TESTA Analytical reports how its FlowChrom real-time flow monitoring system enables direct comparison and transferability of HPLC Methods and results between instruments in different locations. It is not uncommon for organizations to have multiple HPLC systems performing the same separation protocol in several labs across larger sites or distributed worldwide. Particularly in industries such as pharma, food and agriculture - labs must comply with regulated laboratory data quality standards set by guidelines...

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leader in contract development and manufacturing, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions. The acquisition will expand Merck’s downstream processing portfolio with advanced Protein A chromatography capabilities, supporting more efficient and scalable production of biopharmaceutical therapies, including monoclonal antibodies.

Scientists have developed a highly sensitive single-cell tool that can help uncover links to complex diseases. Known as single-cell DNA-RNA-sequencing (SDR-seq), this tool created by scientists from EMBL's Genome Biology Unit can study both DNA and RNA simultaneously inside the same cell – a critical element in understanding how genetic variants impact gene expression in what’s called the non-coding region of the genome...

Thermo Fisher’s new Molecular Microscope® Diagnostic System for Lung (MMDx® Lung) leverages the power of machine learning to profile gene expression data from lung biopsies, comparing each new sample to a reference set of over 896 lung biopsies. The system assesses the probability of rejection and provides molecular scores associated with injury, graft dysfunction and rejection...

KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, based in Berlin, has announced the acquisition of Labomatic AG, located in Möhlin near Basel, Switzerland. With this strategic move, KNAUER significantly expands its leadership in preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) – particularly in systems designed for flow rates of up to 540 liters per hour...

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces significant enhancements to its Vanquish™ HPLC and UHPLC systems, designed to deliver smarter usability, greater sustainability and improved lab productivity with liquid chromatography (LC) separations. The upgraded systems are the only systems to feature torque-controlled Thermo Scientific™ Viper™ TQ UHPLC fittings and are the first LC systems to achieve a Platinum ACT™ Ecolabel 2.0 certification for environmental impact analysis...

Developed to meet the highest standards in sample integrity, Micronic’s Non-Coded and Alphanumeric Coded tubes provide laboratories worldwide with reliable, durable, and contamination-free solutions for accurate testing. The Micronic tubes are manufactured from medical-grade virgin polypropylene in certified Class 7 clean rooms, ensuring they are RNase/DNase and endotoxin free...

ZEISS is introducing an enhanced workflow with the ZEISS Axioscan 7 spatial biology automated slide scanner, with an integrated newly launched data analysis solution, now offering seamless compatibility with a broad range of established tissue multiplexing reagent chemistries. The new workflow enables researchers and translational scientists to accelerate biomarker validation and clinical studies, driving faster impact for patients...

Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered how DNA damage caused by a faulty DNA protection and repair system can lead to neurodegenerative disorders such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Motor Neurone Disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a terminal neurodegenerative disease which causes progressive loss of the neurones that control the muscles...

TESTA Analytical and Mazet & Co (Strasbourg, France) have announced a new partnership to expand the user base of TESTA flowmeter products in French speaking markets across Europe and North Africa. In addition to better supporting customers in these regions, this agreement reflects the two organizations shared commitment to bringing advanced chromatography products to help separation scientists and process engineers...

The new co-marketing and distribution partnership enables SureSeq™ NGS panel customers to purchase QIAGEN’s tertiary analysis software QIAGEN Clinical Insight (QCI®) Interpret as part of a complete SureSeq NGS workflow solution, unlocking comprehensive analysis from sample to report. QIAGEN Digital Insights bioinformatics bring over 25 years of expertise in expert-curated content, AI-powered proprietary algorithms and user-friendly tools to simplify NGS data analysis..

With today's advances in microscopy, manufacturers have a treasure trove of knowledge at their fingertips — but few know how to unleash its potential. Here, Kate Vanderburgh, microscopy product specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, breaks down several key microscopy techniques and explains how they can benefit a range of industrial processes...

Waters Corporation unveiles the Waters Xevo Charge Detection Mass Spectrometer (CDMS), delivering unmatched measurement and characterization for the broadest range of mega-mass biomolecules central to next-generation therapeutics and structural biology. With the rapid growth of cell and gene therapies, mRNA, and complex protein therapeutics, scientists face significant challenges in analyzing increasingly large and heterogeneous drug modalities – yet existing tools are limited in resolution, sensitivity, and compliance-readiness...

SPT Labtech, a pioneer in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”), a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, today announced the introduction of automated target enrichment protocols on SPT Labtech’s firefly®+ platform. Automating genomic workflows, the optimized Target Enrichment protocols support researchers using Agilent’s SureSelect Max DNA Library Prep Kits...

Building on its industry-leading legacy in rheometry, Anton Paar has unveiled its next generation of modular compact rheometers (MCRs), setting new benchmarks for precision, speed, intelligence, and adaptability in material characterization. From cutting-edge laboratories to high-throughput QC environments, the new MCR platform empowers users to explore previously impossible applications and accelerate results...

The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific announce a new research and development (R&D) partnership with the AstraZeneca BioVentureHub in Gothenburg, Sweden. The partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of Thermo Fisher and AstraZeneca to drive innovation and strengthen the life science ecosystem. A dedicated team from Thermo Fisher will co-locate with AstraZeneca scientists to work on collaborative R&D projects with a focus initially on chromatography, molecular genomics and proteomics...

Prior Scientific is pleased to introduce the HF108B high-speed filter wheel, engineered to provide fast and reliable optical switching for demanding imaging applications. Designed to accommodate up to eight 32 mm filters, the HF108B allows users to easily configure illumination to meet specific requirements. Well-suited for high-speed widefield fluorescence microscopy and integration into confocal or super-resolution instruments, the HF108B features...

Imagine a future where your medical history could help predict what health conditions you might face in the next two decades. Researchers have developed a generative AI model that uses large-scale health records to estimate how human health may change over time. It can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases and predict health outcomes over a decade in advance...

INTEGRA Biosciences' SWITCH hybrid pipette has been scientifically evaluated for ergonomics through an in-depth collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The SWITCH combines the tactile control of manual pipetting with the intelligent repeat dispense function of an electronic system, offering laboratories a new standard in comfort, precision and efficiency...