University of Leicester researchers evaluate the effectiveness of testing methods
The process for screening for Type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the condition needs “careful re-evaluation”, according to the first study on the effectiveness of testing methods. Diabetes screening has been advocated, yet information on the response and diagnostic rates of different screening strategies is not available. But researchers at the University of Leicester have now found that ‘multi-step’ programmes lead to more people responding...
Expanded kit offering strengthens position of Gyrolab automated solution for analysis in bioprocess workflows
Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, today introduced a series of new kits for analysis in bioprocess workflows. The new kits comprise Gyrolab™ CHO-HCP Kits 2-5 and two Gyrolab Human IgG Titer Kits for rapid quantification of IgG. Combined with the automation and high throughput of Gyrolab systems, GyrolabxP workstation and Gyrolab xPlore™, these kits facilitate increased productivity in...
Today, GENALICE is setting a new standard for ultra-fast and highly reliable detection of all DNA changes in large patient cohorts.
In a one-hour online event, the complete genomes of 800 Alzheimer Disease (AD) patients were processed, and by ingeniously using the aggregate information from the complete group, detection of DNA changes, or variants, in individual patients was enhanced. With this so-called Population Calling approach more known variants can be detected, the number of detection errors can be reduced, and more new variants can be discovered...
Asynt has developed DrySyn NMR Heating Blocks to enable safe, effective and uniform heating of up to 10 NMR tubes on a conventional hotplate stirrer.
This new DrySyn unit allows you to use standard NMR tubes as a reaction vessel for applications including catalyst screening experiments and reaction monitoring as well as studying broad peaks, temperature dependent solubility issues and conformational changes. Unlike heating in problematic oil baths, using a DrySyn NMR Heating Blocks allows you to analyse the contents of your NMR tube almost immediately without removal...
Better serving the scientific community, the new site is equipped with a fresh design and interactivity, and features e-commerce capabilities
Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc. (ACD), a technology and market leader in the field of molecular pathology and developer of cell and tissue-based RNA analysis tools, has announced the launch of its new website, www.acdbio.com. In response to the growing popularity of ACD’s proprietary RNAscope® in situ hybridization (ISH) technology, the site has been completely re-designed to better serve its thousands of monthly visitors...
Link Technologies offers savings of up to 40% with specially selected product packages.
LINK, the innovative developer and manufacturer of nucleic acid reagents, is now offering substantial discounts through specially selected product bundles. Responding to its users’ needs for low-cost easy access reagents, LINK has created each bundle to provide scientists with both established and new reagents to evaluate, while saving up to 40% off list price. Users can therefore identify a bundle that covers their area of need...
The Cambridge (UK) based company provides quality management solutions for life science companies.
RadBee Ltd, which specializes in providing software solutions for quality assurance in the medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, has been approved as an Atlassian Expert. This means that RadBee is endorsed to sell licenses for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence collaboration products to “unleash the potential in every team”. They can provide customer support in the form of project tailoring for Atlassian users; and they can create and...
CAMAG, the world’s leading manufacturer of HPTLC equipment, today announced the worldwide availability of the new CAMAG TLC-MS Interface 2, the second generation of its module for the pioneering concept of hyphenating HPTLC with mass spectrometry.
While the visual appearance remains virtually unchanged, the CAMAG TLC-MS Interface 2 features a modified elution head and an easily accessible, exchangeable filter, arranged in front of the valve. Cleaning is facilitated as compared to the previous version, making it highly efficient. By pushing a button, the elution path is cleaned of matrix particles with compressed air, increasing the lifetime of the filter and preventing the system...
The Rocket Synergy Evaporator from Genevac is proven to provide fast, unattended operation that significantly improves environmental laboratory productivity.
Developed as a result of users’ demands for an evaporator that could quickly process large-volume environmental samples in parallel without supervision, the Rocket Synergy Evaporator can concentrate or dry 18 ASE tubes or up to 6 large-volume 450 ml flasks. This enables the user to focus on other tasks, confident that the Rocket Synergy Evaporator will achieve reproducible evaporation with excellent recovery rates. In addition using Genevac’s proprietary SampleGenie™ technology in...
Herolab Gmbh, the German based life science manufacturer, has recently enjoyed further success with Spot Hunter which is a robotic system integrated with a fluorescence detection unit of the automatic extraction of selected protein spots after 2d electrophoresis. This new generation of proteomic workstation offers greater flexibility than other systems, improved accuracy and reliability all within a minimal footprint. Three sizes are available including a high throughput model for gels up to 340mm x 290mm.....
Eikonix offer stem cell research products at affordable prices
Eikonix, the Cambridge based imaging and life science company, are pleased to announce that they have been appointed exclusive distributor for the Stemmera range of stem cell research products. Stemmera have developed innovating technology and application solutions for the growing stem cell research market. The newly introduced products include kits, culture medium, reagents, antibodies, buffers and solutions and cell lines that are convenient tools used in stem cell research.
Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One spectrophotometers designed to identify contaminants, providing accurate concentrations
Life scientists who work with DNA, RNA and proteins can make educated decisions about sample suitability in experiments using a standalone, microvolume spectrophotometer for accurate quantitation and purity measurements to ensure downstream application success. The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC UV-Vis microvolume spectrophotometers are designed to help life science researchers gain a more complete...
Cell History File designed as ‘cell passport’ for developers and manufacturers of tissue and cell based medicinal products
The Cell Therapy Catapult, the organisation dedicated to the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry by bridging the gap between scientific research and commercialisation, today announces the availability of the Cell History File (CHF) template document. The Cell History File template has been developed in conjunction with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and...
Mortuary case study highlights tracking software capabilities Matrix Gemini LIMS from Autoscribe Informatics
The extraordinary versatility of the Matrix suite of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) from Autoscribe Informatics is further highlighted through the use of Matrix Tracker in a mortuary in an NHS Hospital Trust. Matrix Tracker, a configurable, expandable tracking system, replaced the original paper-based tracking system used at the mortuary which was difficult to audit or back-up. Matrix Tracker provides the improved...
UniFlow Fume Hoods are the most complete line of fume hoods in the industry.
UniFlow hoods are available in special sizes from 30” to 96” wide in bench top and floor mount models, custom sizes can be easily addressed to suit special needs. UniFlow Hoods feature a Unitized construction entirely of chemical resistant, fire resistant self extinguishing, non metallic composite resin materials. The fume chamber is molded one piece seamless with all corners coved for easy cleaning & light reflectivity. UniFlow hoods include...
AMSBIO has launched a unique series of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies against S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) and S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) that allows immunoassays to be used in methylation regulation research.
Methylation is involved in nearly every aspect of life. SAM is the sole methyl donor for a variety of methyl-transfer reactions in DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, phosphilipids, hormones and neurotransmitters. Proper DNA methylation is essential for normal embryonic development. However, when the methyl-transferase gene is homozygously deleted, it is lethal. DNA improperly methylated has been found in many tumors. Alterations in...
Lonza, one of the market leaders in primary cells, has announced an increase in recent publications referencing its specialized BulletKit™ Growth and Differentiation Media.
These peer-reviewed papers highlight the versatility of the media kits, which are proving especially useful for researchers looking to transition from established cell lines to primary cell culture or when co-culturing different cell types, mostly due to their convenience, adaptability and ease-of-use. Researchers often work with established cell lines before transitioning to primary cells, as the former are usually easier to culture in the...
Michigan researchers use Raman spectroscopy to study various childhood diseases
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy, reports on the use of its inVia confocal Raman microscope in the study of various diseases–with a major focus on childhood diseases–at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University. Dr Michael Klein is a surgeon with the Children's Hospital of Michigan–a part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC)–and a researcher with the Department of Surgery at Wayne...
Photometrics Prime™ goes beyond imaging by quantitatively restoring images hidden in photon shot noise
Photometrics, a manufacturer of high performance scientific cameras for life science applications, today announces the release of its new sCMOS camera, the Photometrics Prime. Prime is the first 4.2 Megapixel scientific CMOS camera available for life science research that actively defeats the negative impact of Poisson noise in low light images.
Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that Cancer Therapeutics CRC (CTx), a collaborative partnership of leading research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies in Australia, has licensed the virtual screening software Blaze for cancer research.
Blaze will be used to run virtual screening projects to translate Australia’s innovative research discoveries into new cancer drugs. “Cresset’s Blaze virtual screening platform was the obvious choice for us as it has a proven track record,” says Warwick Tong, Chief Executive Officer at CTx. “With access to a super computer at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) we now have the capability to run virtual...
Scientists have designed a novel method for improving the delivery of therapeutic molecules into diseased cells such as those found in cancer and tuberculosis
Many drug treatments do not work in patients because of their poor ability to reach their intended targets that lie inside cells. To address this, researchers from Cardiff University’s Schools of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Biosciences, sought to improve the delivery of a relatively new class of drugs called biotherapeutics. These drugs include antibodies, such as Herceptin, that target breast and stomach cancer cells. Cancer cells often...
Highly Automated, Self-Optimizing Micro-CT with Push-Button Ease of Use Requires Essentially No Training to Deliver Top-Notch 3D Image Quality and Productivity for Research and Industrial Markets
With the introduction of the new SKYSCAN™ 1275 highly automated, self-optimizing desktop X-ray microtomograph, Bruker puts class-leading imaging into the hands of materials and life scientists in both research and industrial applications, such as high-throughput 3D imaging in quality control and production process monitoring. The system takes advantage of new X-ray source technology and efficient flat-panel detectors to reduce...
The process for screening for Type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the condition needs “careful re-evaluation”, according to the first study on the effectiveness of testing methods. Diabetes screening has been advocated, yet information on the response and diagnostic rates of different screening strategies is not available. But researchers at the University of Leicester have now found that ‘multi-step’ programmes lead to more people responding...
Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, today introduced a series of new kits for analysis in bioprocess workflows. The new kits comprise Gyrolab™ CHO-HCP Kits 2-5 and two Gyrolab Human IgG Titer Kits for rapid quantification of IgG. Combined with the automation and high throughput of Gyrolab systems, GyrolabxP workstation and Gyrolab xPlore™, these kits facilitate increased productivity in...
In a one-hour online event, the complete genomes of 800 Alzheimer Disease (AD) patients were processed, and by ingeniously using the aggregate information from the complete group, detection of DNA changes, or variants, in individual patients was enhanced. With this so-called Population Calling approach more known variants can be detected, the number of detection errors can be reduced, and more new variants can be discovered...
This new DrySyn unit allows you to use standard NMR tubes as a reaction vessel for applications including catalyst screening experiments and reaction monitoring as well as studying broad peaks, temperature dependent solubility issues and conformational changes. Unlike heating in problematic oil baths, using a DrySyn NMR Heating Blocks allows you to analyse the contents of your NMR tube almost immediately without removal...
Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc. (ACD), a technology and market leader in the field of molecular pathology and developer of cell and tissue-based RNA analysis tools, has announced the launch of its new website, www.acdbio.com. In response to the growing popularity of ACD’s proprietary RNAscope® in situ hybridization (ISH) technology, the site has been completely re-designed to better serve its thousands of monthly visitors...
LINK, the innovative developer and manufacturer of nucleic acid reagents, is now offering substantial discounts through specially selected product bundles. Responding to its users’ needs for low-cost easy access reagents, LINK has created each bundle to provide scientists with both established and new reagents to evaluate, while saving up to 40% off list price. Users can therefore identify a bundle that covers their area of need...
RadBee Ltd, which specializes in providing software solutions for quality assurance in the medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, has been approved as an Atlassian Expert. This means that RadBee is endorsed to sell licenses for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence collaboration products to “unleash the potential in every team”. They can provide customer support in the form of project tailoring for Atlassian users; and they can create and...
While the visual appearance remains virtually unchanged, the CAMAG TLC-MS Interface 2 features a modified elution head and an easily accessible, exchangeable filter, arranged in front of the valve. Cleaning is facilitated as compared to the previous version, making it highly efficient. By pushing a button, the elution path is cleaned of matrix particles with compressed air, increasing the lifetime of the filter and preventing the system...
Developed as a result of users’ demands for an evaporator that could quickly process large-volume environmental samples in parallel without supervision, the Rocket Synergy Evaporator can concentrate or dry 18 ASE tubes or up to 6 large-volume 450 ml flasks. This enables the user to focus on other tasks, confident that the Rocket Synergy Evaporator will achieve reproducible evaporation with excellent recovery rates. In addition using Genevac’s proprietary SampleGenie™ technology in...
Herolab Gmbh, the German based life science manufacturer, has recently enjoyed further success with Spot Hunter which is a robotic system integrated with a fluorescence detection unit of the automatic extraction of selected protein spots after 2d electrophoresis. This new generation of proteomic workstation offers greater flexibility than other systems, improved accuracy and reliability all within a minimal footprint. Three sizes are available including a high throughput model for gels up to 340mm x 290mm.....
Eikonix, the Cambridge based imaging and life science company, are pleased to announce that they have been appointed exclusive distributor for the Stemmera range of stem cell research products. Stemmera have developed innovating technology and application solutions for the growing stem cell research market. The newly introduced products include kits, culture medium, reagents, antibodies, buffers and solutions and cell lines that are convenient tools used in stem cell research.
Life scientists who work with DNA, RNA and proteins can make educated decisions about sample suitability in experiments using a standalone, microvolume spectrophotometer for accurate quantitation and purity measurements to ensure downstream application success. The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC UV-Vis microvolume spectrophotometers are designed to help life science researchers gain a more complete...
The Cell Therapy Catapult, the organisation dedicated to the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry by bridging the gap between scientific research and commercialisation, today announces the availability of the Cell History File (CHF) template document. The Cell History File template has been developed in conjunction with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and...
The extraordinary versatility of the Matrix suite of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) from Autoscribe Informatics is further highlighted through the use of Matrix Tracker in a mortuary in an NHS Hospital Trust. Matrix Tracker, a configurable, expandable tracking system, replaced the original paper-based tracking system used at the mortuary which was difficult to audit or back-up. Matrix Tracker provides the improved...
UniFlow hoods are available in special sizes from 30” to 96” wide in bench top and floor mount models, custom sizes can be easily addressed to suit special needs. UniFlow Hoods feature a Unitized construction entirely of chemical resistant, fire resistant self extinguishing, non metallic composite resin materials. The fume chamber is molded one piece seamless with all corners coved for easy cleaning & light reflectivity. UniFlow hoods include...
Methylation is involved in nearly every aspect of life. SAM is the sole methyl donor for a variety of methyl-transfer reactions in DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, phosphilipids, hormones and neurotransmitters. Proper DNA methylation is essential for normal embryonic development. However, when the methyl-transferase gene is homozygously deleted, it is lethal. DNA improperly methylated has been found in many tumors. Alterations in...
These peer-reviewed papers highlight the versatility of the media kits, which are proving especially useful for researchers looking to transition from established cell lines to primary cell culture or when co-culturing different cell types, mostly due to their convenience, adaptability and ease-of-use. Researchers often work with established cell lines before transitioning to primary cells, as the former are usually easier to culture in the...
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy, reports on the use of its inVia confocal Raman microscope in the study of various diseases–with a major focus on childhood diseases–at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University. Dr Michael Klein is a surgeon with the Children's Hospital of Michigan–a part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC)–and a researcher with the Department of Surgery at Wayne...
Photometrics, a manufacturer of high performance scientific cameras for life science applications, today announces the release of its new sCMOS camera, the Photometrics Prime. Prime is the first 4.2 Megapixel scientific CMOS camera available for life science research that actively defeats the negative impact of Poisson noise in low light images.
Blaze will be used to run virtual screening projects to translate Australia’s innovative research discoveries into new cancer drugs. “Cresset’s Blaze virtual screening platform was the obvious choice for us as it has a proven track record,” says Warwick Tong, Chief Executive Officer at CTx. “With access to a super computer at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) we now have the capability to run virtual...
Many drug treatments do not work in patients because of their poor ability to reach their intended targets that lie inside cells. To address this, researchers from Cardiff University’s Schools of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Biosciences, sought to improve the delivery of a relatively new class of drugs called biotherapeutics. These drugs include antibodies, such as Herceptin, that target breast and stomach cancer cells. Cancer cells often...
With the introduction of the new SKYSCAN™ 1275 highly automated, self-optimizing desktop X-ray microtomograph, Bruker puts class-leading imaging into the hands of materials and life scientists in both research and industrial applications, such as high-throughput 3D imaging in quality control and production process monitoring. The system takes advantage of new X-ray source technology and efficient flat-panel detectors to reduce...