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...
Lab Innovations, the UK’s largest trade show for the lab industry, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, has announced its most exciting conference programme yet. The key themes being addressed at this year’s show include sustainability, robotics and automation, quality, accreditation and compliance, biotech innovations, professional development, and technical product advice and demonstrations...
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..
Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team has successfully demonstrated it works in an animal model of Parkinson’s and hopes that in the future this could lead to a treatment that slows the progression of the disease...
Since 1995, the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators, endowed with 20,000 EUR, has honored outstanding achievements in the field of biomedical research in Europe once a year. Scientists up to the age of 35 with an advanced degree, who are conducting research in Europe, can apply online from October 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026. The Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators is presented in collaboration with Nature...
MMI Asia, the organizer of the world’s leading trade fair series for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, and diagnostics, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural analytica Hanoi, taking place from 22 – 24 April 2026 at the International Exhibition Center (ICE), 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam in partnership with Vietnam Exhibitions and Event Services Company Limited (VNEES)...
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...
Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life science facility, Health Innovation Hub (HiH). Chemify, a pioneer in developing technology to provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and industrial partners with better molecules, will occupy more than 40,000 sq ft across two floors with additional space on the ground floor of HiH...
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...
Following the successful launch of the first TipOne® racks made with TipOne recycled plastic in July, Starlab International is continuing its sustainability mission with determination: the seventh Sustainability Weeks are entirely dedicated to the circular economy. From 6 to 17 October 2025, Starlab staff will once again visit laboratories across Europe to inform about sustainable laboratory practices – this time with a particular focus on recycling systems in the lab...
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...
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...
Lab Innovations, the UK’s largest trade show for the lab industry, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, has announced its most exciting conference programme yet. The key themes being addressed at this year’s show include sustainability, robotics and automation, quality, accreditation and compliance, biotech innovations, professional development, and technical product advice and demonstrations...
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..
Since 1995, the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators, endowed with 20,000 EUR, has honored outstanding achievements in the field of biomedical research in Europe once a year. Scientists up to the age of 35 with an advanced degree, who are conducting research in Europe, can 
MMI Asia, the organizer of the world’s leading trade fair series for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, and diagnostics, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural analytica Hanoi, taking place from 22 – 24 April 2026 at the International Exhibition Center (ICE), 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam in partnership with Vietnam Exhibitions and Event Services Company Limited (VNEES)...
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...
Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life science facility, Health Innovation Hub (HiH). Chemify, a pioneer in developing technology to provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and industrial partners with better molecules, will occupy more than 40,000 sq ft across two floors with additional space on the ground floor of HiH...
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...
Following the successful launch of the first TipOne® racks made with TipOne recycled plastic in July, Starlab International is continuing its sustainability mission with determination: the seventh Sustainability Weeks are entirely dedicated to the circular economy. From 6 to 17 October 2025, Starlab staff will once again visit laboratories across Europe to inform about sustainable laboratory practices – this time with a particular focus on recycling systems in the lab...
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...