The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC has launched the Northern Cell Metrology Hub, a new centre of innovation for clinical diagnostics and medical technology, at the University of Leeds’ innovation community, Nexus. The first step in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the NML, the laboratory was launched on Friday, 31 March 2023 at a special event hosted Nexus, which features talks from Professors Julian Braybrook and Nick Plant, as well as a visit from the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.
The Pipette Manager serves as a wireless control panel for Eppendorf's connected electronic pipettes, adding new features and revolutionizing the speed and reproducibility of handheld pipetting. With this innovative system, scientists can easily adjust connected pipette modes, settings, and volumes via a large touch display. The system's Liquid Manager feature offers predefined pipette settings and technique hints for a variety of liquids, ensuring consistent and accurate results in several applications...
Broadband Infrared Diagnostics, a company that explores novel routes to early cancer detection with femto- and attosecond metrologies, reports on using the SPL GUARD Arizona in their lab to make the thawing of sample more efficient and ultra-fast. Herr Dr. Fleischmann is Biorepository Manager at Broadband Infrared Diagnostics near München and conducts research is the field of molecular plant pathology, genetics and cancer biology...
ZEISS is investing in life science start-up InSphero to further advance the adoption of 3D microtissues in research and drug development. InSphero AG, a pioneer in 3D spheroid and cell-based assays in pharmaceutical drug discovery and safety testing, has raised an eight-figure amount in its latest funding round. InSphero will utilize the proceeds to commercialize its cryo-preservation technology to enable further growth and scalability...
The STEDYCON™ STED microscope is a super-resolution fluorescence microscope, which allows researchers to visualize biological structures and processes at the nanoscale level with high accuracy and detail. The instrument will be an essential resource for biotech entrepreneurs at MBC BioLabs, enabling them to develop new products and therapies with increased efficiency and effectiveness...
AMSBIO is pleased to announce the launch of Extragel, a like-for-like replacement for MatrigelTM, GeltrexTM and CultrexTM Basement Membrane Extract (BME). Available ex-stock, with overnight shipment, Extragel is a reconstituted matrix hydrogel formed by basement membrane components extracted from mouse tumor tissues which are rich in extracellular matrix proteins. Designed to be used undiluted or diluted to a specific protein concentration...
For synthesis labs looking to undertake small scale photochemical reactions – Uniqsis has introduced Solstice™ – a compact, temperature-controlled batch photoreactor that combines affordability, high-performance and flexibility. Solstice™ is the ideal photochemical synthesis tool for reactions involving solid materials (such as catalysis), optimisation of reaction conditions and production of small compound arrays...
Leading life science company Eppendorf introduced Centrifuge 5427 R – the first Eppendorf microcentrifuge with hydrocarbon cooling to contribute to an even more sustainable laboratory environment. With this offering, customers can now perform various molecular and cell biology applications while using a refrigerated device that contains a natural cooling agent with a GWP of almost zero. To protect your samples – and the planet...
Renishaw is pleased to introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope. In partnership with Becker & Hickl GmbH, the pioneers in time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), the system combines both Raman and FLIM in a single instrument. This integration can overlay both FLIM and Raman images with pixel-to-pixel correlation, thus increasing understanding of samples across a range of applications...
Academics in chemistry, materials research and life sciences can tap into advanced AI tool. Machine learning pioneer Intellegens has launched the Alchemite™ Academic Programme, a new initiative that lowers the cost of and makes it easier for university researchers in chemistry, materials research, and life sciences to use its groundbreaking Alchemite™ technology. The Intellegens Alchemite™ software applies a machine learning (ML) algorithm originally developed at the University of Cambridge...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that the recipient of the 2023 Darlene Solomon Award is Kathryn Wolhuter, Ph.D., a senior postdoctoral researcher studying coronary heart disease at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney, Australia. The award was presented at the iSLS11 - 11th International Singapore Lipid Symposium held March 21–23 at the National University of Singapore...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is providing proteomics and biopharmaceutical research laboratories with a new line of low-flow HPLC columns that improve separation performance and stability of biologically complex samples. Using a unique micro-pillar separation structure, the Thermo Scientific µPAC Neo HPLC Columns enable researchers to investigate proteomics samples in greater detail, from accurate identification of peptides to determination of protein quantities, discovery of disease biomarkers and post-translational modifications...
Accelerated Technology Laboratories (ATL), a leading laboratory information management system (LIMS) provider to several industries, including the water / wastewater, environmental, food / beverage and manufacturing industries, announced a growth investment from Symphony Technology Group (STG). ATL is a global leader in the LIMS market with more than 25 years of experience and 600+ successful laboratory deployments...
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI for small molecule discovery, and PostEra, an AI-first biotechnology company with advanced machine learning (ML) technology for preclinical discovery, has announced a collaboration to integrate Optibrium’s StarDrop platform with PostEra’s Manifold software. StarDrop’s comprehensive suite of drug discovery software enables de novo compound design, optimisation, and data analysis and now, with the seamless integration...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced the launch of its PTC Tempo 96 and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers, designed to optimize PCR applications such as sequencing, cloning, and genotyping. The PTC Tempo 96 and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers are a new generation of conventional PCR thermal cyclers from Bio-Rad...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to introduce INTEGRA School of Pipetting, a new collection of high quality educational presentations for all your pipetting queries. This valuable resource covers a selection of key topics, including basic pipetting techniques, pipette maintenance guidelines and health advice for the prevention of repetitive strain injuries. These resources contain plenty of valuable tips about aspirating and dispensing, handling viscous liquids, cleaning and calibrating pipettes, optimal pipetting posture and more!...
Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order. The high-performance, long-read, human whole-genome sequencing (WGS) assay – Illumina Complete Long Read Prep, Human – is compatible with Illumina NovaSeq X Plus, NovaSeq X, and NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing Systems...
Benchling, the R&D Cloud powering the biotechnology industry, has announced new products and services focused on driving long-term success in the modern R&D lab. Biotech R&D is increasingly complex and data-driven, and in this environment, labs require not only purpose-built software, but also expert support and skills training. Benchling has developed the industry standard of how to digitize R&D and is now making its best practices available to biotechs large and small with these new offerings...
Analytik Jena GmbH has received two "Product of the Year 2023" awards from the industry journal LABO for its innovative and user-friendly products. The award goes to a product of the laboratory technology manufacturer from Jena in both the "Laboratory 4.0" and "Analytics" categories. With the products APU 28 connect for automated AOX sample preparation and the laboratory robot CyBio Carry for automating laboratory workflows in the life science sector, Analytik Jena was able to prevail over numerous competitors.
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced the first customer shipments of Revio long-read sequencing systems commenced on March 8, 2023. As previously announced, the Revio system features significant advances in SMRT Cell design, compute, and system architecture. Together, this enables a dramatic increase in throughput and lower sequencing costs with the trusted power of HiFi chemistry, which offers exceptional accuracy and direct methylation detection...
ACD/Labs will combine their expertise in chemical information management with the knowledge and expertise of ELSIE consortium members to create a searchable knowledge repository of pre?competitive data. ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of R&D, today announced a collaboration with the Extractables and Leachables Safety Information Exchange (ELSIE) consortium of bio/pharmaceutical and medical device companies...
The Uniqsis FlowLab Plus™ is a versatile flow chemistry system with a wide choice of high-performance modules to match your application needs. Designed around the proven Binary Pump™ dual channel reagent delivery system, the FlowLab Plus™ can be configured to run both manual and automated flow chemistry reactions. This versatile system may be configured with any combination of up to 4 individual reactor modules....
The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC has launched the Northern Cell Metrology Hub, a new centre of innovation for clinical diagnostics and medical technology, at the University of Leeds’ innovation community, Nexus. The first step in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the NML, the laboratory was launched on Friday, 31 March 2023 at a special event hosted Nexus, which features talks from Professors Julian Braybrook and Nick Plant, as well as a visit from the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.
The Pipette Manager serves as a wireless control panel for Eppendorf's connected electronic pipettes, adding new features and revolutionizing the speed and reproducibility of handheld pipetting. With this innovative system, scientists can easily adjust connected pipette modes, settings, and volumes via a large touch display. The system's Liquid Manager feature offers predefined pipette settings and technique hints for a variety of liquids, ensuring consistent and accurate results in several applications...
Broadband Infrared Diagnostics, a company that explores novel routes to early cancer detection with femto- and attosecond metrologies, reports on using the SPL GUARD Arizona in their lab to make the thawing of sample more efficient and ultra-fast. Herr Dr. Fleischmann is Biorepository Manager at Broadband Infrared Diagnostics near München and conducts research is the field of molecular plant pathology, genetics and cancer biology...
ZEISS is investing in life science start-up InSphero to further advance the adoption of 3D microtissues in research and drug development. InSphero AG, a pioneer in 3D spheroid and cell-based assays in pharmaceutical drug discovery and safety testing, has raised an eight-figure amount in its latest funding round. InSphero will utilize the proceeds to commercialize its cryo-preservation technology to enable further growth and scalability...
The STEDYCON™ STED microscope is a super-resolution fluorescence microscope, which allows researchers to visualize biological structures and processes at the nanoscale level with high accuracy and detail. The instrument will be an essential resource for biotech entrepreneurs at MBC BioLabs, enabling them to develop new products and therapies with increased efficiency and effectiveness...
AMSBIO is pleased to announce the launch of Extragel, a like-for-like replacement for MatrigelTM, GeltrexTM and CultrexTM Basement Membrane Extract (BME). Available ex-stock, with overnight shipment, Extragel is a reconstituted matrix hydrogel formed by basement membrane components extracted from mouse tumor tissues which are rich in extracellular matrix proteins. Designed to be used undiluted or diluted to a specific protein concentration...
For synthesis labs looking to undertake small scale photochemical reactions – Uniqsis has introduced Solstice™ – a compact, temperature-controlled batch photoreactor that combines affordability, high-performance and flexibility. Solstice™ is the ideal photochemical synthesis tool for reactions involving solid materials (such as catalysis), optimisation of reaction conditions and production of small compound arrays...
Leading life science company Eppendorf introduced Centrifuge 5427 R – the first Eppendorf microcentrifuge with hydrocarbon cooling to contribute to an even more sustainable laboratory environment. With this offering, customers can now perform various molecular and cell biology applications while using a refrigerated device that contains a natural cooling agent with a GWP of almost zero. To protect your samples – and the planet...
Renishaw is pleased to introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope. In partnership with Becker & Hickl GmbH, the pioneers in time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), the system combines both Raman and FLIM in a single instrument. This integration can overlay both FLIM and Raman images with pixel-to-pixel correlation, thus increasing understanding of samples across a range of applications...
Academics in chemistry, materials research and life sciences can tap into advanced AI tool. Machine learning pioneer Intellegens has launched the Alchemite™ Academic Programme, a new initiative that lowers the cost of and makes it easier for university researchers in chemistry, materials research, and life sciences to use its groundbreaking Alchemite™ technology. The Intellegens Alchemite™ software applies a machine learning (ML) algorithm originally developed at the University of Cambridge...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that the recipient of the 2023 Darlene Solomon Award is Kathryn Wolhuter, Ph.D., a senior postdoctoral researcher studying coronary heart disease at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney, Australia. The award was presented at the iSLS11 - 11th International Singapore Lipid Symposium held March 21–23 at the National University of Singapore...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is providing proteomics and biopharmaceutical research laboratories with a new line of low-flow HPLC columns that improve separation performance and stability of biologically complex samples. Using a unique micro-pillar separation structure, the Thermo Scientific µPAC Neo HPLC Columns enable researchers to investigate proteomics samples in greater detail, from accurate identification of peptides to determination of protein quantities, discovery of disease biomarkers and post-translational modifications...
Accelerated Technology Laboratories (ATL), a leading laboratory information management system (LIMS) provider to several industries, including the water / wastewater, environmental, food / beverage and manufacturing industries, announced a growth investment from Symphony Technology Group (STG). ATL is a global leader in the LIMS market with more than 25 years of experience and 600+ successful laboratory deployments...
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI for small molecule discovery, and PostEra, an AI-first biotechnology company with advanced machine learning (ML) technology for preclinical discovery, has announced a collaboration to integrate Optibrium’s StarDrop platform with PostEra’s Manifold software. StarDrop’s comprehensive suite of drug discovery software enables de novo compound design, optimisation, and data analysis and now, with the seamless integration...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced the launch of its PTC Tempo 96 and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers, designed to optimize PCR applications such as sequencing, cloning, and genotyping. The PTC Tempo 96 and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers are a new generation of conventional PCR thermal cyclers from Bio-Rad...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to introduce INTEGRA School of Pipetting, a new collection of high quality educational presentations for all your pipetting queries. This valuable resource covers a selection of key topics, including basic pipetting techniques, pipette maintenance guidelines and health advice for the prevention of repetitive strain injuries. These resources contain plenty of valuable tips about aspirating and dispensing, handling viscous liquids, cleaning and calibrating pipettes, optimal pipetting posture and more!...
Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order. The high-performance, long-read, human whole-genome sequencing (WGS) assay – Illumina Complete Long Read Prep, Human – is compatible with Illumina NovaSeq X Plus, NovaSeq X, and NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing Systems...
Benchling, the R&D Cloud powering the biotechnology industry, has announced new products and services focused on driving long-term success in the modern R&D lab. Biotech R&D is increasingly complex and data-driven, and in this environment, labs require not only purpose-built software, but also expert support and skills training. Benchling has developed the industry standard of how to digitize R&D and is now making its best practices available to biotechs large and small with these new offerings...
Analytik Jena GmbH has received two "Product of the Year 2023" awards from the industry journal LABO for its innovative and user-friendly products. The award goes to a product of the laboratory technology manufacturer from Jena in both the "Laboratory 4.0" and "Analytics" categories. With the products APU 28 connect for automated AOX sample preparation and the laboratory robot CyBio Carry for automating laboratory workflows in the life science sector, Analytik Jena was able to prevail over numerous competitors.
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced the first customer shipments of Revio long-read sequencing systems commenced on March 8, 2023. As previously announced, the Revio system features significant advances in SMRT Cell design, compute, and system architecture. Together, this enables a dramatic increase in throughput and lower sequencing costs with the trusted power of HiFi chemistry, which offers exceptional accuracy and direct methylation detection...
ACD/Labs will combine their expertise in chemical information management with the knowledge and expertise of ELSIE consortium members to create a searchable knowledge repository of pre?competitive data. ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of R&D, today announced a collaboration with the Extractables and Leachables Safety Information Exchange (ELSIE) consortium of bio/pharmaceutical and medical device companies...
The Uniqsis FlowLab Plus™ is a versatile flow chemistry system with a wide choice of high-performance modules to match your application needs. Designed around the proven Binary Pump™ dual channel reagent delivery system, the FlowLab Plus™ can be configured to run both manual and automated flow chemistry reactions. This versatile system may be configured with any combination of up to 4 individual reactor modules....