range of chemistry and pharmaceutical applications.
The parallel reaction station is ideal for use with bench top automation tools and on robotic platforms, such as the Amigo Workstation, for rapidly building information-rich data sets with minimal user intervention while maintaining efficient use of resources. It is ideal for efficient and effective data capture and data analysis....
Read MoreNew Cell Culture System with Increased Capacity is Designed to Increase Yield and EfficiencySep 21, 2016
Thermo Scientific Nunc High Density Cell Factory System is designed to deliver up to 30 percent increase in yields with no increase in system footprint
A new high-capacity cell culture system is designed to provide efficient and economical large-scale production of cells by increasing productivity within the same manufacturing space. The Thermo Scientific Nunc High Density Cell Factory system incorporates additional layers compared with the standard Nunc Cell Factory systems, increasing surface area and yield up to 30 percent...
Postnova Analytics have published an application study detailing how the technique of Field-Flow Fractionation-ICP-MS can be used to study the size and chemical composition of tattoo ink nanoparticles.
According to a recent report from the European Commission Joint Research Centre, whilst some 12% of Europeans have tattoos, little is known about the long term effects of the chemicals in the inks. Commonly tattoo inks contain metallic impurities that can result in adverse skin reactions, including infections and allergies, right after tattooing or even years later....
Introduction by Priorclave of a laboratory autoclave with a 400 litre sterilising chamber will be good news for organisations looking to purchase an affordable, energy conscious and versatile steam steriliser.
It offers exceptional load capacity, up to 20% more space than conventional machines. This is achieved with taller chamber profile than that found in most ‘cylindrical’ machines which makes it ideally suited for sterilising larger bulky items. The new 400 litre laboratory autoclave and research grade steriliser is the latest addition to Priorclave’s established Q63 range of autoclaves.....
Proven in labs around the world, the Porvair Sciences Microlute SPE sample preparation system provides a fast, trouble-free alternative to cartridges for high productivity sample clean-up.
The Microlute SPE sample preparation system also enables you to increase your assay sensitivity by providing reliable pre-injection clean-up and concentration on samples as small as 150µl. Supplied as a package including filter plate, collection plate, waste tray and manifold, the Microlute SPE sample preparation system contains all the elements to deliver the advantages of high productivity SPE sample preparation in a convenient microplate format. Microlute SPE plates are available...
The platform software ready for big data and comprehensive management of bioprocesses
INFORS HT breaks new ground with a completely newly developed software solution for bioprocesses. The platform software eve encompasses the planning, implementation, control and evaluation of complex experiments. It is tailored for applications in shakers and bioreactors where researchers and developers generate large amounts of data with numerous experiments....
AMSBIO announces MagSi-DNA Vegetal - a powerful kit that enables efficient extraction of genomic DNA from plant tissue.
The new MagSi-DNA Vegetal kit brings the convenience and cost effectiveness of magnetic bead technology to the world of plant genomics. Whether you work with DNA extracted from flowers, grain crops, fruits, vegetables, trees, or other plant materials, MagSi-DNA Vegetal is designed to maximize your effectiveness.....
The new Thermo Scientific TSX Series ultra-low temperature freezers are designed to offer leading sample protection, energy savings, outstanding storage capcity and environmentally-friendly features and benefits.
V-drive technology is designed to provide temperature uniformity that continually adapts to the lab’s environment, offering significant energy savings without compromising sample protection. Now available in two sizes. TSX400 allows you to store up to 400 boxes in a footprint of just 0.79m2. TSX600 allows you to store up to 600 boxes in a footprint of 1.06m2. ....
When you need a gel imaging system which will enable you to capture images of DNA gels, protein gels and western blots you could be faced having to invest in an expensive system if you are looking for versatility and performance.
With an Omega Lum G Gel Documentation system that is no longer the case.
What will surprise most people is the incredible low cost for such a high specification system. The Omega Lum G is the ideal package for those looking for a gel and western blot imaging documentation system. It comes complete with everything you need. Simply unpack it to get started capturing images of your gels and blots quickly....
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, in response to user input have released new system control and imaging processing software - LINK.
After listening to user feedback, Linkam has created new LINK software with an intelligent user interface that delivers a practical and intuitive system experience to users of their temperature controlled microscopy stages. Convenient and reliable software is of paramount importance to the scientific community and LINK now provides this....
Chromatrap is a pioneer in the development of solid-state filter-based technology that significantly enhances and accelerates the important epigenetic research tool of chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP).
The company has developed a range of optimised ChIP assay kits for use in many areas of genome research including classical qPCR, DNA sequencing and from formaldehyde fixed paraffin embedded samples (FFPE) using either discrete spin columns or dedicated 96-well filter plates. The simplicity and efficacy of Chromatrap ChIP assays, enabling more IPs from less material, more quickly than traditional methods...
With the first patient vaccinated, a Phase 2 clinical trial of a promising prophylactic vaccine candidate against Chikungunya fever has now commenced.
The product is the most advanced Chikungunya vaccine candidate globally and is developed by the Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience GmbH. It is based on the company's proprietary Themaxyn® platform, a standard measles vaccination vector developed in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur, that offers an excellent immunogenicity and safety profile.....
A new technique developed by biomedical engineers could help to unlock the full potential of a promising treatment for bone regeneration, creating better therapies for spinal injuries, bone grafts and other orthopaedic surgeries.
In a new paper published in the journal Science Advances, scientists from the University of Glasgow discuss how they have used a cheap, commercially-produced polymer to help stimulate ‘growth factors’ – molecules which help the body to regenerate....
OptiFZP simplifies operation and increases lab productivity
PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is launching the next generation of the ISL FZP 5G2S, the world’s leading Freezing Point Laboratory Analyzer. The new OptiFZP offers improved productivity with proven reliability and accuracy. The user-friendly interface on a 7” color touch-screen allows users to start a test with just the touch of a button and view...
University of Leicester scientists have previously identified the potential of using a bacteriophage cocktail to eradicate Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and in this research, using an insect model, they show that their prophylactic use can prevent infection forming in the first place....
Bruker has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the preclinical imaging business of Oncovision, a leading provider of innovative medical imaging devices used for the diagnosis of cancer. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. For the past five years, Bruker and Oncovision have partnered on an exclusive marketing agreement for Albira™ PET/SPECT/CT systems...
Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, will be exhibiting its advanced 200 series GC for potency testing, terpenes profiling, pesticide screening and residual solvents analysis at the Cannabis Science Conference between 5th-6th October 2016 in Portland, Oregon...
The FlowLab™ system comprises two high pressure pumps, a HotCoil™ coil reactor station and FlowLab™ system control. The computer, pumps and HotCoil™ are connected over a LAN using an Ethernet hub. In this way, the system can be controlled remotely by Wi-Fi, allowing the control computer to be conveniently operated outside the fume hood....
In Latin America, VBRV affects livestock production, killing great numbers of animals throughout the region, and causes lethal human rabies outbreaks, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Currently, population movement patterns of infected bats remain unknown and difficult to measure – both factors which impede efforts to understand how the virus will spread and to prevent infections in humans and domestic animals...
The collaboration will utilize Horizon’s world-leading CRISPR-based screening platform to identify novel targets for regulating gene expression. The programme will initially focus on genetic diseases where no effective treatment options currently exist....
Bruker unveils two new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2016 in New York. The new systems are designed to deliver highest performance and improved convenience for routine imaging, and enable novel translational research into the causes, progression, as well as potential diagnosis and treatment of disease....
The new range of circular chamber autoclaves is available in various sizes, as benchtop, compact, and free-standing units, and with options of top and front loading configurations. Each benefit from a number of improvements designed to enhance the look, operation and functionality, ensuring Astell remain the first choice for laboratory autoclave supply....
The parallel reaction station is ideal for use with bench top automation tools and on robotic platforms, such as the Amigo Workstation, for rapidly building information-rich data sets with minimal user intervention while maintaining efficient use of resources. It is ideal for efficient and effective data capture and data analysis....
A new high-capacity cell culture system is designed to provide efficient and economical large-scale production of cells by increasing productivity within the same manufacturing space. The Thermo Scientific Nunc High Density Cell Factory system incorporates additional layers compared with the standard Nunc Cell Factory systems, increasing surface area and yield up to 30 percent...
According to a recent report from the European Commission Joint Research Centre, whilst some 12% of Europeans have tattoos, little is known about the long term effects of the chemicals in the inks. Commonly tattoo inks contain metallic impurities that can result in adverse skin reactions, including infections and allergies, right after tattooing or even years later....
It offers exceptional load capacity, up to 20% more space than conventional machines. This is achieved with taller chamber profile than that found in most ‘cylindrical’ machines which makes it ideally suited for sterilising larger bulky items. The new 400 litre laboratory autoclave and research grade steriliser is the latest addition to Priorclave’s established Q63 range of autoclaves.....
The Microlute SPE sample preparation system also enables you to increase your assay sensitivity by providing reliable pre-injection clean-up and concentration on samples as small as 150µl. Supplied as a package including filter plate, collection plate, waste tray and manifold, the Microlute SPE sample preparation system contains all the elements to deliver the advantages of high productivity SPE sample preparation in a convenient microplate format. Microlute SPE plates are available...
INFORS HT breaks new ground with a completely newly developed software solution for bioprocesses. The platform software eve encompasses the planning, implementation, control and evaluation of complex experiments. It is tailored for applications in shakers and bioreactors where researchers and developers generate large amounts of data with numerous experiments....
The new MagSi-DNA Vegetal kit brings the convenience and cost effectiveness of magnetic bead technology to the world of plant genomics. Whether you work with DNA extracted from flowers, grain crops, fruits, vegetables, trees, or other plant materials, MagSi-DNA Vegetal is designed to maximize your effectiveness.....
V-drive technology is designed to provide temperature uniformity that continually adapts to the lab’s environment, offering significant energy savings without compromising sample protection. Now available in two sizes. TSX400 allows you to store up to 400 boxes in a footprint of just 0.79m2. TSX600 allows you to store up to 600 boxes in a footprint of 1.06m2. ....
With an Omega Lum G Gel Documentation system that is no longer the case.
After listening to user feedback, Linkam has created new LINK software with an intelligent user interface that delivers a practical and intuitive system experience to users of their temperature controlled microscopy stages. Convenient and reliable software is of paramount importance to the scientific community and LINK now provides this....
The company has developed a range of optimised ChIP assay kits for use in many areas of genome research including classical qPCR, DNA sequencing and from formaldehyde fixed paraffin embedded samples (FFPE) using either discrete spin columns or dedicated 96-well filter plates. The simplicity and efficacy of Chromatrap ChIP assays, enabling more IPs from less material, more quickly than traditional methods...
The product is the most advanced Chikungunya vaccine candidate globally and is developed by the Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience GmbH. It is based on the company's proprietary Themaxyn® platform, a standard measles vaccination vector developed in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur, that offers an excellent immunogenicity and safety profile.....
PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is launching the next generation of the ISL FZP 5G2S, the world’s leading Freezing Point Laboratory Analyzer. The new OptiFZP offers improved productivity with proven reliability and accuracy. The user-friendly interface on a 7” color touch-screen allows users to start a test with just the touch of a button and view...