Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is widely recognised in traditional scientific fields like biology and chemistry, but its capabilities extend into many unexpected areas. SEM’s ability to capture high-resolution surface images makes it a vital tool in industries as diverse as forensic science and archaeology. Here Dan Merryweather, product manager at laboratory instrument distributor SciMed, explores five lesser-known applications of SEM...
The original, reworked! Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE has revised the Unistat temperature control systems and expanded them with the latest technologies. The concept, which has been established for decades, is now even more efficient and sustainable and offers a 4-year guarantee. Numerous models are now also available as ‘Green Line’ versions with CO2 refrigerant (R-744)...
A new report ‘Validating HPLC results obtained using any solvent’ includes results from real time flow rate monitoring of an HPLC system using the LC Flowmeter from TESTA Analytical. Accurate flow rate data measurement is demonstrated for a wide range of HPLC solvents. This capability means the LC Flowmeter not only can be used for determination of solvent specific calibration factors, but will also allow scientists to generate absolutely correct flow rate data for almost any HPLC application...
Sherwood Scientific's Model 501 programmable Fluid Bed Dryer provides a convenient lab scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications. The Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer delivers a high air flow rate, breaking up wet samples and ensuring vigorous mixing so that drying....
The CalibrexTM bottle-top dispensers from Socorex are robust precision instruments intended for a safe and reproducible liquid distribution. Directly screwed on the reagent bottle, they limit possible eye or skin contact, or vapours inhalation. The line covers 7 volume ranges: 0.1-1 / 0.25-2.5 / 0.5-5 / 1-10 / 2.5-25 / 5-50 / 10-100 mL. Select the most appropriate model, according to the type of liquid distributed...
Steam and water jacketed rectangular chamber autoclaves deliver faster sterilizing processes and drier loads more quickly. Models available from dedicated British autoclave manufacturer Priorclave include a choice of variety of chambers capacities from 230 to 350L (two hand wheels) and 400 to 700L (three hand wheels). The popularity of this style of front-loading autoclave is due to its exceptionally large, rectangular sterilizing chamber, making it extremely suitable for laboratories undertaking high-volume throughputs...
Scientists collaborate to customise top-of-the-line microscopy method with AI to better understand glioblastoma brain tumours. New research provides the proof of concept for a pioneering microscopy technique that can penetrate deep brain tissue. Researchers enhanced the technology with artificial intelligence to enable it to track individual brain tumour cells migrating along a nerve fibre ‘superhighway’ known as the corpus callosum...
AMSBIO has launched a range of genetically engineered Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) developed to provide improved model fidelity over cell lines and biochemical assays used for drug discovery and cell therapy research. These iPSC cell lines offer improved efficiency and cost savings compared to animal models, enhancing high-throughput reporter lines, human disease models and toxicity screening.
Peptide synthesis produces the target peptide along with a mixture of impurities that must be removed before they are used therapeutically. For chemically synthesized peptides, purification requires meticulous methods because these impurities can be structurally similar to the desired product. In this article Gilson covers synthetic peptide purification, focusing on purification by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)...
The Diagnostics & Research Institute for Pathology at the Medical University of Graz, a leader in personalized patient care and one of the largest hospitals in Austria, has selected the HALO AP® digital pathology platform from Indica Labs to deliver primary diagnostics. The enterprise digital pathology platform was selected alongside Aperio GT 450 scanners from Leica Biosystems for quality, performance, functionality, and usability...
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it’s vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under different preparation conditions. Thanks to a new study, which was published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, scientists can now use machine learning to determine what to expect from a new polymer...
This is your chance to join lab visionaries from all sectors for an unparalleled experience in collaboration, innovation, and networking this October 30th & 31st in Philadelphia. Explore the latest technological advancements shaping the future of labs during our keynotes sessions, roundtables, on our expo floor, 1-to-1 networking zone and more. If your work involves a lab, you need to be here. Meet with top lab leaders in the industry...
Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is widely recognised in traditional scientific fields like biology and chemistry, but its capabilities extend into many unexpected areas. SEM’s ability to capture high-resolution surface images makes it a vital tool in industries as diverse as forensic science and archaeology. Here Dan Merryweather, product manager at laboratory instrument distributor SciMed, explores five lesser-known applications of SEM...
The original, reworked! Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE has revised the Unistat temperature control systems and expanded them with the latest technologies. The concept, which has been established for decades, is now even more efficient and sustainable and offers a 4-year guarantee. Numerous models are now also available as ‘Green Line’ versions with CO2 refrigerant (R-744)...
A new report ‘Validating HPLC results obtained using any solvent’ includes results from real time flow rate monitoring of an HPLC system using the LC Flowmeter from TESTA Analytical. Accurate flow rate data measurement is demonstrated for a wide range of HPLC solvents. This capability means the LC Flowmeter not only can be used for determination of solvent specific calibration factors, but will also allow scientists to generate absolutely correct flow rate data for almost any HPLC application...
Sherwood Scientific's Model 501 programmable Fluid Bed Dryer provides a convenient lab scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications. The Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer delivers a high air flow rate, breaking up wet samples and ensuring vigorous mixing so that drying....
The CalibrexTM bottle-top dispensers from Socorex are robust precision instruments intended for a safe and reproducible liquid distribution. Directly screwed on the reagent bottle, they limit possible eye or skin contact, or vapours inhalation. The line covers 7 volume ranges: 0.1-1 / 0.25-2.5 / 0.5-5 / 1-10 / 2.5-25 / 5-50 / 10-100 mL. Select the most appropriate model, according to the type of liquid distributed...
Steam and water jacketed rectangular chamber autoclaves deliver faster sterilizing processes and drier loads more quickly. Models available from dedicated British autoclave manufacturer Priorclave include a choice of variety of chambers capacities from 230 to 350L (two hand wheels) and 400 to 700L (three hand wheels). The popularity of this style of front-loading autoclave is due to its exceptionally large, rectangular sterilizing chamber, making it extremely suitable for laboratories undertaking high-volume throughputs...
Scientists collaborate to customise top-of-the-line microscopy method with AI to better understand glioblastoma brain tumours. New research provides the proof of concept for a pioneering microscopy technique that can penetrate deep brain tissue. Researchers enhanced the technology with artificial intelligence to enable it to track individual brain tumour cells migrating along a nerve fibre ‘superhighway’ known as the corpus callosum...
AMSBIO has launched a range of genetically engineered Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) developed to provide improved model fidelity over cell lines and biochemical assays used for drug discovery and cell therapy research. These iPSC cell lines offer improved efficiency and cost savings compared to animal models, enhancing high-throughput reporter lines, human disease models and toxicity screening.
Peptide synthesis produces the target peptide along with a mixture of impurities that must be removed before they are used therapeutically. For chemically synthesized peptides, purification requires meticulous methods because these impurities can be structurally similar to the desired product. In this article Gilson covers synthetic peptide purification, focusing on purification by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)...
The Diagnostics & Research Institute for Pathology at the Medical University of Graz, a leader in personalized patient care and one of the largest hospitals in Austria, has selected the HALO AP® digital pathology platform from Indica Labs to deliver primary diagnostics. The enterprise digital pathology platform was selected alongside Aperio GT 450 scanners from Leica Biosystems for quality, performance, functionality, and usability...
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it’s vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under different preparation conditions. Thanks to a new study, which was published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, scientists can now use machine learning to determine what to expect from a new polymer...
This is your chance to join lab visionaries from all sectors for an unparalleled experience in collaboration, innovation, and networking this October 30th & 31st in Philadelphia. Explore the latest technological advancements shaping the future of labs during our keynotes sessions, roundtables, on our expo floor, 1-to-1 networking zone and more. If your work involves a lab, you need to be here. Meet with top lab leaders in the industry...