AMSBIO announces MagSi-NGSPREP- a magnetic bead based tool that offers an efficient solution for DNA clean-up and size selection in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)applications.
MagSi-NGSPREP supports all standard DNA clean-up protocols encountered during Next-Gen library preparation, including the classical one-sided and two-sided "solid phase reversible immobilization" (SPRI) size selection protocols. The simple and flexible protocols employed using MagSi-NGSPREP can be adjusted to your specific application and NGS platform. MagSi-NGSPREP can be used manually but is also easy to automate fo...
Delivery of macromolecules and nano-particles into cells at high speed and high volume
TTP, a leading UK technology and product development company, has recently developed an innovative new approach to the intracellular delivery of macromolecules and nano-particles into cells at high speed and high volume. This new technique could have major implications for a range of cellular applications including the transfection of cells with DNA material. TTP has already successfully demonstrated the transport of antibodies into cells and is now beginning to explore other biomolecules and the full capabilities of this exciting technology...
Queensgate Instrument’s latest state-of-the art nanopositioning stages for high resolution microscopy are now available on the New Agar Scientific website.
The XYZ systems offer best-in-class stability for SPM and AFM applications, while the OSM objective scanner and SSM sample scanners use Queensgate’s patented Dual Sensor Technology™ to ‘self-tune’ – optimising performance as loads change without operator intervention. Unlike traditional strain gauge products, all Queensgate stages use a capacitive sensor position feedback to deliver the highest accuracy and stability available...
Lab M has launched µPrep™ Half Fraser Broth ISO (+FAC), the latest addition to the company’s µPrep range of convenient, ready-to-reconstitute microbiological culture media.
Designed for use in the isolation of Listeria spp. from foodstuffs, this complete primary enrichment broth is supplied sterile in a highly robust bag, which simply requires the addition of water. There is no mess and no autoclaving is required, ensuring the speedy preparation of 20 litres of complete Half Fraser Broth ISO (+FAC). The medium is based on the formulation of ISO 11290 and meets the performance requirements of ISO/TS 11133.....
Read MoreSciGene Introduces Dual Temperature FISH Slide IncubatorJul 15, 2014
SciGene today introduced the CytoBrite Duo Slide Incubation System, a dual temperature slide heating instrument for performing FISH hybridization protocols.
It consists of two independently controlled heating blocks that each hold a 6-slide removable tray. After assay assembly, a slide tray is simply moved from one lower temperature heating position to a higher temperature position to perform the brief probe co-denaturation step then returned to the lower temperature position for hybridization. The snap heating and cooling of slides eliminates heat damage to cells for more reliable results. Slides are sealed with...
The overwhelming majority of past and present imaging systems use a lens to focus the subject of interest, even today's super-resolution light microscopes that breach the diffraction limit through ingenious experimental methods.
Lensless imaging offers the prospect of a radical improvement in resolution by reconstructing a high-resolution image of an object from one or more diffraction patterns. One downside of lensless imaging is that samples typically need to fulfil very specific geometric constraints and illuminated with a narrow, stable and accurately defined spectrum. These technical limitations have been overcome recently by a team from LaserLaB Amsterdam at the VU University in Amsterdam. Writing in the new nature.com journal 'Light: Science and Applications', they describe a...
INTEGRA has introduced a Row Dilution Plate Holder accessory for its VIAFLO 96 and 384 handheld benchtop pipettes.
The new row dilution plate holder adds the functionality to perform serial dilutions in rows. Serial dilutions are often carried out in row format because it allows experimenters to dilute more samples (12 instead of 8 in a 96-well plate). The plate holder can easily be adapted to work with either 96 or 384 well plates. Serial dilution of assay components is a key technique in drug discovery and life science research. In assay development, serial dilution can be...
Porvair Sciences 24-well deep well plates permit users to simply undertake multiple, high volume (10ml / well) experiments in a single unit maximising both productivity and operational flexibility.
The 24-well plates are constructed of high grade, low extractable polypropylene, which imparts excellent temperature and chemical resistance making them the perfect tool for applications including serial dilution, mixing, reaction chemistry and cell culture growth. The wells are square with a conical base to optimise sample concentration and recovery...
Warwick Analytical Service (WAS) has introduced the Quantitative ICP-Scan, a new service that determines the levels of 67 different elements at low part per million making it ideal for analysing unknown or suspect contamination samples.
The service is competitively priced and a great starting point in determining elemental sample composition. The 67 elements covered by this proprietary WAS ICP methodology range from Silver (Ag) through to Zirconium (Zr)**. The WAS Quantitative ICP Scan Service provides information on elements present at 10-100 ppm right up to greater than 1% w/w. Measured intensities are compared to intensities of traceable standards to obtain the...
PHOTONEX exhibition is underpinned by a developing conference with key growth sectors being discussed in 2014, giving visitors the opportunity for continued high-level professional development.
The UK's largest showcase event dedicated to photonics and light technologies will be held on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October, returning to the popular Ricoh Arena in Coventry. With a broad light technologies remit, this event provides researchers and industry professionals the unique opportunity to meet with suppliers across the spectrum of photonics in the exhibition and in the in-depth “Enlighten” conference covering applications and...
A prototype of new technology to help specially trained dogs ‘sniff out’ the tell-tale signs of cancer in biological samples has been unveiled by The Open University (OU) at the 2014 Royal Society Summer Exhibition.
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, announce the Agilent 4300 Handheld FTIR spectrometer for a wide range of applications.
Analytik announces the UK and Ireland release of the Agilent 4300 Handheld FTIR spectrometer. This lightweight, ergonomic analyser enables the direct identification and assessment of high-value materials without sample extraction, making handheld FTIR a true non-destructive testing solution. The 4300 Handheld FTIR enables the user to take measurements wherever they are needed – regardless of the physical size or location of the object...
In high-throughput analysis the most important demand is to have safe and stable performing analysis systems.
To ensure this, usually trained personnel must carefully check and maintain the core components of the analyzer in short intervals. This costs valuable operation time. The laboratory technician has to make sure that the measurement results are not affected by the quality of combustion or by the sensitivity of the detection. Also drying and cleaning of the reaction gas play an important roles in the analysis process...
The High-Throughput DynaPro Plate Reader Utilizes Dynamic Light Scattering to Identify Most Promising mAb Buffer Conditions Prior to Extended Stability Testing
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation, is pleased to highlight a study recently authored by Martin Skov Neergaard from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, “Protein-Protein Interactions Investigated by DLS: Determination at High and Low Protein Concentration.” This article outlines the benefits of quantifying protein-protein interactions (PPI) using...
Two Fold Software Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of staff to assist with ever increasing sales of both new systems and upgrades, and ensure continued high customer satisfaction levels. Ron Kessels has been appointed as Business Development Manager, with key responsibility for developing relationships with strategic partners and distributors around the globe....
ADME/Tox is an acronym for the investigation of basic small molecule compound behavior in Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion, combined with toxicity assessments.
In its simplest form, ADME studies are principally concerned with the effects of an organism, tissue or cell on the compound. Toxicology however looks at the effects of the compound on an organism, tissue or cell. There are myriad microplate-based assays using a wide range of detection technologies for the analysis of ADME/Tox properties. These assays can use purified enzymes, engineered cell lines, primary cells and...
This comprehensive new medical compendium commemorates ten years of Sebia’s excellence in the field of hemoglobin separation using capillary electrophoresis
Sebia, a market leader in protein electrophoresis and tests for the diagnosis of hemoglobin disorders, announces today the debut of its Hemoglobins Atlas. This tool, which has been developed for the first time, is dedicated to helping Sebia’s capillary electrophoresis users orientate their diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies. Hemoglobin electrophoresis is an established technique routinely used in clinical laboratories for screening samples for...
Trajan Scientific and Medical (Trajan) will complete the integration of SGE Analytical Science (SGE) at all major operational centers in Australia, Europe, the US and Asia, as of July 1, 2014, when SGE entities will register new Trajan business names.
For workers in many laboratories around the world, SGE is synonymous with the highest quality in chromatography components and consumables. The company has established a leading reputation over the last 50 years. The SGE brand will live on and continue to grow in this field, supported by Trajan and its well-established network of distributors. Stephen Tomisich, Trajan’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are proud to build on...
Suppression plays a key role in ion-exchange chromatography and conductivity detection. It is widely used, e.g., for the analysis of anions and organic acids.
Metrohm is pleased to present a new brochure putting the theoretical aspects and practical benefits of suppression in ion chromatography in a nutshell.
Suppression as a practical solution for ion chromatography
decreases the background conductivity of the eluent
A prophylactic vaccine candidate against Chikungunya fever, developed by the Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience GmbH induces a significant neutralizing immune response and was also confirmed as safe.
These are the major interim results of a phase 1 clinical study of the company's Chikungunya vaccine candidate that uses a standard anti-measles vaccine as a vector. The Chikungunya epidemic, currently raging through the Caribbean, illustrates the urgent necessity to develop an effective vaccine against the rapid spread of the disease in tropical regions, now also threatening the North American continent...
Genevac announces a proprietary “odour reduction” function for its EZ-2 evaporator which enables it to be sited on the open bench rather than taking up valuable fume hood space.
Many solvent evaporators are routinely sited inside fume extraction hoods because residual solvent vapour, remaining in the chamber at the end of a run, can expose the operator to potentially harmful odours when the system is opened. The EZ-2’s Reduce Odour function automatically adds a repeated vent and vacuum cycle to the end of a method, which purges the evaporation chamber of residual solvent vapours...
SciGene (Sunnyvale, CA) today introduced the CytoBrite Slide Incubation System, a new programmable system for performing FISH/ISH hybridization protocols on 1 to 12 slides using Peltier technology for rapid heating and cooling.
The CytoBrite System accurately detects true slide conditions using SlideSense™ technology and records times and temperatures to a USB file. Removable trays transfer slides during probe addition, coverslipping and instrument loading to reduce handling. The system uses CytoBond Removable Coverslip Sealant to eliminate the need for humidification...
MagSi-NGSPREP supports all standard DNA clean-up protocols encountered during Next-Gen library preparation, including the classical one-sided and two-sided "solid phase reversible immobilization" (SPRI) size selection protocols. The simple and flexible protocols employed using MagSi-NGSPREP can be adjusted to your specific application and NGS platform. MagSi-NGSPREP can be used manually but is also easy to automate fo...
TTP, a leading UK technology and product development company, has recently developed an innovative new approach to the intracellular delivery of macromolecules and nano-particles into cells at high speed and high volume. This new technique could have major implications for a range of cellular applications including the transfection of cells with DNA material. TTP has already successfully demonstrated the transport of antibodies into cells and is now beginning to explore other biomolecules and the full capabilities of this exciting technology...
The XYZ systems offer best-in-class stability for SPM and AFM applications, while the OSM objective scanner and SSM sample scanners use Queensgate’s patented Dual Sensor Technology™ to ‘self-tune’ – optimising performance as loads change without operator intervention. Unlike traditional strain gauge products, all Queensgate stages use a capacitive sensor position feedback to deliver the highest accuracy and stability available...
Designed for use in the isolation of Listeria spp. from foodstuffs, this complete primary enrichment broth is supplied sterile in a highly robust bag, which simply requires the addition of water. There is no mess and no autoclaving is required, ensuring the speedy preparation of 20 litres of complete Half Fraser Broth ISO (+FAC). The medium is based on the formulation of ISO 11290 and meets the performance requirements of ISO/TS 11133.....
It consists of two independently controlled heating blocks that each hold a 6-slide removable tray. After assay assembly, a slide tray is simply moved from one lower temperature heating position to a higher temperature position to perform the brief probe co-denaturation step then returned to the lower temperature position for hybridization. The snap heating and cooling of slides eliminates heat damage to cells for more reliable results. Slides are sealed with...
The new row dilution plate holder adds the functionality to perform serial dilutions in rows. Serial dilutions are often carried out in row format because it allows experimenters to dilute more samples (12 instead of 8 in a 96-well plate). The plate holder can easily be adapted to work with either 96 or 384 well plates. Serial dilution of assay components is a key technique in drug discovery and life science research. In assay development, serial dilution can be...
The 24-well plates are constructed of high grade, low extractable polypropylene, which imparts excellent temperature and chemical resistance making them the perfect tool for applications including serial dilution, mixing, reaction chemistry and cell culture growth. The wells are square with a conical base to optimise sample concentration and recovery...
The service is competitively priced and a great starting point in determining elemental sample composition. The 67 elements covered by this proprietary WAS ICP methodology range from Silver (Ag) through to Zirconium (Zr)**. The WAS Quantitative ICP Scan Service provides information on elements present at 10-100 ppm right up to greater than 1% w/w. Measured intensities are compared to intensities of traceable standards to obtain the...
The UK's largest showcase event dedicated to photonics and light technologies will be held on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October, returning to the popular Ricoh Arena in Coventry. With a broad light technologies remit, this event provides researchers and industry professionals the unique opportunity to meet with suppliers across the spectrum of photonics in the exhibition and in the in-depth “Enlighten” conference covering applications and...
Analytik announces the UK and Ireland release of the Agilent 4300 Handheld FTIR spectrometer. This lightweight, ergonomic analyser enables the direct identification and assessment of high-value materials without sample extraction, making handheld FTIR a true non-destructive testing solution. The 4300 Handheld FTIR enables the user to take measurements wherever they are needed – regardless of the physical size or location of the object...
To ensure this, usually trained personnel must carefully check and maintain the core components of the analyzer in short intervals. This costs valuable operation time. The laboratory technician has to make sure that the measurement results are not affected by the quality of combustion or by the sensitivity of the detection. Also drying and cleaning of the reaction gas play an important roles in the analysis process...
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation, is pleased to highlight a study recently authored by Martin Skov Neergaard from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, “Protein-Protein Interactions Investigated by DLS: Determination at High and Low Protein Concentration.” This article outlines the benefits of quantifying protein-protein interactions (PPI) using...
Two Fold Software Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of staff to assist with ever increasing sales of both new systems and upgrades, and ensure continued high customer satisfaction levels. Ron Kessels has been appointed as Business Development Manager, with key responsibility for developing relationships with strategic partners and distributors around the globe....
In its simplest form, ADME studies are principally concerned with the effects of an organism, tissue or cell on the compound. Toxicology however looks at the effects of the compound on an organism, tissue or cell. There are myriad microplate-based assays using a wide range of detection technologies for the analysis of ADME/Tox properties. These assays can use purified enzymes, engineered cell lines, primary cells and...
Sebia, a market leader in protein electrophoresis and tests for the diagnosis of hemoglobin disorders, announces today the debut of its Hemoglobins Atlas. This tool, which has been developed for the first time, is dedicated to helping Sebia’s capillary electrophoresis users orientate their diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies. Hemoglobin electrophoresis is an established technique routinely used in clinical laboratories for screening samples for...
For workers in many laboratories around the world, SGE is synonymous with the highest quality in chromatography components and consumables. The company has established a leading reputation over the last 50 years. The SGE brand will live on and continue to grow in this field, supported by Trajan and its well-established network of distributors. Stephen Tomisich, Trajan’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are proud to build on...
Suppression as a practical solution for ion chromatography
These are the major interim results of a phase 1 clinical study of the company's Chikungunya vaccine candidate that uses a standard anti-measles vaccine as a vector. The Chikungunya epidemic, currently raging through the Caribbean, illustrates the urgent necessity to develop an effective vaccine against the rapid spread of the disease in tropical regions, now also threatening the North American continent...
Many solvent evaporators are routinely sited inside fume extraction hoods because residual solvent vapour, remaining in the chamber at the end of a run, can expose the operator to potentially harmful odours when the system is opened. The EZ-2’s Reduce Odour function automatically adds a repeated vent and vacuum cycle to the end of a method, which purges the evaporation chamber of residual solvent vapours...
The CytoBrite System accurately detects true slide conditions using SlideSense™ technology and records times and temperatures to a USB file. Removable trays transfer slides during probe addition, coverslipping and instrument loading to reduce handling. The system uses CytoBond Removable Coverslip Sealant to eliminate the need for humidification...