Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Dionex Releases Protein and Antibody Therapeutics and Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Application NotebooksMay 20, 2010
Dionex, the leader in liquid chromatography separations, is pleased to announce the release of two applications notebooks in PDF format: the Protein and Antibody Therapeutics Applications Notebook and the Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Applications Notebook.
Read MoreBioConference Live Announces Speakers and Sponsors for Second Edition of Premier Online Conference for Life Science CommunityMay 19, 2010
June 2nd and 3rd Virtual Event at www.bioconferencelive.com Features G. Steven Burrill, Funder and Supporter of Biotech industry, Kevin Hrusovsky, CEO Caliper Life Science, and More
Read MoreDNA measurements using the TrayCellMay 17, 2010
One of the most common applications of a UV/Visible spectrophotometer is to measure the concentration of nucleic acids. Often there is very little sample available and the researcher may not wish to dilute it further in order give sufficient volume for measurement in a standard quartz cuvette. There are ultra-micro quartz cuvettes available which will allow as little as 20μl of sample to be measured directly, however they can be quite difficult to use to achieve reproducible results. An alternative, if the sample is of a sufficient concentration, is to use a TrayCell.
Read MoreThe Eppendorf Research plus pipette May 17, 2010
In today's research environment, attention on pipettes no longer focuses exclusively on precision and accuracy; instead, user-friendly operating features, which reduce strain during pipetting, have moved into the foreground. Therefore, ergonomics plays an important role for the user. Primarily mentioned aspects are the weight of the pipette and the forces required during use. Included in the handling force are, among others, the force required for attachment and securing as well as ejection of the pipette tip. The new mechanical pipettes of the pipette family Eppendorf Research plus have demonstrated optimal performance in all those areas.
Read MoreUser Report on epMotion from the research laboratory of the Institute of Pathology at the Technical University of MunichMay 17, 2010
After our work group in the department of pathology in the University Hospital rechts der Isar had established a method for the extraction of proteins from fixed materials embedded in paraffin, we wanted to analyze these samples on a antibody specificity, and to avoid entering the saturation range during quantification, serial dilutions need to be spotted onto the slide. These must be prepared in 96-well and/or even 384-well plates.
Read MoreReducing PCR reaction times by using faster ramp rates, modifying programs and changing the reaction mixMay 17, 2010
In the modern laboratory, speed is often of the essence and any process capable of saving valuable research time is an advantage. One recent advance in this direction is the development of fast PCR protocols which include both specialised PCR reagents and modified thermal cycling steps. The Techne TC-PLUS thermal cycler gives the user all the features required to make best use of these new methodologies by offering flexible programming and rapid block ramp rates of up to 5ºC/s.
Read MoreTransformation of Bacteria and Spreading onto 24-well Agar Deepwell Plates with Eppendorf epMotion 5075May 17, 2010
Transformation of bacteria with DNA and spreading onto agar deepwell plates has been automated using the Eppendorf epMotion® 5075. After overnight incubation, positive colonies could be observed. The described method is very effective and can be fully automated. It provides significant advantages for all steps of the process of distributing DNA in small aliquots onto agar plates. The method is inexpensive and simple, as we can routinely generate 24-well agar deepwell plates to obtain desired colonies.
Read MorePerforming Cell Growth Curve Experiments with different Substances on the Eppendorf epMotion 5075 LHMay 17, 2010
In the present Application Note we make use of the liquid handling system epMotion® 5075 LH to analyze simultaneously the influence of seven different concentrations of three substances dissolved in three different solvents on the growth of the fibroblast cell line NIH/3T3. Three independent experiments were performed and each experiment is divided into 5 steps: Cell seeding, Cell treatment, Culture media change, Fixation and Sulforhodamin B staining and measurement.
Read MoreBIOTECHNICA 2010: From Biomedicine Industry to the Future of Our FoodMay 13, 2010
BIOTECHNICA 2010 is open for business in Hannover from 5 to 7 October, with new focus topics and more wide-ranging coverage. "Those in search of current trends, new ideas and inspiration need look no further than BIOTECHNICA", says Stephan Ph. Kühne, who sits on the Board of Management at Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover.
Read MoreBIOTECH CHINA 2010: Promoting Innovation and Business Contacts in China May 4, 2010
BIOTECH CHINA will be opening its gates for business for the fourth time from 2 to 4 June. A well-established meeting-place for the biotech community, the event in Shanghai offers Chinese companies in the biotech and life sciences sector, and their counterparts from across the world, excellent opportunities to establish new business contacts on the vibrant Chinese market.
Read MoreConference Apr 28, 2010
The 2010 Anatune conference will be dedicated to resource savings in the laboratory. The conference - on 5th and 6th October 2010 - will be hosted by Anatune, the UK's leading chromatography solutions company. "All analytical laboratories are under pressure to complete more work to higher standards but reduce costs", says Ray Perkins, Anatune's managing director.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Two Dimensional Ion Chromatography for the Determination of Total PhosphorusApr 28, 2010
Dionex is pleased to release Application Note 244 that demonstrates a simple, two-dimensional analytical technique for the analysis of total phosphorus. Application Note 244: Determination of Total Phosphorus Using Two-uses an IonPac® AS11-HC column to separate phosphate from a large excess of sulfate.
Read MoreMore than 400 exhibitors and an outstanding scientific program: AchemAsia 2010 proves itself as the leading event for the process industries in AsiaApr 26, 2010
The countdown is running - on June 1st, AchemAsia 2010 will open its doors in Beijing's CNCC China National Convention Center. More than 400 exhibitors have already registered for the leading exhibition congress for the process industries in Asia, making it one of the biggest events in the series so far.
Read MoreDionex Applications Demonstrate EPA Method 1664A Using the AutoTrace 280 SPE Instrument in Disk and Cartridge ConfigurationsApr 23, 2010
Dionex announces new methods for the extraction of oil and grease from water samples using the Dionex AutoTrace® 280 system in disk and cartridge configurations. Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) and solid-phase extraction (SPE) are proven techniques that meet the requirements of EPA 1664A.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Announces Two-Day Laboratory Informatics Symposium in Bahrain from May 17-18, 2010Apr 19, 2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it will host its two-day Laboratory Informatics Symposium (LIS) on May 17-18, 2010 at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. This symposium is aimed at laboratory managers across a range of industries with responsibility for QA, data management and lab workflow.
Read MoreLeading professionals to gather at 20th World Congress of BiosensorsApr 16, 2010
Next month will see leading biosensor professionals celebrate the 20th anniversary of the World Congress of Biosensors in Glasgow with the largest event ever held on the subject. Since the first event held in Singapore in 1990, the Biosensor market has grown to over $12 billion per year and includes everything from DNA chips for genetic profiling to sensors to detect life on Mars.
Read MoreDionex Application Improves Determination of Sulfate and Sulfamate in Topiramate Using Ion ChromatographyApr 14, 2010
Dionex announces a new method for determination of sulfate and sulfamate in a pharmaceutical preparation using Ion Chromatography. Application Note 238: Determination of Sulfate and Sulfamate in Topiramate Using a Reagent-Free, released in September, describes a method that uses a Reagent-FreeTM ion chromatography (IC) system Ion Chromatography System with the IonPac® AS11 column and suppressed conductivity detection for the determination of sulfate and sulfamate in topiramate.
Read MoreDionex Releases Their Updated Mass Spectrometry Applications GuideApr 8, 2010
Dionex Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the updated mass spectrometry (MS)applications guide. The new applications presented in the MS Applications Guide offer excellent analytical choices for separation scientists in the fields of water testing, health and safety, chemicals, and food and beverages.
Read MoreReversed-Phase HPLC: Columns, Dimensions and Testing Part 1: Column selectionMar 22, 2010
This article provides some general principles to apply when considering the purchase of HPLC columns for use in the laboratory. The types of data obtained from column characterisation experiments are highlighted and the relevance of the data to the intended application is discussed. Part 2 will focus on selection of appropriate testing regimes.
Read MoreDETERMINATION OF PACLITAXEL IN HUMAN PLASMA BY XLC-MS USING SYMBIOSIS PHARMAMar 21, 2010
The SymbiosisTM Pharma is Spark Holland's unique solution for integrated on-line SPE-LC-MS automation (XLCMS). The system offers large flexibility in processing different types of samples selecting one of the three fully automated operational modes: LC-MS, XLC-MS, or AMD (Advanced Method Development). A sensitive, specific, accurate and precise assay was developed for the on-line extraction and determination of paclitaxel in human plasma by XLC-MS, using the SymbiosisTM Pharma
Read MoreDetermination of Chloramphenicol in eggs by XLC-MS using the Symbiosis Pharma SystemMar 21, 2010
SymbiosisTM Pharma is Spark Holland's unique solution for integrated online SPE-LC-MS automation (XLC-MS). The system offers large flexibility in processing different types of samples selecting one of the three fully automated operational modes LC-MS; XLC-MS; AMD (Advanced Method Development). This application shows a fast method development for Chloramphenicol with the use of the AMD mode of Symbiosis Pharma together with the HySphereTM method development cartridge tray (Spark p.n.0722.650).
Read MoreUltra low level determination of 25-mono-hydroxy-vitamin D2 and D3 in human plasma by acetonitrile- free XLC-MS/MS using the Symbiosis SystemMar 21, 2010
A fast, sensitive and simple method has been developed for the analysis of 25-mono hydroxy vitamin D2 (MHVD2) and 25-mono hydroxy vitamin D3 (MHVD3) in human plasma.
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