High resolution scanning is delivered via a range of features including a new scanning stage and support for a sensitive sCMOS camera, tailored to the needs of fluorescence scanning applications. Olympus’ award winning VS120 virtual slide systems have been updated to enable precision and accuracy in high-speed fluorescence and brightfield scanning – with the ability to scan a brightfield slide in under two minutes. The product range...
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has pooled its expertise in genome editing into a free web resource dedicated to providing researchers a hub of information on the very latest in using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. On the webpage, researchers can find a range of educational and practical resources suited to those both experienced and new to genome editing. These include a recent highly successful and comprehensive IDT webinar...
The RFM960-C delivers thermally stable results across a wide refractive index (RI) range: 1.30 to 1.70 RI and four decimal place resolution. This makes it ideal for users within the flavors, fragrance, chemical, petrochemical and particularly pharmaceutical marketplaces...
The freeze drying production of many pharmaceuticals and biological materials requires sterile conditions. Traditionally freeze dryers have used steam for sterilization. Unfortunately working with steam means that the freeze dryers are exposed to many different stresses and strains. SP Scientific, in conjunction with Bioquell, have developed an equally effective and less expensive solution to perform surface sterilization / decontamination of freeze dryers using hydrogen peroxide vapor...
The complete kit includes a choice of hotplate stirrer, the SCT1 temperature controller, stainless steel probe, retort rod and probe holder. The hotplate stirrer can be either a chemically resistant ceramic hotplate, or a more robust aluminium/silicon alloy hotplate. Both options are available with either analogue or digital control. All Stuart Undergrad hotplate stirrers are compatible with the SCT1 temperature controller, which works in conjunction...
With up to four complementary technologies on one multi-functional XRF platform, the new Zetium is set to change the way scientists think about XRF analysis. The measurement platform of Zetium holds both wavelength dispersive (WD) and energy dispersive (ED) cores for the first time in one instrument. Zetium can also include a small spot analysis tool for fast element distribution mapping, and the innovative THETA free lime channel for dedicated cement applications...
Ultrasonic Smart Lens technology (USL) is a unique FLIR technology, available for X6000sc cameras, that has been demonstrated to provide exceptional results for low contrast thermal imaging applications where the optimal focus is difficult to find. USL technology allows the user to remotely adjust the lens focus. Patented FLIR algorithms enhance the speed at which the lenses operate, as well as improving positioning...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced the 2015 version of the ambr® systems (ambr® 15 and ambr® 250) will be supplied with integrated BioPAT® MODDE Software for Design of Experiments (DoE), powered by Umetrics. This will allow bioprocess scientists to easily implement DoE into their work flow for simpler process optimisation and scale-up to larger single-use BIOSTAT® pilot and manufacturing scale bioreactors...
The Synapse EM is available in front and back illuminated for optimal quantum efficiency. With a sensor format of 1600 x 200 or 1600 x 400 and a pixel size of 16 microns, the Synapse EM is the ideal candidate for high spectral resolution measurements. The camera comes with a standard dual readout mode that allows the users to switch automatically between EMCCD mode for low light measurements and...
Offering high transfection efficiency and expression levels across a broad range of cell types, including stem cells and primary cells, mRNA-In™ is a robust and easy-to-use mRNA delivery solution proven in applications including protein expression and iPSC-reprogramming. Recognized as among the most difficult cell types to transfect, either freshly isolated or cryopreserved neurons or neural stem cells can be transfected with...
Measuring just 135 x 41 x 30mm and weighing only 80g, this small lightweight device is practical to carry around, easy-to-use and can read any 1D barcode or 2D Data-Matrix code on 24-, 48- and 96-well format tubes and racks. Due to its compact size and wireless operation - the Handheld Wireless Scanner MINI offers convenient, high performance scanning anywhere where you might need it. Users can now wirelessly read...
They are designed for multi-gas/multi-range functionality up to 8 bar (currently 6 gases) and standard accuracy of ± (0.5% RD + 0.2% FS) based on actual calibration. By connecting the instrument to the RS232/RS485 port of a PC or lap-top and running free “ZFM Configuration Utility” software, the user can select different gas types and flow ranges within a few minutes without removing the instrument from the installation...
Study suggests that millions of modern Asian men are descended from 11 ancient leaders, including Genghis Khan
The article, entitled “The role of NGS in stratified cancer medicine”, presents a valuable resource to better understand the present and the future of NGS in stratified cancer medicine, detailing the most relevant aspects of this revolutionary technology. A key focus of current cancer research is developing the use of stratified medicine. The approach is highly advantageous in guiding effective therapy as it profiles the genetic makeup of individual tumour samples...
When used along with standard culture, this conventional PCR kit will help to provide up-to-date information for infection control by identifying which gram-negative ampC resistant bacterial strains are present in the hospital. Resistance to the beta-lactam class of anti-microbials is a significant cause of multidrug-resistant urinary tract and bloodstream infections. The Philisa ampC ID kit, available exclusively in the UK from Alpha Laboratories, is a PCR based...
To support this highly specialised work, Nottingham-based Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) has recently launched a new range of pathology and mortuary products for use by forensic and histopathologists as well as by mortuary professionals. SLS is the UK’s largest independent British-owned supplier of scientific equipment, chemicals and consumables, and in building the catalogue staff looked into how and why post-mortem examinations...
Building on the company’s decades of experience, Eppendorf cell biology solutions deliver researchers and technicians with upmost levels of confidence, accuracy and reliability. When reproducible results are essential for laboratory work, it is possible for results to be affected by many factors. With the Eppendorf Xplorer® electronic pipettes, all relevant factors, from volume and speed to mixing cycles, are precisely and reproducibly set...
New advancements decrease power consumption and make CryoCube freezers among the most energy efficient in the industry. The CryoCube F570h and FC660h (high efficiency models) further improve energy efficiency compared to the F570 and FC660. All CryoCube Freezers are built with reliability in mind. Constructed from premium components, they ensure consistent performance and preservation year after year...
Dr. Michael Kempe and Dr. Michael Totzeck have been designated as Fellows, the highest level of the ZEISS technical ladder. They both work at Corporate Research & Technology. Kempe is Head of the Technology area. Totzeck is Head of Industrial and Consumer Innovations. President and CEO of ZEISS Dr. Michael Kaschke congratulated them both on their designation and thanked them for their excellent work to date...
Now, chemists and engineers at KU Leuven, in Belgium, have devised a strikingly simple and effective solution: they inject genetic material into a droplet of water and use a pipet tip to drag it over a glass plate covered with a sticky polymer. The droplet rolls like a ball over the plate, sticking the DNA to the plate surface. The unraveled DNA can then be studied under a microscope. The researchers described the technique in...
Offering high transfection efficiency and expression levels across a broad range of cell types, including stem cells and primary cells, mRNA-In™ is a robust and easy-to-use mRNA delivery solution proven in applications including protein expression and iPSC-reprogramming. Recognized as among the most difficult cell types to transfect, either freshly isolated or cryopreserved neurons or neural stem cells can be transfected with...