New XLS+ Multichannel Pipettes Offer Reliability, Ease-of-Use

METTLER TOLEDO presents its next generation of Rainin multichannel pipettes. The manual Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS+ and electronic Rainin E4 XLS+ offer users durable, lightweight liquid ends and new mechanical designs that all but eliminate hand strain while ensuring the highest channel-to-channel consistency. This combination of improved ergonomic comfort and exceptional performance—long the hallmark of Rainin multichannels—helps pipette operators work more comfortably and reduce the risk of error and potentially expensive rework. Experiment costs go down as throughput accuracy increases...

New SIRTainty™ Class III HDAC Assay From Merck Millipore Used in Recent Study Demonstrating Novel Mechanism for Activation of SIRT1  

AMSBIO has announced further expansion of its tissue biorepository and collection services to now include blood products from human donors with auto-immune and neurological conditions.

Whole blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs and cerebrospinal fluid samples are available from a wide variety of donors.  In addition AMSBIO is now able to offer collection services of patient samples that meet the demographic and medical history requirements of specific research studies. Drawing upon over 20 years of serving this market - AMSBIO has established one of the most comprehensive ranges of tissue products to advance personalised medicine by putting these valuable samples in the hands of leading researchers...

The new Dissofract, from Copley Scientific, is a compact stand alone unit for the automated sampling of tablet dissolution testing apparatus.

It delivers minimal cross-contamination and short sampling times enabling accurate assessment of the dissolution profile of even fast release tablets. With a novel design based around the use of highly accurate bidirectional pumps Dissofract offers the additional advantages of low dead volume and First In/First Out (FIFO) operation enabling data matching with manual results. The widespread use of tablets makes drug release or dissolution testing one of the most routinely applied analyses in the pharmaceutical industry...

New Product Release Hyb-Ice Thermal Profiling System — Heats and Cools!

“If you like the Hybex Incubator (manufactured by SciGene and sold by SciGene, Illumina, FisherScientific and others) – you’ll LOVE this!“ The Hyb-Ice Thermal Profiling System is an affordable and flexible alternative to a standard thermal cycler for performing everyday temperature profiles and PCR cycling. The system consists of a programmable heating/cooling base and one quick-change block. A non-contact heated lid regulates air temperature above the samples to control condensation. A variety of tube and plate are available, including blocks for 0.2, 0.6, 1.5 and 2.0 ml tubes or blocks for 96 well PCR, flat-bottom or deep well plates. A microscope slide holder is also available...

AMSBIO has announced a new range of Aptamer Protein Precipitation Kits that bind with unmatched high specificity and affinity to target molecules.

The new AMSBIO Aptoprecipitation (AP) / Co-aptoprecipitation (Co-AP) Kits are aptamer based protein precipitation kits designed to provide easy, quick and consistent protein precipitation. The new kits offer a range of unique characteristics and provide significant advantages over alternative methods. Based upon a proprietary oligonucleotide - Aptamer kits will not contribute to protein/peptide background that can interfere with subsequent mass analysis...

Glen Creston - ‘Leaders in Size Reduction’ have improved the design and function of their Roller Crusher.

It can be supplied with a new control box with PLC which allows remote monitoring and control of the crusher in process applications. The largest single shaft unit is now 800mm long by 500mm wide internally and designed for crushing lump coal up to 250mm. High temperature versions are available for crushing power station ash at up to 250 degrees centigrade. This rugged, slow-running mill is equipped with either a single or double roller shafts fitted with crushing cams which rotate between crushing and stripping combs. Different shaped crushing elements are available depending on material...

ThinCert cell culture inserts from Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, offer a real alternative to animal testing.

From 11 July 2013, trade in cosmetics tested on animals will be prohibited in EU member states under the EU Cosmetics Regulation. This applies to both end products and individual ingredients. Perfectly replicated skin models consisting of human skin cells – from surgical waste, for example – feature the same properties and functions as normal human skin...

Simultaneous detection of CNVs, SNPs and LOH on a single array using any reference sample

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative genetics research and biomarker solutions to advance molecular medicine, has released a new microarray to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer research. The CytoSure™ Cancer +SNP array (4x180k) combines long oligo array comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) probes with fully validated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) content, providing the superior detection of both copy number variations (CNVs) and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) on a single chip. The array has been optimised in collaboration with Professor Jacqueline Schoumans from the Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, an expert in both aCGH and cancer genomics...

Genevac reports that its HT Series II  Evaporator using the Fast Lyophilisation, or LyoSpeed™ process is enabling a growing number of pharmaceutical labs to routinely dry HPLC fraction samples to a powder form, such that the samples can then be accurately weighed, easily sub-sampled and redissolved.

When working with certain HPLC solvents, such as water and acetonitrile, a fully dried result can be hard to achieve due to interactions with the dissolved sample - resulting in the formation of a gum or oil. To provide a rapid, high-throughput alternative to freeze drying HPLC purification fractions - Genevac developed its proprietary fast lyophilisation (LyoSpeed™) methodology for use on the HT Series II Evaporators. While LyoSpeed™ works well for most hydrophilic samples, difficulties may arise where the sample cannot dissolve in only water...

SciGene today announced the launch of CytoZyme Stabilized Pepsin, an advanced formulation of pepsin for pre-treating tissue samples in nucleic acid probe-based cytogenetic assays including FISH.

CytoZyme is a ready-to-use solution of purified pepsin that can be stored in the refrigerator without loss of activity. It replaces dry powder forms of pepsin that vary in activity that can negatively affect test results. According to Jim Stanchfield, PhD, President and CEO of SciGene, “Variability in FISH/ISH test results is frequently traceable to the protease used to pre-treat patient samples prior to hybridization with nucleic acid probes...

Wouldn't it be great if you could just swap all of your old pipettes for the latest ergonomic pipetting technology available? Well, now you can with Anachem's New Rainin LTS Swap Out Programme.

Where's the catch? Well there just simply isn't one. By signing up to the Anachem LTS Swap Out Scheme you can benefit from the latest pipetting technology in the new Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS pipettes, fixed consumable costs for two years and no pipette servicing costs for the first year. This programme really will help you stretch your consumables budget and grants further whilst protecting everyone in the lab from the risk of developing Repetitive Strain Injuries...

The new SI600C cooled shaking incubator is the latest addition to the Stuart range of benchtop science equipment.

The SI600C has all the features of the successful SI600 shaking incubator, with the addition of a separate recirculating chiller to extend the achievable temperature range. The original Stuart SI600 is a combined shaker and incubator, ideal for cell cultures. With the inclusion of a Stuart SRC4 chiller, (or one of an equivalent specification) the SI600C incubator can now run at 15?C below the ambient temperature of the room, to a minimum internal temperature of 5?C. The incubator can therefore be introduced into a whole new range of applications, such as cell-based protein expression, which often involves reduction of the culture temperature....

Cytation™3 is a cell imaging multi-mode microplate reader that combines automated digital microscopy and conventional microplate detection.  This unique patent pending design provides rich phenotypic cellular information with well-based quantitative data. 

New Eppendorf Tube 5.0 mL system fills the volume gap in sample preparation and storage

When working with samples between 2 and 5 mL, researchers often have no choice but to use tubes that are really designed for larger volumes, typically 15 mL conical screw cap tubes. The new Eppendorf Tube 5.0 mL now provides the ‘missing link’ for such samples, delivering a high-quality solution for volumes up to 5 mL. These new tubes feature a practical and convenient snap cap for single-hand operation and a compact conical design, removing the contamination risks associated with manipulating small volumes in large tubes...

Solentim system offers substantial economic benefits

Due to the significant time saving advantages of their Cell Metric^TM systems, Solentim, the market-leading developer of innovative tools for shortening steps in the upstream cell line development workflow, have had their best quarter of sales revenues to date. This includes multiple shipments of Cell Metric^TM systems to customers in the US and a repeat order from US biopharma. Cell Metric CLD^TM is a bench-top imaging station, which includes a 10 plate automated plate loader...

FLIR Systems has announced the FLIR Microscopy Stand - a complete solution for thermal evaluation of very small objects.

Comprising a FLIR SC5000 series thermal imaging camera with a x3 or x5 microscopic lens and high precision X,Y,Z stage for accurate positioning the FLIR Microscopy Stand is capable of accurate temperature measurement on targets as small as 3 microns square. Benefiting from a research-grade thermal imaging camera with a large focal plane array detector that delivers very low NETD and advanced design microscopic lenses the FLIR Microscopy Stand is able to deliver very high spatial resolution making microscopic thermal evaluation of electronic and photovoltaic components routine...

From Protein Preparation to Sedimentation in a Small Footprint

Microfuge 20 and 20R microcentrifuges from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences are designed to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of research applications, and are efficient and easy to use. Paired with Microfuge series rotors, the compact instruments provide flexibility and reliable, precise performance while occupying a small footprint. Processes are performed seamlessly, and include nucleic acid and protein preparation; pelleting, extractions, purifications, concentrations, phase separations and receptor binding; and rapid sedimentation of protein precipitates, particulates and cell debris...

With the Flexar™ PDA Plus™, the latest addition to the PerkinElmer Flexar liquid chromatography product family, scientists analyzing environmental, food, pharmaceutical and chemical samples can now better meet industry regulations and higher throughput demand.

This innovative technology brings the flexibility of modular design, the power of sensitivity and accuracy and the fastest sampling speeds to the most optically advanced photo diode array (PDA) detector on the market. Its design encompasses the widest detection range of any PDA detector on the market and rivals or exceeds that of conventional UV detectors. Delivering improved 2D and 3D chromatographic information, the PDA detector streamlines analysis with the following features...

New MEDICA Pro EDI Water Purification System for clinical diagnostic laboratories

PULSE EDI technology and unique recirculation for economical and consistent high purity water. ELGA Process Water, a Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies company, introduces the MEDICA Pro EDI - a new EDI (Electrodeionisation) water purification system for clinical diagnostic market. The MEDICA Pro EDI has been developed to produce consistently high purity water at economical running costs for a wide range of applications in modern clinical laboratory including immunochemistry and general chemistry automatic clinical analysers...

Link Technologies’ solid-supported Cyanine 540 and 650 dyes increase workflow efficiency

Link Technologies Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, has launched a range of high quality cyanine dye products to support the continued increase in demand for fluorescent labelling in biological imaging and molecular diagnostics. As well as introducing a new range of 3’-CPG solid supports modified with Cyanine 540 and Cyanine 650, Link Technologies now also manufactures and supplies the commonly used phosphoramidites, so researchers can now source an extended range of cyanine reagents produced to Link Technologies’ exacting standards...