The ARNA Laboratory in Bordeaux, France, is using DNA and RNA aptamers to develop novel tools for biological applications.

In many laboratory environments it is essential to ensure that staff are trained to use specific instruments and/or to conduct specific tests before the work is scheduled.

Competency Tracker is a module that integrates seamlessly into the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics to allow monitoring of the training status and needs of staff. Competency Tracker is a component of the Matrix Gemini Quality Management Suite that forms part of Autoscribe’s Business Information Management System (BIMS).  This means that the system can not only be used as part of a LIMS but...

Therapeutic protein analysis kits, columns and software among highlights at Pittcon 2016

Biopharmaceutical companies can now achieve advanced levels of specificity, sensitivity and speed with specialized analytical workflow solutions for the characterization and quantification of proteins. These new and comprehensive workflow solutions for in-depth biopharmaceutical characterization were exhibited at Pittcon 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. “Characterization and...

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the expansion of Ion Chromatography instruments and accessories supported by Waters’ Empower^® Chromatography Data Software (CDS).

With the release of our new drivers Metrohm adds support for more sample handling accessories, IC systems with amperometric and conductivity detection and dual-channel systems for combined anion and cation analysis. Metrohm integrates with Empower to control all aspects of the system from a small volume autosampler to detection schemes. Users have the ability to determine anions, cations, and polar substances by ion...

Cresset Discovery Services, provider of contract research services for early phase discovery, and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), have entered into a collaborative agreement to use computer-aided drug discovery to identify back-up compounds for a recently discovered molecule in MMV’s portfolio.

“Cresset Discovery Services offer expertise in computational chemistry,” says Dr James Duffy, Associate Director, Drug Discovery, MMV. “We look forward to working with them to identify a back-up compound for one of our promising projects.” “Our experts in computational biology and computational chemistry are ideally placed to solve high impact problems in drug discovery such as the identification of back-up compounds...

PCRmax (a Bibby Scientific Company), will showcase the Alpha Cycler 4 and its accompanying software update at Arab Lab, 2016.

The Alpha Cycler 4 is the only commercially available thermal cycler, to offer four totally independent blocks. Coupled with the updated intuitive software, the Alpha Cycler 4 is able to enhance the value of each PCR run, by allowing users to streamline the workflow, and improve productivity and results. Designed with the end-user in mind, the second version of the Alpha Cycler 4 software allows users to monitor time until runs complete...

The ease of configuration offered within Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) will be showcased at PITTCON by Autoscribe Informatics.

Visitors to Booth #4063 can see a sample registration/submission screen tailored to their exact requirements. Visitors simply need to stop by Booth #4063 with a sketch of how they would like the screen to look and let Autoscribe Informatics staff configure it before their very eyes! This real-life demonstration highlights how easy it is to modify any workflow, screen or report to the exact needs of any laboratory and see the...

Avere FXT Series Edge Filers and Flash Capabilities Vault Space Data onto the AWS Cloud

Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for the hybrid cloud, today announced that NASA has selected Avere to help consolidate legacy storage and move many of its datasets to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. Avere will be supporting the Ames Research Center, NASA’s Silicon-Valley field center, which has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development. Breakthrough research conducted at the...

New software module supports in-solution affinity characterization at nanoliter-scale

Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, today announced the release of Gyrolab™ Affinity Software Module, which is available on both Gyrolab xP workstation and the recently launched single CD Gyrolab xPlore. The new, intuitive software module enables users to easily set up and run in-solution affinity determinations of up to 14 interacting pairs in parallel in just one hour...

HandHeld is a truly portable instrument for manual sample picking and effective use in the field

Ziath, the leading expert in sample tracking solutions for use in laboratories and biobanks, has today released the HandHeld. The intelligent device is the first on the market that is truly portable, providing users with the ability to immediately identify tubes and track samples when away from the lab. This includes manual picking from repositories, as well as effective recording when collecting samples in the field. The new Ziath...

Titian is launching Mosaic SampleBank™ to offer the benefits of sample management best practice, gained from collaborating with big pharma companies, in a format that is cost-effective and rapid for other institutions to deploy.

SampleBank encapsulates key modules of Titian's industry-leading Mosaic software in a pre-configured format allowing simple, efficient start-up. SampleBank users can now rapidly organise all their samples into a centralised, traceable resource. SampleBank’s inventory tracking, workflow and order management functionality promotes quality-assured data gained from efficient manual or automated processes. Customers will benefit from Titian’s integration with an extensive library of...

A new, advanced quotation module for the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information System (LIMS) will greatly benefit contract laboratories by simplifying the process of producing customer quotations.

The new module seamlessly interacts with the laboratory sample testing components of the LIMS and can create customer specific pricing, manage discounts, automatically handle the whole process of generating quotations, work orders and invoicing. Matrix Gemini’s advanced pricing module allows prices to be allocated to individual tests and groups of tests. This greatly reduces the time and complexity of producing quotations...

NanoHybrids Inc., a nanotechnology and molecular imaging company, recently received $225,000 from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a new breakthrough immunohistochemistry (IHC) technology.

The project builds on NanoHybrids expertise producing high quality gold nanoparticles that enable innovative approaches to imaging. With this Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, NanoHybrids will develop a new photoacoustic microscopy platform to quantitatively assess biomarker distribution in biopsied and histological human samples. 

Illumina invests in Desktop Genetics’ technology to support the platform’s integration with NGS pipelines and improve CRISPR genome editing workflows

Desktop Genetics Ltd (“DTG” or “the Company”), a software company revolutionizing the way biologists use CRISPR gene editing technology, announced today that it has received investment funding from Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. The investment will be used to fund the continued development and commercialization of the DESKGEN platform with a particular focus on integration with NGS pipelines. The investment from Illumina follows DTG’s recent fundraising from a syndicate of...

Axilum Robotics, specializing in the development of medical robots and Localite, specializing in medical navigation and planning systems, today announced the installation of a robotized system for image-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Denmark. 

The Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR), headed by Pr. Hartwig Siebner, is one of the leading research centres in Europe within the field of biomedical MRI. A highly profiled international research team translates the latest advances in MRI to examine the brain's function, metabolism and structure. The Centre has developed a strong expertise in TMS and is organizing each year workshops to educate researchers...

Autoscribe Informatics has published a new case study on the use of the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) at a multi-site veterinary diagnostic and clinical pathology laboratory.

Matrix Gemini is being used by NationWide Laboratory Services to co-ordinate sample tracking, management and reporting across laboratories in four different UK locations. NationWide Laboratory Services is a UKAS accredited independent multi–disciplinary veterinary laboratory providing diagnostic and clinical pathology services for veterinary surgeons throughout the UK, Europe and...

Demand drives expansion of Titian's team, underlining the global success of its Mosaic software

Titian Software, has announced the appointments of James Craven, head of global marketing, and Angela Gray, Western US sales manager, to further consolidate its position as the world leader in sample management software. The successful launch earlier this year of Titian’s Mosaic Freezer Management, a cost-effective software package optimised for small to medium-sized sample collections, followed the recent introduction of Titian’s Mosaic...

A collaboration between Malvern Instruments (Malvern, UK) and Bio-Rad (Hercules, California) has delivered new analytical tools for the rapid identification of unknown particles.

New software to support Malvern’s Morphologi G3-ID, which analyzes particle size, shape and chemical composition, enables the direct comparison of measured Raman spectra with reference spectra in the extensive database of Bio-Rad’s market-leading KnowItAll® software. The result is powerful, robust particle identification capabilities for scientists working in forensic analysis and pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical development who are...

Ideal for Robotic Systems, Fume Hoods & Environmental Chambers

Torrey Pines Scientific announces its EchoTherm™ Series of remotely controlled heating and chilling dry baths Models RHB20 and RIC20. They are for use in robotic systems and in fume hoods or environmental chambers where remote control is necessary. Control is by computer or the Torrey Pines Scientific MIC20 Remote Terminal via their RS232 I/O ports.  The MIC20 or computers are used to configure and control the RIC20 and...

The latest version of the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics now provides faster and more efficient editing of LIMS data by eliminating the need for a second editing screen.

The new ‘editable list box’ feature combines the data selection and editing screens into one, reducing the number of clicks required to enter or update data in the database, thus saving time and streamlining the informatics process. Users can list and update a wide range of data in edit tables. These include sample details, batch information, substances and tests, instrument information, user information and more. Edits are automatically...

Complete workflow automation for long term cell assays

BioTek Instruments released the BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator, a unique platform that links microplate washers and dispensers with readers and imaging systems for unattended workflow automation. Real time temperature and CO2/O2 control and monitoring, plus humidity level monitoring and plate lid handling provide an ideal environment for cell-based and other assays, with minimal manual intervention...

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) specialist, Autoscribe Informatics, has published a new case study describing the use of the Matrix Gemini LIMS in a major Radiological, Environmental and Analytical Laboratory.

The laboratory carries out radioanalytical analysis of environmental samples to provide support for characterisation and independent verification surveys. A LIMS was needed to replace its in-house relational database which could no longer be supported. The system was required to handle a large volume of data and perform unique calculations to correct results. In order to facilitate this, ‘custom table mapping’, a standard technology...