METTLER TOLEDO provides a new, compact and affordable family of titrators The EasyPlus™
The leading provider of precision instruments has created a compact and simple titrator specifically designed for basic requirements and first time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries. Drawing upon extensive knowledge and experience of hard- and software engineering has produced a small, affordable and reliable instrument....
Accelerate your research with high speeds (up to 21,100 xg), rotor versatility and outstanding safety.
From intuitive controls, to the certified Thermo Scientific™ ClickSeal™ biocontainment rotor lids that “click” in place, Thermo Scientific microcentrifuges deliver the perfect blend of capabilities to support micro-volume protocols such as nucleic acid or protein lysate preparation and PCR reaction set-up - all in a remarkably small footprint....
In this new application note, Millipore describes how a Novel RNA detection reagent enables gene expression analysis in living cells.
This technology allows for carrier- free cellular endocytosis of the reagent, followed by detection and relative quantitative analysis of RNA levels. Because the reagent leaves the cell after the detection event, the same sample can be used for any downstream analysis, meaning you can assess multiple biomarkers or downstream functionalities in the same cells. Additionally, this reagent requires no upfront sample preparation, has no toxic effects on cellular fate and no known nonspecific, off-target effects....
The CLARIOstar is a multimode microplate reader with new Advanced LVF Monochromators (TM), highly sensitive filters, and an ultra-fast spectrometer
Perfect for measuring and developing fluorescence assays, the CLARIOstar has Advanced LVF Monochromators for flexibility that can be used in combination with filters for greater sensitivity. The Advanced LVF Monochromators, having continually adjustable wavelengths (320 to 850 nm) and bandwidths (8 to 100 nm) for excitation and emission, have significantly increased performance over conventional monochromators giving them filter-like performance....
Read MoreDo You Want Rapid, Reproducible Grinding of Samples?May 16, 2013
Why Not Try The Gyro Mill?
Glen Creston’s Gy-Ro Mill has been designed with a unique mechanism enabling the optimum amplitude setting to be set for different materials. Amplitude adjustment ensures the best possible results as it can be set to meet the special characteristics of the feed material and the fineness required. The setting also controls the wear rate and consequent degree of contamination from the grinding dish....
At Forum Labo & Biotech, Malvern Instruments will exhibit the latest materials and biophysical characterization technology and instrumentation, including Archimedes, the new Zetasizer Nano ZSP and an extended range of sample dispersion accessories for the Mastersizer 3000.
In addition to participating in the exposition, the company is also running a half-day user training course on particle size measurement by laser diffraction and size of nanoparticles by dynamic light scattering, which is free of charge to Forum Labo attendees....
Fundamental shift from sequential to simultaneous measurement improves accuracy and precision while significantly reducing measurement time
The SPECTRO MS is the first commercially available ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer) capable of truly simultaneous mass spectrometry. A revolutionary new detector placed at the focal plane of the mass spectrometer simultaneously and quantitatively measures the entire mass spectrum, from lithium to uranium...
Molecular Devices, market leader in the electrophysiology and biophysical research markets for over 30 years, announced today the launch of its next generation Axon™ Digidata® 1550 Low-Noise Data Acquisition System.
Considered the industry standard in neuroscience research labs, the new Digidata Platform enables the parallel patching of up to eight cells simultaneously to provide better insight of neuronal network function and capture more data points per experiment. This new system extends the precision and quality of the existing Axon Digitizer platform to include a higher sampling rate to monitor rapid responders, combined with enhanced performance in low-noise, high resolution 16-bit data acquisition....
Thermo Scientific iAutomate software reduces time needed for optimal system set-up design and provides accurate estimates
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new online automation system configuration tool, the Thermo Scientific iAutomate. As a self-serve, free-to-use tool, iAutomateTM is designed to reduce the time associated with configuring and trialing an automation set-up. Users can quickly and easily build their own system to meet individual application or process requirements or modify an existing system around the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS plate mover. This allows for lab- or office-based access for automation optimization and efficient online estimating....
Read MoreCambio provides Microzone PCR and DNA reagents to life science marketMay 13, 2013
Cambio, distributor of high-quality life science products in the UK, is able to supply its customers with a selection of reagents by Microzone.
MegaMix, microLYSIS® and MicroCLEAN are each specifically designed as convenient and efficient solutions for PCR, DNA release and DNA clean-up respectively. By incorporating these reagents into their procedures, life scientists can save time that would otherwise be spent creating their own mixes, as well as reducing risk of contamination. Thanks to their standardised formulation, the Microzone reagents also dramatically increase the reproducibility of DNA amplification, giving researchers the upmost confidence in their methods, and therefore their results....
BioVision is thrilled to introduce Three Brand New Assay Kits: Yeast Mitochondria Isolation Kit- A highly efficient kit to isolate intact yeast mitochondria, Mitochondrial Protein IP Kit - For IP/Co-IP/Pull-down of mt. proteins or complexes & Cytochrome Oxidase Activity Colorimetric Assay Kit- Rapid, HTS Kit to measure Cytochrome Oxidase Activity
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of eukaryotic cells. Located in the cytoplasm, they are the sites of cellular respiration, which ultimately generates fuel for the cell's activities. They generate most of the supply of energy in the form of adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP). Mitochondria are also involved in other cell processes such as cell division and growth, as well as cell death....
Read MoreMerck Millipore Launches First Commercially Available Multiplexed Assays for Stem Cell Protein MarkersMay 9, 2013
Merck Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck, has announced availability of the MILLIPLEX® map Human Stem Cell Pluripotency Magnetic Bead Kits, which enable the analysis of many different pluripotency biomarkers in a single measurement.
These kits are the first commercially available multiplexed protein biomarker assays based on the Luminex® xMAP® platform for this important research area. This new application of trusted bead-based multiplex technology gives researchers rapid feedback on the potency status of stem cell cultures and offers a significant advantage over existing techniques, which detect a limited number of proteins with a semi-quantitative output for a single sample...Read MorePrecast Gels provide Speed, Convenience and FlexibilityMay 8, 2013
Electrophoresis specialists CLEAVER SCIENTIFIC (CSL) have introduced a new range of 10 x 10cm Precast Gels which are ideally suited to all SDS-PAGE applications. PAGE-PRO Precast gels provide fast run times from 45 to 75 minutes and a superior performance compared to traditional Laemmli gels.
PAGE-PRO gels have a specially formulated proprietary gel matrix composition which ensures their enhanced performance and a guaranteed shelf-life of a minimum of 12 months. Available in single and gradient percentage acrylamide compositions, PAGE-PRO gels are manufactured using an automated filling technique that ensures total reproducibility between batches. They can also be used with standard Tris-MOPS, Tris-HEPES and Tris Tricine SDS running buffers and are suitable for use with Cleaver Scientific’s omniPAGE mini vertical electrophoresis and blotting systems....
Oxford Instruments, one of the world’s leading NMR specialists, has launched Pulsar - an affordable benchtop, cryogen-free NMR analyser that offers convenience without the special requirements associated with superconducting magnets. Pulsar’s small footprint is suitable for most labs and industrial production areas. Pulsar allows even the non-expert user to quickly and easily establish routine experiments. A team at the Institute of Food Research (IFR), Norwich, UK, led by Dr Kate Kemsley, Head of the Analytical Sciences Unit, funded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), has been trialling Pulsar....
Porvair Sciences has announced an online video demonstrating its MicroShake™ orbital shaker and how it can be used to accelerate sample preparation when using the company's popular p3 protein precipitation plates
By simply placing a p3 plate on the MicroShake™ dedicated plate holder and agitating for less than 30 seconds - rapid and complete mixing of serum samples with acetonitrile is ensured. The MicroShake™ has been rigorously tested with p3 plates to ensure that no breakthrough of supernatant liquid can occur and has been shown to be the fastest way to ensure protein precipitation throughout the sample....
Read MoreMalvern InstrumentsMay 3, 2013
Malvern Instruments has introduced a new, improved disposable folded capillary cell for use in its Zetasizer Nano particle and molecular characterization systems
The new cell is designed to further enhance the reproducibility of zeta potential measurements. It replaces the previous model of folded capillary cell while providing the same ‘plug and play’ convenience for easy application and disposal. Although intended primarily for the measurement of zeta potential, the disposable folded capillary cell can also be used for size measurements and is fundamental to Malvern’s patented diffusion barrier technique for the reliable, high-sensitivity measurement of the electrophoretic mobility (or zeta potential) of labile biological molecules, such as proteins in solution....
Read MoreSP Scientific Unveils New Benchtop Freeze DryerMay 1, 2013
The new VirTis BenchTop Pro freeze dryer range from SP Scientific have been designed to be highly affordable, yet meet the needs of the most demanding research laboratories. Each system can be configured to meet your present and future needs.
Condenser refrigeration packages of -55°C, -75°C, -85°C and -105°C allow you to meet the demands of both aqueous or aqueous solvent based formulations. You can configure your system for smaller sample numbers or to process a relatively heavy workload with condenser size choices of 3 liter, 8 liter or 9 liter. This built-in flexibility allows you to maximize the use of the freeze dryer in your lab while not paying needlessly for unnecessary capacity or refrigeration....
Read MoreGet More Intact, Viable Cells with BAMBANKER Cell Freezing MediumApr 30, 2013
The unique, patented formulation of BAMBANKER serum-free cell freezing medium has been optimised to give excellent recovery for cryogenically preserved cells
Now available from Alpha Laboratories, it protects even delicate cells during medium and long term ultra low temperature storage, BAMBANKER has been tested with established cell lines, primaries and stem cells. Both human and animal cells have been successfully preserved, demonstrating excellent survival rates...
One of the most economic and efficient methods of sizing particles in the micron range
The Air Jet Sizer is ideal for sieving difficult and very fine dry particles from 20 æm upward. It is easy to use, extremely efficient and provides accurate reproducible results. The Air Jet Sizer can be supplied with its own separate vacuum source which connects to the back of the sizer. Electrical power for the vacuum unit is supplied by a connector on the Air Jet Sizer enabling a single on/off switch to supply power to both units...
ATG Scientific, Oxford has introduced a thin-film deposition R&D sputtering tool from Midsummer AB, the Swedish maker of turn-key manufacturing lines for CIGS solar cell production
The UNO tool is a spin-off from Midsummer’s all sputtering CIGS process, but with its versatility, it can be used for a range of other thin-film R&D applications, including thermoelectric generators, CZTS solar cells, photocatalysis, thin- film batteries, fuel cell membrane coating, phase change media, AR coating and touch screens. The UNO allows for up to 13 individual process stations in an unbroken vacuum chain, minimizing the risk of sample contamination and reducing the clean room requirements. The tool can be equipped in different configurations depending on its intended use and special process requirements....
Read MoreSequence deeper and discover more!Apr 26, 2013
Cambio now supplies UK life scientists with the new Globin-Zero™ Gold Kit from Epicentre. This innovative product is used to clean up excess globin mRNA and rRNA in total blood RNA samples, allowing improved identification and sequencing of the target RNA components
Globin-Zero™ Gold Kits efficiently remove abundant globin RNAs from both intact and degraded human, mouse and rat total blood RNA samples. In these samples, as much as 70% of the mRNA can be globin mRNA, and this would account for a large majority of sequencing reads in RNA-Seq experiments. By removing excess RNA, the Globin-Zero™ Gold Kit enables deeper sequencing into blood RNA samples and improved identification of less abundant RNA types, including viral RNA. Complete in just 90 minutes, the rapid, single-pass process saves time and reduces sample waste compared to common multi-step procedures, which require the use of various kits to complete the same task....
Greiner Bio-One, a leading technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, is unveiling the 96 well SensoPlate Plus
As a microscopy plate with a transparent borosilicate glass bottom and a black cycloolefin frame, SensoPlate Plus was developed especially for use in high-resolution microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS). Microscopic applications such as confocal microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy are sophisticated methods that can benefit from SensoPlate Plus. Consisting of a black cycloolefin frame, 96 well SensoPlate Plus features an ultra-clear borosilicate 175 ?m cover glass bottom affixed with a low autofluorescence adhesive...
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The leading provider of precision instruments has created a compact and simple titrator specifically designed for basic requirements and first time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries. Drawing upon extensive knowledge and experience of hard- and software engineering has produced a small, affordable and reliable instrument....
From intuitive controls, to the certified Thermo Scientific™ ClickSeal™ biocontainment rotor lids that “click” in place, Thermo Scientific microcentrifuges deliver the perfect blend of capabilities to support micro-volume protocols such as nucleic acid or protein lysate preparation and PCR reaction set-up - all in a remarkably small footprint....
This technology allows for carrier- free cellular endocytosis of the reagent, followed by detection and relative quantitative analysis of RNA levels. Because the reagent leaves the cell after the detection event, the same sample can be used for any downstream analysis, meaning you can assess multiple biomarkers or downstream functionalities in the same cells. Additionally, this reagent requires no upfront sample preparation, has no toxic effects on cellular fate and no known nonspecific, off-target effects....
Perfect for measuring and developing fluorescence assays, the CLARIOstar has Advanced LVF Monochromators for flexibility that can be used in combination with filters for greater sensitivity. The Advanced LVF Monochromators, having continually adjustable wavelengths (320 to 850 nm) and bandwidths (8 to 100 nm) for excitation and emission, have significantly increased performance over conventional monochromators giving them filter-like performance....
Glen Creston’s Gy-Ro Mill has been designed with a unique mechanism enabling the optimum amplitude setting to be set for different materials. Amplitude adjustment ensures the best possible results as it can be set to meet the special characteristics of the feed material and the fineness required. The setting also controls the wear rate and consequent degree of contamination from the grinding dish....
The SPECTRO MS is the first commercially available ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer) capable of truly simultaneous mass spectrometry. A revolutionary new detector placed at the focal plane of the mass spectrometer simultaneously and quantitatively measures the entire mass spectrum, from lithium to uranium...
Considered the industry standard in neuroscience research labs, the new Digidata Platform enables the parallel patching of up to eight cells simultaneously to provide better insight of neuronal network function and capture more data points per experiment. This new system extends the precision and quality of the existing Axon Digitizer platform to include a higher sampling rate to monitor rapid responders, combined with enhanced performance in low-noise, high resolution 16-bit data acquisition....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new online automation system configuration tool, the Thermo Scientific iAutomate. As a self-serve, free-to-use tool, iAutomateTM is designed to reduce the time associated with configuring and trialing an automation set-up. Users can quickly and easily build their own system to meet individual application or process requirements or modify an existing system around the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS plate mover. This allows for lab- or office-based access for automation optimization and efficient online estimating....
MegaMix, microLYSIS® and MicroCLEAN are each specifically designed as convenient and efficient solutions for PCR, DNA release and DNA clean-up respectively. By incorporating these reagents into their procedures, life scientists can save time that would otherwise be spent creating their own mixes, as well as reducing risk of contamination. Thanks to their standardised formulation, the Microzone reagents also dramatically increase the reproducibility of DNA amplification, giving researchers the upmost confidence in their methods, and therefore their results....
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of eukaryotic cells. Located in the cytoplasm, they are the sites of cellular respiration, which ultimately generates fuel for the cell's activities. They generate most of the supply of energy in the form of adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP). Mitochondria are also involved in other cell processes such as cell division and growth, as well as cell death....
These kits are the first commercially available multiplexed protein biomarker assays based on the Luminex® xMAP® platform for this important research area. This new application of trusted bead-based multiplex technology gives researchers rapid feedback on the potency status of stem cell cultures and offers a significant advantage over existing techniques, which detect a limited number of proteins with a semi-quantitative output for a single sample...
PAGE-PRO gels have a specially formulated proprietary gel matrix composition which ensures their enhanced performance and a guaranteed shelf-life of a minimum of 12 months. Available in single and gradient percentage acrylamide compositions, PAGE-PRO gels are manufactured using an automated filling technique that ensures total reproducibility between batches. They can also be used with standard Tris-MOPS, Tris-HEPES and Tris Tricine SDS running buffers and are suitable for use with Cleaver Scientific’s omniPAGE mini vertical electrophoresis and blotting systems....
Oxford Instruments, one of the world’s leading NMR specialists, has launched Pulsar - an affordable benchtop, cryogen-free NMR analyser that offers convenience without the special requirements associated with superconducting magnets. Pulsar’s small footprint is suitable for most labs and industrial production areas. Pulsar allows even the non-expert user to quickly and easily establish routine experiments. A team at the Institute of Food Research (IFR), Norwich, UK, led by Dr Kate Kemsley, Head of the Analytical Sciences Unit, funded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), has been trialling Pulsar....
By simply placing a p3 plate on the MicroShake™ dedicated plate holder and agitating for less than 30 seconds - rapid and complete mixing of serum samples with acetonitrile is ensured. The MicroShake™ has been rigorously tested with p3 plates to ensure that no breakthrough of supernatant liquid can occur and has been shown to be the fastest way to ensure protein precipitation throughout the sample....
The new cell is designed to further enhance the reproducibility of zeta potential measurements. It replaces the previous model of folded capillary cell while providing the same ‘plug and play’ convenience for easy application and disposal. Although intended primarily for the measurement of zeta potential, the disposable folded capillary cell can also be used for size measurements and is fundamental to Malvern’s patented diffusion barrier technique for the reliable, high-sensitivity measurement of the electrophoretic mobility (or zeta potential) of labile biological molecules, such as proteins in solution....
Condenser refrigeration packages of -55°C, -75°C, -85°C and -105°C allow you to meet the demands of both aqueous or aqueous solvent based formulations. You can configure your system for smaller sample numbers or to process a relatively heavy workload with condenser size choices of 3 liter, 8 liter or 9 liter. This built-in flexibility allows you to maximize the use of the freeze dryer in your lab while not paying needlessly for unnecessary capacity or refrigeration....
Now available from Alpha Laboratories, it protects even delicate cells during medium and long term ultra low temperature storage, BAMBANKER has been tested with established cell lines, primaries and stem cells. Both human and animal cells have been successfully preserved, demonstrating excellent survival rates...
The Air Jet Sizer is ideal for sieving difficult and very fine dry particles from 20 æm upward. It is easy to use, extremely efficient and provides accurate reproducible results. The Air Jet Sizer can be supplied with its own separate vacuum source which connects to the back of the sizer. Electrical power for the vacuum unit is supplied by a connector on the Air Jet Sizer enabling a single on/off switch to supply power to both units...
The UNO tool is a spin-off from Midsummer’s all sputtering CIGS process, but with its versatility, it can be used for a range of other thin-film R&D applications, including thermoelectric generators, CZTS solar cells, photocatalysis, thin- film batteries, fuel cell membrane coating, phase change media, AR coating and touch screens. The UNO allows for up to 13 individual process stations in an unbroken vacuum chain, minimizing the risk of sample contamination and reducing the clean room requirements. The tool can be equipped in different configurations depending on its intended use and special process requirements....
Globin-Zero™ Gold Kits efficiently remove abundant globin RNAs from both intact and degraded human, mouse and rat total blood RNA samples. In these samples, as much as 70% of the mRNA can be globin mRNA, and this would account for a large majority of sequencing reads in RNA-Seq experiments. By removing excess RNA, the Globin-Zero™ Gold Kit enables deeper sequencing into blood RNA samples and improved identification of less abundant RNA types, including viral RNA. Complete in just 90 minutes, the rapid, single-pass process saves time and reduces sample waste compared to common multi-step procedures, which require the use of various kits to complete the same task....
As a microscopy plate with a transparent borosilicate glass bottom and a black cycloolefin frame, SensoPlate Plus was developed especially for use in high-resolution microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS). Microscopic applications such as confocal microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy are sophisticated methods that can benefit from SensoPlate Plus. Consisting of a black cycloolefin frame, 96 well SensoPlate Plus features an ultra-clear borosilicate 175 ?m cover glass bottom affixed with a low autofluorescence adhesive...