Study shows that gut bacteria can metabolise carcinogens and cause them to accumulate in distant organs, leading to tumour development. Over 10 trillion microbes call our guts their home. From breaking down nutrients in our food to strengthening our immunity against pathogens, these microbes play an essential role in how we interact with the world. This includes – as shown in a new study by EMBL researchers and collaborators at the University of Split, Croatia – the way the body responds to carcinogens and develops cancer...
Biotech Fluidics report how installation of two DEGASi® Plus semi-prep 6-channel degassing systems on a production line, has enabled a diagnostic kit manufacturer to almost eliminate inaccurate reagent dispensing issues. Dispensing precision is critical to the performance of modern diagnostic kits, where repeatability and accuracy in the amount of reagent dispensed form the basis of reliable results...
Labguru (Biodata Inc.), a leading provider of lab data management solutions, has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination. Full compliance aligns with Labguru's mission to support scientific innovation through reliable and secure lab management solutions and its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of information security, privacy protection, and confidentiality...
Genknowme, a start-up specializing in epigenetics research, has integrated multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its liquid handling workflows. These liquid handling solutions will enable the lab to provide fast epigenetic assessments that will support healthcare professionals in suggesting lifestyle changes to improve their patients’ quality of life...
Agilent Technologies Inc., has announced the release of its new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns, representing a major advance in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) column technology. Agilent has a 50-year history of innovation in gas chromatography, continually setting the standard for GC column performance. The new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS columns combine Agilent’s industry-recognized ultra-inert performance and ultra-low-bleed technology, delivering unmatched performance and durability for the most demanding applications...
Vapourtec has dramatically increased the capabilities of its E-Series flow chemistry system with the introduction of optional, user interface software. The new software has been developed with customer feedback and utilises intuitive touchscreen technology. It allows fully automated reactions to run unattended and provides the foundation for automated reaction optimisation...
Industry leaders to provide world-class lab informatics platform, services and support to life science customers. Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, and Zifo, the leading scientific informatics services company, has announced a strategic partnership to bring best-in-class laboratory information management solutions to customers across the biotech, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries...
Indica Labs, a leading provider of computational pathology software and Paige, a leader in next-generation AI technology have formed a non-exclusive partnership aimed at integrating Paige’s Diagnostic AI models into Indica’s robust Anatomic Pathology workflow management software, HALO AP®. This will include Paige’s pan-cancer AI application developed using Paige’s foundation model technology...
ZEISS launches its latest innovation in the field of X-ray microscopy: ZEISS VersaXRM 730®. The new system offers researchers an unprecedented level of performance, choice, and accessibility. As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is essential for researchers to have access to cutting-edge capabilities that can keep up with the changing landscape...
A team led by scientists at the University of Bath discovers how light particles can be used to reveal the ‘hidden’ energy states of molecules, solving a 45-year-old scientific mystery. A new optical phenomenon has been demonstrated by an international team of scientists led by physicists at the University of Bath, with significant potential impact in..
Flow Chemistry specialist, Uniqsis, has been acquired by long-term trading partner - Asynt Ltd. The business deal, completed on 31st August 2024, includes the transfer of all Uniqsis staff, the company’s internationally respected intellectual property portfolio plus all equipment stock. Uniqsis’ renowned range of specialist Flow Chemistry products and accessories (including its FlowSyn, FlowLab and FlowLab Plus ranges) will continue to be sold and supported fully by Asynt...
Vapourtec has launched the Peptide-ExplorerLT aimed at chemists looking to explore and optimise linear peptide synthesis. The new system, which produces the same high-quality peptides as Vapourtec’s existing Peptide-Explorer launched in 2020, features a more compact footprint and is available at a lower price point. Vapourtec CSO Dr. Manuel Nuño explained: “Peptide chemists can now access all the benefits of Fast Flow Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (FF-SPPS) at a price that is comparable with traditional, automated batch synthesisers...
NBS Scientific is thrilled to announce that it has added the latest innovation by Scinomix to its portfolio, the Scinomix AQ automated aliquoting module. With this module attached to the Scinomix VXL labeling system, the system offers a unique way to automatically aliquot samples. The Scinomix AQ system automates critical lab processes such as sample aliquoting, pooling, dilution, and reagent dispensing...
In a ground-breaking collaboration, leading biotechnology companies and research organizations in UK and Canada are entering into a R&D project jointly funded by a £1.1 million grant from Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation) and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The project is led by VVector Bio and joined by the NRC, Revvity and Abselion...
Temperature monitoring is a critical requirement in various industrial settings, from research labs and clinical environments to retail outlets and, even, shipping tankers. Here Gary Bradshaw, director at alarm annunciator specialist Omniflex, explores the importance of alarm annunciators in temperature monitoring applications, drawing on examples from different industrial settings...
Biotech Fluidics announce the foundation of Ventri Labs AB (VentriLabs) – a new subsidiary set-up to leverage the disruptive benefits of its patented gravity liquid pump technology for handling of sensitive media. Use of conventional mechanical pumps is known to negatively affect sensitive biological materials limiting their use in bioprocessing, clinical and tissue engineering applications...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, has announced the launch of Celselect Slides 2.0 to enhance rare cell and circulating tumor cell (CTC) capture. Compatible with Bio-Rad’s Genesis Cell Isolation System, the latest version of Celselect Slides enables the processing of greater volumes of liquid biopsy samples and offers the ability to...
For synthetic chemistry experiments requiring efficient heat transfer - Uniqsis has introduced a novel Tube-in-plate (TIP) reactor that provides a cost-effective alternative to glass static mixer (GSM) reactor blocks. For highly exothermic or fast, mixing-dependent reactions. GSM reactor blocks produce an efficient, turbulent mixed reagent stream that is not diffusion dependent...
Alpha Laboratories Ltd. (Eastleigh, UK) is pleased to announce the launch of Amplify Rigid PCR Plates, designed to set a new standard in laboratory efficiency and reliability. These innovative plates feature a rugged polycarbonate frame, providing a solid and flat surface that ensures seamless interaction with automated liquid handling platforms...
Assay Automation Makes Cutting-Edge Research More Accessible to Labs. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, in partnership with Illumina, a leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, offers a promising new approach to oncology research delivering faster results with fewer touchpoints...
Eppendorf introduces its new state-of-the-art 96-channel liquid handling system, the epMotion® 96 Flex. Pioneering a bridge between handheld electronic pipettes and fully automated pipetting systems, the epMotion® 96 Flex assures significantly improved efficiency and throughput compared to manual pipetting. It also provides a cost-effective alternative to automated liquid handling systems, with a smaller footprint on the lab bench.
Dusty TLP Ltd., owner of PEAK Scientific, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wirac Automation Ltd, trading as Noblegen, a company specializing in the design, development and manufacture of specialist gas and cryogenic solutions. This is the latest step in the Dusty TLP board’s vision to expand its portfolio and develop its range of products to better serve customers around the world...