Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson MP helped to break ground to mark the construction of a new University of Glasgow-led clinical imaging centre today (Monday 26 October).
The minister was visiting the site at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where the new Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) will be based. The ICE, supported by £16m of UK Government funding through the Medical Research Council as part of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley City Deal, will provide clinical research facilities which will be unique in the UK and create more than 200 new jobs for local people. The centre is expected to be...
Tecan’s innovative Spark 10M multimode reader can now be combined with the company’s Connect™ microplate stacker to offer semi-automated batch processing of up to 50 assay plates.
A newly developed software interface allows seamless operation of the Connect stacker through the reader’s SparkControl™ software, helping to streamline laboratory workflows for greater productivity. The Connect is a versatile microplate stacker designed to offer fast, smooth transfer of plates to and from the host instrument. Already popular with users of Tecan’s Infinite® series microplate readers and HydroSpeed™ plate...
The air-cooled PRESTO® A85 and PRESTO® A85t and the water-cooled PRESTO® W85 and PRESTO® W85t cover the extremely wide working temperature range of -85 to +250 °C.
PRESTO® A85 and W85 have a heating capacity of 6 kW, but this is more than doubled to 15 kW in PRESTO® A85t and W85t. Cooling capacity is as high as 2.8 kW. As a result, all units are ready to compensate for both exothermic and endothermic reactions with extraordinary speed. Powerful, maintenance-free pumps generate pressure of up to 3.2 bar and a flow rate of 80 l/min.....
HALO BioClass columns from Advanced Materials Technology
Researchers today are keenly interested in both fast and high resolution separations of numerous biomolecules to support the development of novel therapeutic proteins and peptides in pharmaceutical drug development, to advance understanding in modern university laboratories, to characterise protein post-translational modifications and to fully assess subtle differences in biosimilars and other products of bioengineering and manufacture.
AMSBIO has announced a new PD-1 (Programmed Death) inhibitor screening assay kit for cancer research studies.
Immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer is rapidly evolving from therapies that globally and non-specifically simulate the immune system to more targeted activation of individual components of the immune system. The net result of this targeted approach is decreased toxicity and increased efficacy of immunotherapy. The understanding of the checkpoint signalling pathway involving the programmed death 1 (PD-1) receptor and its ligands (PD-L1/2) in...
Use of next generation RNA In Situ Hybridization across a diverse array of applications
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, is celebrating a significant milestone. Over 300 peer-reviewed research papers have now been published that feature ACD’s RNAscope technology as a core part of the research methodology, reflecting its facility in advancing the latest biological research in both academia and industry. RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) is a valuable tool for studying...
Access to a section of the platform will be enabled via a new mobile app at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
Innovative coating on CELLview slide glass bottom provides a plastic like culture surface for use with sensitive cells
Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, is unveiling its new CELLview slide at the European Biotechnica trade show in Hanover, Germany. The slide’s glass bottom is now available with both a TC-treated surface, for simple applications, and an Advanced TC-treated surface for more complex experiments such as multiple immunological staining or live cell analysis of sensitive cells...
Cost-effective, ready-to-use kit enables appropriate testing strategies for reliable diagnoses
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched its CE-IVD labelled CytocellAquarius®P16/3c/7c/17c Probe Kit, a cost-effective, ready-to-use fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe kit for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer — for sale in Europe. Bladder cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in 2012 was reported as the 5th most common cancer in Europe1. While...
Greiner Bio-One presents new cell culture kits at Biotechnica 2015 in collaboration with U.S. specialist Nano3D Biosciences
Greiner Bio-One will be exhibiting new kits for 3D cell culture at the European Biotechnica trade show for biotechnology, life sciences and lab technology in Hanover, Germany. The kits – which are being distributed in cooperation with Nano3D Bio-sciences, based in Houston, Texas in the United States – simplify the cultivation of cells into three-dimensional structures. The physiological conditions of these types of 3D cultures are very similar...
Both models of the Particle Sizer ANALYSETTE 28 ImageTec (wet measurement) und ImageSizer (dry measurement) are ideal for all applications where not only the particle size is measured but especially reliable statements about the particle shape are of importance. Via the optical analysis of particle shape and particle size, damaged particles, contaminates, agglomerates and oversized or undersized particles are identified accurately and fast, and can be viewed as single images
Studies confirm utility of PointMan for molecular analysis of CTCs and circulating DNA in liquid biopsies
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that two research posters supporting the application of its PointMan™ DNA enrichment technology, for rapid and sensitive detection of lung cancer mutations, have been delivered at key conferences. Both posters are available at www.ekfmolecular.com. At the recent International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer held in...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their temperature controlled stages in the study of the novel electrolytes that can be used in fuel cells.
This work was carried out at the Katholic University of Leuven in Belgium. The Katholic University of Leuven in central Belgium provides nine clusters, or Key Areas, of scientific research. The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis is a group within the Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, M2S. Fuel cells are one of the key areas of research. Fuel cells, and in particular polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been earmarked as highly...
Company maintains focus on quality to meet customer expectations
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Harshad Joshi as Quality Manager. Harshad’s appointment marks Cherwell’s commitment to providing the highest quality products, enabling customers to retain complete confidence in the products Cherwell supply them with. Andy Whittard, Managing Director of Cherwell, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Harshad to Cherwell Laboratories. Harshad brings a wealth of...
Torrey Pines Scientific announces its NEW EchoTherm™ Model IC25XR Fully Programmable, Personal Incubator - Heater, Chiller, Freezer for use on the bench top with a wide range of samples.
The IC25XR can be used to run temperature profiles, unattended restriction digestions or ligations, automatic enzyme reactions and deactivations, storing oocytes at 17°C, storing DNA and enzyme libraries at the users work station, and for replacing messy ice buckets. The IC25XR features 5-program memory with ten steps per program capacity. All programs are stored for instant recall and use at any time. The IC25XR has a temperature range from...
Ingenza is collaborating with researchers at Plymouth University to develop an efficient, scalable microbial production system for epidermicin, an exciting new antibiotic that rapidly kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other harmful bacteria.
Mathew Upton, Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology at Plymouth University, explained: “Epidermicin is a stable, 51 amino acid peptide originally found in Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci. It is more potent than existing antibiotics, is non-toxic and represents a new tool in the arsenal of antibiotic medications. However, epidermicin is produced in...
Genomics’ proprietary statistical analysis tools and integrated multi-phenotype database will be used to inform Biogen’s drug research and development processes
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading analysis company developing algorithms, data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human disease, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Biogen. The collaboration aims to refine drug target selection through the use of sophisticated analysis of human genetic data. Under the terms of the agreement Biogen...
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 of residual oil on the outside...
Presents data on how scientists at Merck are using the ambr® 250 system as a tool for rapid development of both cell culture bioprocesses and microbial fermentation
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced a new paper entitled, ‘Automated disposable small-scale bioreactor reactor for high-throughput process development: implementation of the 24 bioreactor array’ has been published in the respected, peer reviewed journal, Pharmaceutical Bioprocessing. The paper details how scientists at leading pharmaceutical firm, Merck are utilising the ambr® 250 automated mini bioreactor system to improve process...
New Instrument Helps Pharma Labs Comply with Global Quality Requirements
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has launched the QbD1200 Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer. Designed to be faster for higher TOC sample analysis throughput for the busy QC laboratory, the new instrument also carries out direct TOC analysis for greater quality and regulatory compliance. “The QbD1200 is designed to assist the pharmaceutical industry to meet the increasingly strict requirements of the major global regulatory* guidelines,” said...
Genevac, specialists in solvent removal, have developed a suite of proprietary technological solutions to facilitate post purification sample handling, including reformatting.
For labs undertaking purification using Normal Phase HPLC, SFC or Flash chromatography – removal of organic solvents can be simply, productively and safely carried out in a Genevac centrifugal evaporator (EZ-2, ROCKET, Rocket Synergy or HT Series III). Where the nature of the sample being concentrated can lead to solvent bumping (e.g. natural products) - Genevac's DriPure® technology is proven to completely eliminate this troublesome and...
Designed and preconfigured for straightforward, state-of-the-art separations
Proteomics laboratories can benefit from a for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The new Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system with a pressure capacity of 1200 bar is designed to provide effortless separation performance and high-throughput capacity. The Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system and the Thermo Scientific Acclaim PepMap nanoLC columns made their debut at the Human Proteome Organization’s 14th Annual World...
The minister was visiting the site at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where the new Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) will be based. The ICE, supported by £16m of UK Government funding through the Medical Research Council as part of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley City Deal, will provide clinical research facilities which will be unique in the UK and create more than 200 new jobs for local people. The centre is expected to be...
A newly developed software interface allows seamless operation of the Connect stacker through the reader’s SparkControl™ software, helping to streamline laboratory workflows for greater productivity. The Connect is a versatile microplate stacker designed to offer fast, smooth transfer of plates to and from the host instrument. Already popular with users of Tecan’s Infinite® series microplate readers and HydroSpeed™ plate...
PRESTO® A85 and W85 have a heating capacity of 6 kW, but this is more than doubled to 15 kW in PRESTO® A85t and W85t. Cooling capacity is as high as 2.8 kW. As a result, all units are ready to compensate for both exothermic and endothermic reactions with extraordinary speed. Powerful, maintenance-free pumps generate pressure of up to 3.2 bar and a flow rate of 80 l/min.....
Researchers today are keenly interested in both fast and high resolution separations of numerous biomolecules to support the development of novel therapeutic proteins and peptides in pharmaceutical drug development, to advance understanding in modern university laboratories, to characterise protein post-translational modifications and to fully assess subtle differences in biosimilars and other products of bioengineering and manufacture.
Immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer is rapidly evolving from therapies that globally and non-specifically simulate the immune system to more targeted activation of individual components of the immune system. The net result of this targeted approach is decreased toxicity and increased efficacy of immunotherapy. The understanding of the checkpoint signalling pathway involving the programmed death 1 (PD-1) receptor and its ligands (PD-L1/2) in...
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, is celebrating a significant milestone. Over 300 peer-reviewed research papers have now been published that feature ACD’s RNAscope technology as a core part of the research methodology, reflecting its facility in advancing the latest biological research in both academia and industry. RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) is a valuable tool for studying...
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, is unveiling its new CELLview slide at the European Biotechnica trade show in Hanover, Germany. The slide’s glass bottom is now available with both a TC-treated surface, for simple applications, and an Advanced TC-treated surface for more complex experiments such as multiple immunological staining or live cell analysis of sensitive cells...
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched its CE-IVD labelled Cytocell Aquarius®P16/3c/7c/17c Probe Kit, a cost-effective, ready-to-use fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe kit for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer — for sale in Europe. Bladder cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in 2012 was reported as the 5th most common cancer in Europe1. While...
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that two research posters supporting the application of its PointMan™ DNA enrichment technology, for rapid and sensitive detection of lung cancer mutations, have been delivered at key conferences. Both posters are available at www.ekfmolecular.com. At the recent International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer held in...
This work was carried out at the Katholic University of Leuven in Belgium. The Katholic University of Leuven in central Belgium provides nine clusters, or Key Areas, of scientific research. The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis is a group within the Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, M2S. Fuel cells are one of the key areas of research. Fuel cells, and in particular polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been earmarked as highly...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Harshad Joshi as Quality Manager. Harshad’s appointment marks Cherwell’s commitment to providing the highest quality products, enabling customers to retain complete confidence in the products Cherwell supply them with. Andy Whittard, Managing Director of Cherwell, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Harshad to Cherwell Laboratories. Harshad brings a wealth of...
The IC25XR can be used to run temperature profiles, unattended restriction digestions or ligations, automatic enzyme reactions and deactivations, storing oocytes at 17°C, storing DNA and enzyme libraries at the users work station, and for replacing messy ice buckets. The IC25XR features 5-program memory with ten steps per program capacity. All programs are stored for instant recall and use at any time. The IC25XR has a temperature range from...
Mathew Upton, Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology at Plymouth University, explained: “Epidermicin is a stable, 51 amino acid peptide originally found in Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci. It is more potent than existing antibiotics, is non-toxic and represents a new tool in the arsenal of antibiotic medications. However, epidermicin is produced in...
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 of residual oil on the outside...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced a new paper entitled, ‘Automated disposable small-scale bioreactor reactor for high-throughput process development: implementation of the 24 bioreactor array’ has been published in the respected, peer reviewed journal, Pharmaceutical Bioprocessing. The paper details how scientists at leading pharmaceutical firm, Merck are utilising the ambr® 250 automated mini bioreactor system to improve process...
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has launched the QbD1200 Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer. Designed to be faster for higher TOC sample analysis throughput for the busy QC laboratory, the new instrument also carries out direct TOC analysis for greater quality and regulatory compliance. “The QbD1200 is designed to assist the pharmaceutical industry to meet the increasingly strict requirements of the major global regulatory* guidelines,” said...
For labs undertaking purification using Normal Phase HPLC, SFC or Flash chromatography – removal of organic solvents can be simply, productively and safely carried out in a Genevac centrifugal evaporator (EZ-2, ROCKET, Rocket Synergy or HT Series III). Where the nature of the sample being concentrated can lead to solvent bumping (e.g. natural products) - Genevac's DriPure® technology is proven to completely eliminate this troublesome and...
Proteomics laboratories can benefit from a for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The new Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system with a pressure capacity of 1200 bar is designed to provide effortless separation performance and high-throughput capacity. The Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system and the Thermo Scientific Acclaim PepMap nanoLC columns made their debut at the Human Proteome Organization’s 14th Annual World...